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Openreach said yes to full fibre broadband, then branded it ‘uneconomical’
Its ‘fibre checker’ tool confirmed I could have a connection, but a month later it cha…
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12-hour days, no weekends: the anxiety driving AI’s brutal work culture is a warning for all of us
San Francisco’s AI startups are pushing workers to grind endlessly, hinting at pressur…
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Starmer vows to fast-track social media law but says under-16s ban not definite
Prime minister says action will be taken on young people’s social media access in ‘mon…
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What technology takes from us – and how to take it back – podcast
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Why did I get a £100 parking fine when charging my electric car?
The charger firm claimed the site operated 24 hours a day, but the parking operator ha…
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California’s billionaires pour cash into elections as big tech seeks new allies
As Gavin Newsom departs, ultra-wealthy flex wealth and influence to fight regulation a…
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No swiping involved: the AI dating apps promising to find your soulmate
Agenic AI apps first interview you and then give you limited matches selected for ‘sim…
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The problem with doorbell cams: Nancy Guthrie case and Ring Super Bowl ad reawaken surveillance fears
Many people bought the devices thinking they would do little more than protect their d…
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US military used Anthropic’s AI model Claude in Venezuela raid, report says
Wall Street Journal says Claude used in operation via Anthropic’s partnership with Pal…
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AI is indeed coming – but there is also evidence to allay investor fears
Opinions are divided about the potential impact of artificial intelligence as the resp…
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OpenAI retired its most seductive chatbot – leaving users angry and grieving: ‘I can’t live like this’
Its human partners said the flirty, quirky GPT-4o was the perfect companion – on the e…
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Russia attempted to ‘fully block’ WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says
Move is a ‘backwards step’, company spokesperson says, amid concerns Kremlin is seekin…
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What is Pokopia? Inside the calming Pokémon game that ditches battles for gardening
We explore the cosy world-building spin-off with Game Freak’s Shigeru Ohmori and his f…
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The best walking pads and under-desk treadmills, tried and tested to turn your workday into a workout
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Instagram CEO dismisses idea of social media addiction in landmark trial
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