TECHNOLOGY

New Mexico schools face backlash over the mandatory use of AI reading tool 'Amira', with concerns about data privacy and assessment accuracy. Parents and educators demand transparency and control over data usage.

Dell Technologies raised its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast by $25 billion, driven by strong AI demand, despite supply constraints. Shares surged nearly 11% following the announcement.

A dark web service reportedly listed over 153 million North American driver's licence scans, including US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's.

GoPro's $285 million merger with Starman Optical reshapes its future in AI, defence, and aerospace markets. Learn about Markiplier's role as a major shareholder and what this means for investors.

Bill Gates warns AI companion apps could create a 'protected greenhouse' for children, dulling resilience and critical thinking, and calls for tighter safeguards.

Entrepreneur Timothy Armoo claims AI offers Gen Z unprecedented wealth-building opportunities, sparking debate over whether his success story is replicable for ordinary young workers.

X is investigating a surge in unsolicited password reset requests as its Money service expands, with no evidence of a breach or account takeover.

Sony is fighting a proposed class action over PlayStation's digital game licences, with the case potentially influencing how digital games are marketed and disclosed.

A British Airways flight from Dublin to London declared an emergency due to a minor technical issue, landing safely at Heathrow. The incident highlights ongoing pressures in UK aviation.

A theoretical study suggests that repeated interactions with customer service AI could subtly influence human communication, encouraging users to adapt to machine-friendly patterns over time

John Ternus, with a 25-year career at Apple, becomes CEO on 1 September 2026, succeeding Tim Cook. Known for his hardware expertise, Ternus faces challenges like AI development.

Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple CEO days before its September event, with John Ternus taking charge as speculation builds over new iPhones.

AI's rapid evolution in financial markets may challenge central banks' ability to control policy messaging, potentially leading to increased market volatility.

A viral post claims gamers could earn up to $3,000 monthly by creating content for GTA 6. However, the proposal is unverified and not affiliated with Rockstar Games.

Texas has frozen $3.3 billion in BEAD broadband grants after lawmakers alleged the state rewrote the rules to favour Elon Musk's Starlink over faster fibre for rural homes.

Bill Gates urges governments to reserve certain jobs for humans, despite AI capabilities, to preserve irreplaceable human elements and address potential job losses.

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell have filed a lawsuit against AI developer Anthropic, alleging illegal use of copyrighted music to train AI models, seeking damages up to £115,000 per work.

LEGO designers developed a new printing process to faithfully recreate Wallace & Gromit's iconic eyes, using a curved 1x1 dome element, potentially revolutionising future LEGO designs.

A study shows that access to AI advice significantly reduces people's willingness to admit ignorance, even when the advice is incorrect, raising concerns about AI's influence on decision-making.