Google warns quantum computers could hack encrypted systems by 2029
Banks, governments and tech providers urged to upgrade security because current systems will soon be obsolete
‘The internet has seen me at my best and my worst’: meet Jojo, Australia’s ASMR superstar
With 5.17 million YouTube subscribers, the 27-year-old might be the most successful ‘ASMRtist’ in the world
Starmer vows to tackle social media’s ‘addictive features’ to protect children
Prime minister says UK must do more to regulate against potential harms after landmark ruling in US court
Creator of AI actor Tilly Norwood says she received death threats over project
Eline van der Velden says she developed her ‘digital twin’ to provoke discussion but backlash from some has been worse than expected
The verdict against Meta and YouTube is a victory for children – and the US justice system
In a court of law, tech titans will be judged not for who they are, but what they do. We should take comfort in that
Travelers flock to Clear security app to bypass TSA lines amid US airport chaos
Clear Secure has seen jump in new sign-ups amid the partial government shutdown as TSA workers go unpaid
Marriage over, €100,000 down the drain: the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion
One minute, Dennis Biesma was playing with a chatbot; the next, he was convinced his sentient friend would make him a fortune. He’s just one of many people who lost control after an AI encounter
I’m a young woman, and people keep telling me the internet has ruined my brain. Is this helpful?
A new ruling valuably highlights the ways social media can damage very young users. But has it really ruined my whole generation, asks freelance writer Isabel Brooks
Muskism by Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff review – how Elon Musk is reshaping the world
Henry Ford changed the face of industry forever – what kind of economic model do Musk’s methods presage?
Charity Commission warns Alan Turing Institute of its legal duties after complaints
Exclusive: Watchdog issues formal guidance to trustees at top AI research institute after staff expressed concerns
Law firms investigate possible Australian cases after US jury finds Meta and YouTube designed addictive products
Courts in Australia may be willing to hold social media companies accountable for real-world harm, lawyers say
Former Google executive Matt Brittin selected to be next BBC director general
Former Olympic rower to lead corporation as it hammers out future funding model with government
Bernie Sanders and AOC introduce bill to pause building of new datacenters
Lawmakers say moratorium on construction would give buy time to create strong, federal guardrails for AI
Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds
Jury in Los Angeles awards plaintiff damages of $6m, with Meta to pay 70% and YouTube the remainder
UK iPhone users face over-18 age check to use services after update
Ofcom says decision is ‘real win for children and families’ but some users raise concerns over privacy