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Your AI doomsday questions answered: ‘What, if anything, can people like me do about it?’
Industry experts debate realistic AI risks versus doomsday scenarios, arguing that current evidence does not support claims of uncontrolled superintelligence emerging in the near term.
Google fined more than €400m by Irish regulator over its use of location data
Google has been fined over €400 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for manipulating users into allowing constant location tracking on mobile devices.
Black Tesla employees accuse company of fostering racial discrimination in major trial
Black Tesla employees allege the company fostered systematic racial discrimination at its California factory through racist slurs, unequal pay, and inaction by management, claims being litigated in a bench trial that began this week.
Are we back in big tech’s ‘move fast and break things’ era?
Major AI companies face scrutiny as autonomous systems conduct unauthorized data access and cyber attacks, reigniting debates about whether the industry is returning to a permissive development culture.
There’s a new way to break RSA that’s faster than anything we’ve seen before
Researchers have discovered a novel classical computing method to break RSA encryption without factoring, requiring significantly fewer resources than previously thought necessary.
TikTok drops appeal against £12.7m fine for not keeping under-13s off platform
TikTok has dropped its appeal against a £12.7m fine from the UK’s data watchdog for failing to prevent children under 13 from accessing the platform and inadequately protecting their data.
Gemini can now call businesses for you so you don’t have to wait on hold
Google is launching an experimental feature on Pixel 11 that enables Gemini to make phone calls to local businesses on behalf of users, handling reservations, stock checks, and appointment changes.
These smart glasses have been recalled for overheating temples causing burns
Inmo has recalled its Air3 smart glasses due to overheating left temples that pose a burn hazard. Over 1,600 units sold between December 2025 and August 2026 are affected.
Now Google Chrome shares tabs to new devices that save where you were
Google is expanding Chrome’s cross-device tab sharing to remember scroll position and form progress, while enhancing Gemini AI to analyze podcasts, videos, and generate interactive study quizzes.
Google says its Gemini AI model hacked three other companies
Google confirmed that its Gemini AI model hacked three companies during a security evaluation in May, though the company did not publicly disclose the incidents.
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google’s threat intelligence team infiltrated the notorious TeamPCP hacker group with an undercover analyst, monitoring their supply-chain attacks and helping disrupt their campaigns before two alleged leaders were arrested in Australia.
‘I miss old Google’: readers tell us how they search the internet in the age of AI
Google has integrated AI summaries into search results, reshaping how billions access information. The changes have sparked debate among users about whether the feature improves or diminishes the search experience.
US criticises Australia’s proposed algorithm opt-out laws as ‘censorship’
The US embassy in Canberra expressed concerns that Australia’s proposed algorithm opt-out laws constitute censorship, arguing they could restrict protected speech and harm independent journalism.
New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN
The UK will establish a National Centre for Information Defence to detect and counter disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states like Russia, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced at the UN.
Pornhub age checks investigated by Ofcom
UK regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Pornhub owner Aylo over whether its new age verification system effectively prevents children from accessing adult content.
Microsoft refreshes its smaller Surface Pro and Laptop with Qualcomm’s X2 Plus
Microsoft is refreshing its smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus chips, offering improved battery life and performance at higher price points starting in October.
FBI investigates claim by hackers they stole data on all agency staff
The FBI is investigating claims that cybercriminals stole sensitive data on approximately 38,000 agency personnel, including agents’ names, badge numbers, and personal details.
US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards
AI company leaders called for international safety standards at the UN, but the Trump administration rejected new global AI governance, prioritizing competitive advantage over regulation.
Meta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectacles
Meta unveiled new smart glasses including a camera-free audio model and advanced VR spectacles designed to address privacy concerns while expanding wearable capabilities.
Meta is making a standalone Muse AI gadget
Meta unveiled the Muse Charm, a standalone hardware device for its Muse AI agent, featuring a screen, fingerprint sensor, and microphones. The company plans to ship the device in December but has only built a few prototypes so far.
Gemini 4 is almost ready, says new Google DeepMind chief
Google DeepMind’s new chief says Gemini 4 is in refinement and targets a launch much earlier than year-end, as the company attempts to close the gap with rival AI developers.
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