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US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI
New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.
May 5, 2026 8:16pm UTC
'I thought he was going to hit me' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk
Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
May 5, 2026 7:40pm UTC
Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users
UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.
May 5, 2026 2:09pm UTC
Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards
The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.
May 1, 2026 10:30pm UTC
Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts
The solar-powered iLamps will have a built-in Nvidia chip but there are questions over their security and scalability.
May 1, 2026 9:23pm UTC
Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.
May 1, 2026 9:09pm UTC
Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it
Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.
May 1, 2026 4:23pm UTC
Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.
May 1, 2026 11:29am UTC
Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar
The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.
May 1, 2026 9:33am UTC
Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
April 30, 2026 11:11pm UTC