Upload government papers to go online? That may be our new terrifying future Requirement to upload documents for the purpose of ‘age verification’ is coming to platforms near you
US and tech firms strike deal to review AI models for national security before public release Microsoft, Google DeepMind and xAI products to be vetted for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons risks
AI costs are coming to consumers A slew of tech earnings predict an expensive future for everyday electronics buyers, and big developments in the UK tech world
Google DeepMind workers in UK vote to unionize amid deal with US military Exclusive: Worker pointed to Iran war and Pentagon’s Anthropic feud as indications the department is ‘not a responsible partner’
Starmer adviser held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech bosses Exclusive: Varun Chandra’s talks with Google, Meta, Apple and others raise fears of ‘lobbying behind closed doors’
Tech giants’ results show rosy outlook for AI boom and US stock market Google, Microsoft and Amazon report gains in cloud-computing businesses while Meta spending draws concern
Google reportedly signs classified AI deal with US Pentagon Tech company is latest Silicon Valley firm to sign agreement with US military despite widespread employee opposition
Tech giants face a new levy to pay for Australian news. What is the proposed model and how will it work? Replacing the Coalition’s news media bargaining code, the incentive is the latest move to force companies to make deals with publishers and help fund journalism
Tech giants face new levy to pay for Australian news as Meta calls position ‘simply wrong’ Google also rejects need for reform after Albanese government reveals draft news bargaining incentive scheme
Number of billionaires globally could reach 4,000 in next five years There are now 3,110 billionaires but analysis shows ‘deep structural acceleration’ in wealth creation around world
Now you can break up with big tech at a bar: ‘cybersecurity disguised as a party’ These digital security organizers bring the fight for online privacy to dance parties, bars and reading groups
Starmer tells social media firms: ‘Things can’t go on like this’ PM demands real world changes in Downing Street meeting with senior figures from Meta, TikTok, Google and X
‘Irresponsible failure’: Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse Experts warn lapse could sharply reduce reports of abuse, echoing a 58% drop during a similar legal gap in 2021
Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed AI experts say we’re living in an experiment that may fundamentally change the model of work
Google to tap into gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals Texas power plant would emit 4.5m tons of carbon dioxide per year, more than that of the entire city of San Francisco