24 hours ago ShareSave Jacqui Wakefield Global Disinformation Unit, BBC World Service ShareSave Getty Images/ Carlos Barquero Sally was stalked by her ex-boyfriend. After ending their relationship, he would turn up at work – and even her friends’ houses. She eventually had to move. When she finally got back on to the dating scene, she […]
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TikTok to lay off hundreds of UK content moderators
12 hours ago ShareSave Tom Gerken Technology reporter ShareSave Getty Images TikTok is planning to lay off hundreds of staff in the UK which moderate the content that appears on the social media platform. According to TikTok, the plan would see work moved to its other offices in Europe as it invests in the use […]
4chan will refuse to pay daily online safety fines, lawyer tells BBC
18 minutes ago ShareSave Chris Vallance Senior technology reporter ShareSave Getty Images A lawyer representing the online message board 4chan says it won’t pay a proposed fine by the UK’s media regulator as it enforces the Online Safety Act. According to Preston Byrne, managing partner of law firm Byrne & Storm, Ofcom has provisionally decided […]
Microsoft boss troubled by rise in reports of ‘AI psychosis’
7 hours ago ShareSave Zoe Kleinman Technology editor•@zsk ShareSave Getty Images There are increasing reports of people suffering “AI psychosis”, Microsoft’s head of artificial intelligence (AI), Mustafa Suleyman, has warned. In a series of posts on X, he wrote that “seemingly conscious AI” – AI tools which give the appearance of being sentient – are […]
Investigation into ‘horrifying’ death of French streamer
4 hours ago ShareSave Tom McArthur BBC News Liv McMahon Tech reporter ShareSave Getty Images An investigation has been launched into the death of a French streamer known for extreme challenges. Raphaël Graven, also known as Jeanpormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, prosecutors said. The 46-year-old had […]
Meta investigated over AI having ‘sensual’ chats with children
12 hours ago ShareSave Charlotte Edwards Technology reporter, BBC News ShareSave Getty Images A US senator is opening an investigation into Meta after a leaked document reportedly showed the tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI) was permitted to have “sensual” and “romantic” chats with children. The internal document, obtained by Reuters, was reportedly titled “GenAI: Content […]
Should Europe wean itself off US tech?
32 minutes ago ShareSave Daniel Thomas Business reporter, BBC News ShareSave Getty Images Imagine if US President Donald Trump could flip a switch and turn off Europe’s internet. It may sound far-fetched, crazy even. But it’s a scenario that has been seriously discussed in tech industry and policy circles in recent months, as tensions with […]
The Best TV Models to Buy in 2025: Your Ultimate Guide
Introduction to TV Buying in 2025 The television market in 2025 is characterized by rapid advancements in technology and significant shifts in consumer preferences. As a result, selecting the ideal television model has become a more comprehensive process than ever before. Several factors underpin this evolution, most notably the integration of next-generation technologies such as […]
VW introduces monthly subscription to increase car power
11 hours ago ShareSave Liv McMahon Technology reporter ShareSave Getty Images German car making giant Volkswagen (VW) has introduced a subscription for UK customers wanting to increase the power of some of its electric cars. Those who buy an eligible car in its ID.3 range can choose to pay extra if they want to unlock […]
Data centres to be expanded across UK as concerns mount
60 minutes ago ShareSave Zoe Kleinman & Krystina Shveda Technology editor & BBC reporter•@zsk ShareSave Getty Images The number of data centres in the UK is set to increase by almost a fifth, according to figures shared with BBC News. Data centres are giant warehouses full of powerful computers used to run digital services from […]