TECHNOLOGY

A new preprint proposes examining a cubic metre of lunar regolith for microscopic debris from extraterrestrial technology, using AI-assisted imaging and follow-up chemical and structural tests

GTA 6 will release on 19 November 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-loading from 12 November, prices from $79.99 and only current-gen consoles confirmed.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned that powerful AI could produce a dystopian future if humans lose control or authority becomes concentrated in one person, company or country.

A FOIA-released Pentagon document describes OpenAI models with minimal refusal rates, but OpenAI and officials dispute whether the wording appeared in the final contract.

Hunter Biden jokingly asked Elon Musk to help revive his LAPTOP memecoin after it plunged about 98 per cent from its reported early peak, amid scrutiny of its launch and token transfers.

Donald Trump has rejected calls to slow frontier AI development, while researchers and industry leaders warn that rapidly advancing systems require stronger safety measures and independent oversight.

A 10-year-old researcher's butterfly experiment suggests learned responses may survive metamorphosis and appear in offspring and grandchildren.

More than 10 US teens have been arrested over the viral 'Cat in the Hat' trend, as police warn AI-made posts naming schools can be felonies.

Revolut says a fake government request exposed passports, selfies and financial data belonging to a limited number of customers, without hacking its systems.

King Charles hosts AI chiefs in Scotland days after Dario Amodei urged the industry to slow down and Sam Altman and Elon Musk agreed within a day.

North Korea is reportedly using third-country nationals as interview stand-ins for remote IT jobs, helping conceal workers' identities while potentially gaining access to corporate networks and sensitive data.

The NSA is reportedly preparing its most extensive restructuring in at least a decade, creating dedicated organisations for AI, China, cybersecurity, combat support and global intelligence.

Roblox paid creators $1.7 billion through DevEx in 12 months, up 50%, as newly launched games captured a growing share of player hours.

Blizzard says elves remain hugely popular in WoW, but World of Warcraft: Forever's new Skyborne race requires a $29.99 paid upgrade pack.

OpenAI chief Sam Altman and Elon Musk have backed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for slower AI development, though critics doubt whether the industry will adopt broader safety measures.

GTA 6 preview accounts describe a larger Leonida map, interactive safehouses, expanded phone apps and more reactive environments ahead of the game's scheduled 19 November 2026 launch.

Former Green Beret Paul Bock says he helped organise a private Tennessee meeting to warn Christian pastors about an alleged UFO-linked belief system, though his claims remain unverified

Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has warned that advanced AI could threaten humanity by the end of the decade, renewing debate over safeguards, cyber risks and development speed.

A Circana survey finds that 40% of recent US cancellers of Xbox Game Pass Essential and PlayStation Plus Essential cited cost concerns despite still liking the services.

Within hours of Sony opening pre-orders for its GTA 6 limited-edition DualSense controllers, eBay listings surfaced in the US and UK at roughly double the official price.

More than 70 UK parliamentarians are pressing Andy Burnham to support international safeguards on artificial superintelligence, amid warnings about potential catastrophic risks from technology.

Tesla Cybercab rides have begun in Austin, but firefighters question how to move a stalled vehicle. NHTSA is auditing about 1,000 Cybercabs.

Anthropic says a weapons-development cell in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen used Claude Code to develop guidance software for rockets and missiles, despite safety measures blocking some requests.

Leaked images of an alleged GTA 6 Collector's Edition box have sparked online debate, though Rockstar has not confirmed the product and the physical game will include a download code, not a disc

At least 40 US television stations aired a Sinclair-syndicated segment linking opposition to Flock surveillance cameras to China-linked activist networks, based on a disputed lobbying paper.

OpenAI's ChatGPT for Financial Services automates research, modeling, and pitchbooks, helping cut down the 100-hour workweek and boost productivity with AI-driven financial analysis.

The privacy issues with LG smart TVs, including data collection, audio recording, and network scanning, and their impact on consumer trust and the value of viewing data.

Anthropic has proposed giving governments legal authority to prevent the release of advanced AI models posing significant catastrophic risks, alongside stricter testing, independent assessments and penalties.

Astronomers identified 84 hypersoft X-ray sources in six galaxies by reanalysing NASA's Chandra archive, revealing an unusual emission pattern that may illuminate supernovae and galactic ionisation