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Facebook and Instagram suspected to be ‘too addictive’
The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms “stimulate behavioural addictions in children.”
The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms “stimulate behavioural addictions in children.”
The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot
The “grief tech” firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives.
The “grief tech” firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives.
Period trackers ‘coercing’ women into sharing risky information
Research finds poor data management practices such as not being able to delete data about abortions.
Research finds poor data management practices such as not being able to delete data about abortions.
How AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian
A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.
A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.
Tech Life: Help for cancer patients
The machine that allows patients to take their own blood samples for analysis from home.
The machine that allows patients to take their own blood samples for analysis from home.
How good is the latest version of ChatGPT?
OpenAI has unveiled the latest version of ChatGPT. It’s called GPT-4o, and is faster and sounds more conversational than previous versions.
OpenAI has unveiled the latest version of ChatGPT. It’s called GPT-4o, and is faster and sounds more conversational than previous versions.
Africa’s internet vulnerability and how to fix it
The internet outage in East Africa highlights the fragility of the continent’s online connections.
The internet outage in East Africa highlights the fragility of the continent’s online connections.
Christie’s £670m art auctions hit by cyber attack
The auction house’s website is down as it seeks to sell items ranging from high art to rare wine.
The auction house’s website is down as it seeks to sell items ranging from high art to rare wine.
PlayStation names joint CEOs after Jim Ryan’s retirement
The role has been split into two separate top jobs, dividing up hardware and software.
The role has been split into two separate top jobs, dividing up hardware and software.
Upgraded ChatGPT teaches maths and flirts – but still glitches
OpenAI has unveiled a new, faster version of its generative AI tool, ChatGPT.
OpenAI has unveiled a new, faster version of its generative AI tool, ChatGPT.