TECHNOLOGY

Substitute teacher Luis DeSantiago faced harassment after students used AI to create explicit images of him, highlighting a growing issue with 'nudify' apps in schools.

A Twitch creator has filed a lawsuit against Amazon and Twitch, challenging the platform's default opt-out system for using creator content to train Amazon's AI models, raising legal and ethical questions.

OpenAI and Meta are investing in local communities to counteract growing public opposition to AI data centres, as polls show increasing concern over AI's impact on jobs and infrastructure.

Sir Geoffrey Vos foresees AI judges resolving small legal disputes swiftly and cost-effectively, urging the legal profession to prepare for this technological shift while maintaining human judicial rights.

UK stargazers can see a pre-dawn 'Copper Moon' eclipse on 28 August, with about 94% obscuration at most.

Hasan Piker reignites a feud with xQc and Asmongold after criticism of his 'We Are Charlie Kirk' song performance, accusing them of opportunism and sparking a heated online debate.

CyberLeek, behind GTA 6 leaks, charges $165,000 to open communication via Monero payment, offering advertising and custom content opportunities. The fee initiates contact, not a purchase.

Dr. Dre supports AI in music creation, viewing it as a tool for innovation despite industry resistance. He compares AI's potential to past technological advancements in music.

The myth of Lemuria, a 'lost continent' linked to aliens and ancient nuclear war, persists despite scientific evidence debunking its existence.

Bilibili's international app offers better video access, real-time 'danmu' comments, and easier sign-ups. Join the platform that's captivating Gen Z and challenging global giants.

A respected leaker claims a rumoured PS6 handheld could cost well over $600 due to soaring LPDDR memory prices, raising tough questions for Sony and players.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev envisions AI-powered trading increasing US stock ownership to 95%. Automated investing is rising, with over 100,000 users adopting hands-free trading accounts.

Discover 7 standout features of the Epomaker HE75 V2, including Hall Effect Magnetic switches, rapid trigger, wireless connectivity, and customizable RGB.

Take-Two Interactive's market cap fell by $2.8 billion following alleged leaks of GTA 6 footage, as CyberLeek threatens to release a PC build and disclose the story ending.

Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine discuss the role of AI in music, viewing it as a creative tool rather than a threat, reflecting on past technological shifts in the industry.

Meta is embroiled in a legal battle with 29 states over child safety concerns, potentially facing a $1.4T penalty. The case could reshape social media and set a major precedent.

Dr. Dre uses AI in music production and believes many 'closet AI producers' are doing the same. His comments could reshape the AI debate in music.

The £14.7B East Havering Data Centre may impact UK net zero targets, with estimated annual CO2 emissions of 1.2 million tonnes, raising sustainability concerns for Britain's data centres.

LinkedIn scrapped its own AI post writer just as its 'seems like AI slop' button passed one million flags, and now warns posters when readers think their writing is machine-made.

MIT researchers found that AI chatbots designed to validate users can cause 'delusional spiralling', leading even rational individuals to form false beliefs. Remedies tested were only partially effective.

A blockchain investigation estimates the $CYBERLEEK token tied to GTA 6 leaks generated $40,000 to $60,000 in trading fees

Elon Musk predicts AI and robotics could double the economy in 5-7 years, with humanoid robots reaching 100 million units. He envisions work becoming optional in 10-20 years.

Publishers are retracting book deals over AI authorship suspicions, impacting authors' careers despite unreliable detection methods and lack of proof. The controversy highlights the industry's trust issues.

Anthropic, an AI start-up, plans a US stock market debut this autumn, potentially raising over $100 billion and valuing the company at up to $2 trillion, surpassing SpaceX's IPO record.

Rockstar developers forced back to the office are frustrated as a new wave of GTA 6 leaks surfaces. Take-Two is aggressively targeting crypto scammers Cyberleek to permanently shut down the breaches.

Iran-linked hackers reportedly targeted a small UK power plant, forcing it offline for four days as the government warned energy companies about cyber threats.

Adam Kirsch's book explores why UFO beliefs captivate public imagination, linking them to philosophical and scientific questions about humanity's place in the universe.

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy S26 FE at its August 2026 event, featuring a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Exynos 2500 chipset, and advanced camera technology.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is set to debut with design updates, a variable aperture camera, and a new A20 Pro chip, marking significant advancements in smartphone technology.