AI products are reaching further into our lives. Does it matter who controls the companies behind them?
Every organisation needs guardrails that channel them away from human fallibility and collectively minimise the harm they can do
‘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
I baulked at the idea of ‘friction-maxxing’. But there’s more to it than meets the eye
Self-help hacks such as ‘cooking from scratch’ or ‘meeting your friends’ may seem ridiculous. But there’s something deeply human at the heart of this trend, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Reform UK voters least likely to see social media posts from family and friends, study finds
Thinktank says algorithms are fuelling isolation and division after analysing posts shown to social media users
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over new rules for artificial intelligence
Company claims law regulating AI systems, set to go into effect in June, infringes on its first amendment rights
We stress tested 22 USB chargers to find the best for phones, laptops, travel and more
These are the best USB chargers in the US to keep devices juiced up quickly and safely for all your tech needs
Man who groomed 14-year-old girl he met on Roblox jailed for 28 months
Police say case highlights online dangers to children after Carlo Tritta pleads guilty to making indecent images
Amazon upsets ebook lovers by ending support for old Kindle devices
Up to 2m e-readers made before 2013 will no longer be able to download new titles
OpenAI shelves Stargate UK in blow to Britain’s AI ambitions
Artificial intelligence company cites high energy costs and regulation for putting landmark project on hold
Sadiq Khan demands stronger action on social media ‘outrage economy’
Mayor says disinformation, including about London crime rates, is ‘eating away at basic bonds of trust’
The best water flossers in the UK, tested for that dentist-clean feeling
Floss without the faff with our expert-tested water flossers, from travel-size models to countertop jets
‘The danger and value of water are in my blood’: how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient
Housing corporations are adopting rainwater storage in garden fences, reducing pressure during downpours and preserving water for times of drought
British computer scientist denies he is bitcoin developer Satoshi Nakamoto
New York Times report claims London-born Adam Back is creator of the cryptocurrency after comparing writings
Greece announces social media ban for under-15s, citing anxiety and sleep problems
PM says ban will come into force in January if it is backed by parliament and calls for united action across EU
Alarm in health service over Palantir staff being given NHS email accounts
Exclusive: Sources believe AI tech company’s engineers have been granted access to directory of up to 1.5m staff