Microsoft has ‘ripped off the NHS’, says MP amid call for contracts with British firms Samantha Niblett highlighted government’s multi-billion-pound deals with Microsoft and ‘getting locked in’
UK holds talks with LinkedIn on clamping down on Chinese espionage Government wants social media platforms to be less attractive for foreign agents after recent intelligence warnings
Uber hit with legal demands to halt use of AI-driven pay systems Proposed legal case understood to allege that app has breached data protection law varying driver pay rates
Use smart tech, turn heat down, service boilers: how to save money on energy bills From turning down thermostats to make savings to installing reflectors to push warmth back into your home
Crypto market sheds more than $1tn in six weeks amid fears of tech bubble Bitcoin price at lowest level since April while FTSE 100 falls as Google boss warns there is ‘irrationality’ in AI boom
Amazon selling a tasteless Christmas baby outfit is Claus for concern The offensive listing seemed more than a mistake – it was a failure of corporate responsibility, says reader
UK consumers warned over AI chatbots giving inaccurate financial advice Which? study of ChatGPT, Copilot and others uncovers incorrect and misleading tips on investments, tax and insurance
GWR train fitted with F1 tech for two-month superfast wifi trial Tryout of system, which switches between signals from 5G masts to low Earth-orbit satellites, could lead to wider rollout
AI firms must be clear on risks or repeat tobacco’s mistakes, says Anthropic chief Artificial intelligence will become smarter than ‘most or all humans in most or all ways’, says Dario Amodei
Reeves could allow holiday tax on English hotel and Airbnb stays Move to give mayors powers to raise funds through levies, but industry says it will ramp up prices and inflation
‘His role is to recruit’: the Sheffield-based propagandist for Sudan’s RSF militia Abdalmonim Alrabea has appeared in hundreds of videos in which he expresses support for paramilitary group accused of committing genocide
Personal details of Tate galleries job applicants leaked online Sensitive information relates to more than 100 individuals and their referees
Question 1: Are phone cheats killing the pub quiz? Quizmasters are banning smart devices, using dedicated apps and finding plain old honesty can combat trivial offences
UK firms can win a significant chunk of the AI chip market Britain’s legacy in chip design is world-class, and we could supply up to 5% of global demand if we get our act together
‘Diabolical move’: Miranda Priestly’s red shoes get Instagram fashion no-no Closeup of studded stilettos in trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 causes fashion debate on social media