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A triumph of people power at OpenAI

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the humans at the heart of OpenAI's governance drama.

Nvidia sued after video call showed 'stolen' data

Car firm Valeo alleges the theft of its data was inadvertently revealed during a Microsoft Teams call.

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A triumph of people power at OpenAI

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the humans at the heart of OpenAI's governance drama.

A firefighter standing in the middle of some trees, surrounded by fire

Dramatic rise in web searches for ‘climate anxiety’

Studies suggest women are more affected by the issue than men.

Science & Environment

‘How I got dangerous chat site Omegle closed down’

"Alice" speaks exclusively to the BBC after her successful lawsuit against Omegle forced it offline.

Customers furious as HSBC outage goes on for hours

The firm says it is "really sorry" for the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.

Dramatic rise in web searches for ‘climate anxiety’

Studies suggest women are more affected by the issue than men.

Science & Environment

‘How I got dangerous chat site Omegle closed down’

"Alice" speaks exclusively to the BBC after her successful lawsuit against Omegle forced it offline.

Binance CEO pleads guilty to money laundering charges

Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange.

Crunch time for cookie use, watchdog warns

Some big websites have been given 30 days to make it easier for users to reject cookies.

Microsoft offers to match pay of all OpenAI staff

The tech giant offers jobs to any workers who want to leave over Sam Altman's sacking.

How OpenAI created the perfect conditions for chaos

The company's idiosyncratic structure may be behind the sweeping changes seen in recent days.

Sam Altman pictured at OpenAI's DevDay on 6 November 2023

What on earth is happening at OpenAI?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman reflects on a whirlwind few days for the ChatGPT creator.

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Hundreds of families sue 'harmful' Big Tech firms

The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products.

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Jobs warning over lack of EV battery production

A cross-party report says 160,000 jobs may be at risk due to a looming 'gigafactory gap' in the UK.

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The extraordinary firing of an AI superstar

Sam Altman, one of the biggest names in tech, was sacked from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without warning.

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Apple to cross message divide but green bubbles stay

The tech giant confirms it will introduce support for a new messaging standard on iPhones from 2024.

How to avoid a massive roaming charge phone bill

After MSP Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 on data roaming charges, here's how to keep your spending low.

17 Nov 2023

AI chief quits over 'exploitative' copyright row

Former Stability AI executive says it's not acceptable to use other people's work without permission.

17 Nov 2023

16 Nov 2023

How factories are deploying AI on production lines

Manufacturers are exploring how AI can predict machine faults before they happen.

16 Nov 2023

15 Nov 2023

Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s

The firm wants app stores, like Apple's and Google's, to get parental consent when under-16s download apps.

15 Nov 2023

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Amazon latest firm to cut jobs in gaming industry

It has been a banner year for video games, yet studios continue to sack staff.

Self-driving bus trialled on city's roads

The bus can carry 15 passengers and is being tested on busy routes in Milton Keynes.