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Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics
The tech giant said people can opt out - but privacy campaigners called it a "recipe for disaster".
July 8, 2026 12:28pm UTC
How Esports World Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Paris in 8 weeks
The Esports World Cup gets going in Paris after a last-minute move from Saudi Arabia. Is it any less controversial?
July 8, 2026 8:43am UTC
Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
July 6, 2026 11:48pm UTC
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.
July 6, 2026 3:18pm UTC
Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.
July 3, 2026 3:57pm UTC
AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
July 2, 2026 11:02pm UTC
Meta glasses wearers hit with paywall to use built-in feature
A feature in Meta's glasses which boosts the voice of people will be capped at three hours for free use.
July 2, 2026 1:42pm UTC
Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals
A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."
July 2, 2026 9:46am UTC
Don't expect connected car apps to save your stolen car, experts say
Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
July 1, 2026 11:31pm UTC
PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028
The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.
July 1, 2026 4:40pm UTC