TECHNOLOGY

Taiwan is investigating an alleged scheme that used forged documents to divert Nvidia GB300 AI servers to China despite US export controls.

Google Cloud added support for Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model days after White House officials accused the Chinese company of copying US AI technology.

Russia's FSB accuses Telegram of aiding terrorism, targeting founder Pavel Durov. Meanwhile, the Kremlin promotes Max, a state-linked messaging app, raising digital rights concerns.

The Department for Education confirms a cyber-attack affecting 607,000 records, raising security concerns. No financial data was accessed, and the breach was quickly contained, limiting risk to individuals.

A US legal case involving GrapheneOS questions whether privacy tools can be deemed suspicious by law enforcement, potentially reshaping digital privacy rights and impacting millions of users

A study finds that readers of printed books recall story events better than those using digital devices, suggesting print media enhances comprehension and memory retention.

Rockstar has confirmed that Japanese PS5 codes for GTA 6 will expire just 170 days after launch, effectively putting a shelf-life on unopened physical copies.

Mark Zuckerberg argues that AI should empower individuals and fuel innovation instead of eliminating jobs, while advocating for widespread access.

Micron Technology's stock fell sharply amid a semiconductor sell-off driven by AI spending concerns and Chinese competition, with CEO Sanjay Mehrotra selling shares before the decline.

Meta and BlackRock are transforming AI infrastructure with a $12.5B Texas data centre. Explore their off-balance-sheet financing and its implications amid rising costs and investor caution.

A report by AI Forensics reveals misuse of image editing models on Hugging Face, highlighting the need for stronger platform safeguards to prevent non-consensual imagery and protect vulnerable users.

People in China are selling access to their faces for AI-generated entertainment, creating a new income stream while raising concerns over identity rights, biometric data, and future misuse.

Anthropic's Claude AI is criticised after a flaw exposed private user chats on search engines, revealing confidential and intimate conversations. The company faces scrutiny over its security measures.

The impact of the 2026 broadband price increase, Ofcom's new regulations, and how to find out when you can cancel your contract without a fee.

Apple partners with Klarna to offer US customers flexible iPhone leasing options, addressing rising costs and encouraging frequent upgrades. The programme aims to smooth sales fluctuations and reduce reliance on major launches.

AI companies face backlash for buying and destroying rare books to train models, sparking concerns over cultural preservation and the ethical implications of digitising physical copies.

A phishing scam led to a £23,200 loss for the DNC, exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid financial strain. The incident underscores the growing threat of cybertheft in political circles.

Visa plans to cut 2,600 jobs globally as it restructures to focus on AI and high-growth areas, including geographic expansion, amid a challenging digital payments landscape.

Anthropic secretly scanned and destroyed millions of books for AI training, raising legal and ethical questions. The operation, Project Panama, involved both piracy and legal purchases, impacting book markets.

AI Forensics found several AI image tools on Hugging Face generated non-consensual nude edits, renewing scrutiny of platform safeguards.

NASA aims for a 2028 Moon landing, relying on SpaceX's engineering and financial prowess. Administrator Jared Isaacman highlights SpaceX's role in overcoming technical challenges and advancing space exploration.

OpenAI changed ChatGPT responses to block direct author imitation, while users can still request broader writing techniques and styles.

Nvidia shares fell as investors examined AI infrastructure financing plans and concerns over links between suppliers and customers.

Rockstar has confirmed that boxed PS5 copies of GTA 6 in Japan will ship with download codes that expire 170 days after release, fuelling concern over how permanent digital game purchases really are.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 series is rumoured to expand into a four-model lineup featuring a new 'Pro' tier launching in early 2027.

Fake AI doctors and AI-generated health influencers are flooding social media with false medical claims and dubious supplements, raising urgent concerns over consumer safety and online trust.

Apple has overtaken Nvidia as the world's most valuable company, fueled by AI investments and strong hardware and services revenue. The rivalry persists as both excel in different sectors.

Economist 'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini predicts AI and automation will replace much of the workforce in 20-25 years, requiring universal basic income.

A cybersecurity flaw in the Vatican-backed Click To Pray app exposed the sensitive data of over 700,000 users, posing a potential phishing risk. Learn about the API vulnerability and its implications for user privacy.