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TikTok says it will not introduce end-to-end encryption for direct messages

United Kingdom, March 4 -- TikTok has said it will not introduce end-to-end encryption for direct messages. Setting itself apart from major rivals by arguing the technology would make users less safe... Read More


OpenAI boss says firm will amend its agreement with the US government over use of its tech in classified military operations

United Kingdom, March 4 -- Sam Altman says OpenAI will amend its agreement with the US government over the use of its artificial intelligence in classified military operations. After criticism of wha... Read More


Amazon Web Services announced drone strikes hit cloud computing facilities amid Iran blitz

United Kingdom, March 4 -- Amazon Web Services has said drone strikes have hit three of its cloud computing facilities in the Middle East, causing fires, structural damage and outages after US and Isr... Read More


Apple launches iPhone17e

United Kingdom, March 3 -- Apple has launched the iPhone 17e. The new device - a cheaper version of the tech behemoth's flagship phone - includes an updated chip and better wireless charging, alongsi... Read More


ChatGPT boycott surges after OpenAI signs deal with US Department of War

United Kingdom, March 3 -- An increasing number of people are boycotting ChatGPT after the chatbot's developer OpenAI signed a deal to work with the US Department of War. The firm's deal with the Pen... Read More


AI bots are a lot more likely to launch nuclear weapons than humans

United Kingdom, March 3 -- AI bots are considerably more likely to launch nuclear weapons than human beings. A major war games study has found that all major chatbots chose to fire at least one nucle... Read More


Pope Leo XIV implores Catholic priests not to use AI when writing sermons

United Kingdom, March 2 -- Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic priests not to use AI to write sermons. The pontiff urged his fellow clergymen to "use your brains more" during a closed-door meeting with t... Read More


OpenAI to make London main research hub outside of the US

United Kingdom, Feb. 27 -- OpenAI plans to establish London as its main research hub outside of the United States. The AI giant - which is behind the ChatGPT chatbot - is set to deepen further its ti... Read More


Burger King to roll out AI headsets monitoring 'friendliness' of staff

United Kingdom, Feb. 27 -- Burger King is testing out AI headsets that monitor the "friendliness" of employees. The AI system, called BK Assistant, comes up with "friendliness scores" at the fast-foo... Read More


Poland planning social media ban for under-15s

United Kingdom, Feb. 27 -- Poland is planning to ban social media for children under the age of 15. A draft law, whose outline will be presented by the governing Civic Coalition party on Friday (27.0... Read More