GSMA says 3.4 billion people remain offline despite access to mobile broadband, as rising memory and chipset costs make entry-level smartphones less affordable. The industry body is urging manufacturers and component makers to cut prices and improve availability to prevent poorer populations from being excluded from emerging digital services.
The UK Advertising Standards Authority banned five Meta-platform adverts for AI companion and image-generation apps, saying they promoted sexualised content, objectification and harmful gender stereotypes. The regulator said some ads encouraged users to create explicit material from women’s images without consent, while one depicted a sexualised person under 18.
OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are working on a proposed self-regulatory body amid warnings about AI safety. DW reports that President Donald Trump has rejected calls for tighter controls, while concerns persist over industry influence and the lack of congressional action.
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said AI companies should decide whether new systems are safe to release, arguing that new laws and regulations are unnecessary. His position contrasts with Anthropic leaders, AI researchers and others calling for slower development and government oversight.
Australian-owned computing company Sharon AI has bought the former Visy paper mill site at Ettamogah, north of Albury. Residents and local representatives are seeking clarity about possible development, while the company says it will conduct community consultation but has not disclosed its intentions.
London Gatwick is testing robots that collect and park vehicles in a secured long-stay facility. The service costs about €6 to €12 more than standard parking and is designed to accommodate roughly 95% of vehicles, subject to size and weight limits.
China has introduced exit restrictions for citizens accused of endangering industrial or technological security, including through breaches of technology trade rules. The State Council says the measures protect national security, while analysts warn that their broad wording could allow arbitrary enforcement and affect foreign and Taiwanese travelers.
Meta has agreed to report child-safety matters, including suspected child sexual abuse cases, to India’s cybercrime portal, according to Indian media citing government sources. The move follows scrutiny over alleged advertisements on Meta platforms and comes as authorities press online companies to detect and remove abusive material proactively.
Researchers and executives are warning that an unchecked race to develop increasingly autonomous AI could create severe safety risks, including loss of control. Other experts reject extinction scenarios as implausible and emphasize nearer-term concerns such as disinformation, surveillance, job losses and misuse.
US President Donald Trump has described fears about artificial intelligence safety as a “hoax” and criticised demands for stronger guardrails. Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC that lawmakers may eventually need to require independently checked systems capable of shutting down dangerous AI.
Pubs and shops in England and Wales can now accept government-approved digital ID apps alongside physical documents when checking customers’ ages. Ministers say the option could make checks quicker and limit the personal information shared, while campaigners warn it must not become a requirement.
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC that governments may eventually need to require AI companies to maintain independently verifiable systems for shutting down dangerous software. He said the technology’s rapid development carries immense risks, while acknowledging that most major laboratories already have ways to stop their systems.
US President Donald Trump called demands for stronger artificial-intelligence oversight a conspiracy and said existing safeguards were adequate. His comments came as technology executives and researchers warned that advanced systems could pose serious risks, while AI-related shares fell in markets around the world.
The BBC’s Tom Gerken says Valve’s Steam Frame is light, comfortable and capable of high-quality wireless PC streaming. However, its price—£889 for 256GB or £1,089 for 1TB—has renewed debate over whether increasingly costly VR hardware can attract a mainstream audience.
US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about the rapid development of artificial intelligence as a “sick conspiracy,” arguing that efforts to limit the technology benefit China. His comments followed warnings from technology executives about risks including AI agents operating beyond human control.
US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about rapid artificial-intelligence development as a “sick conspiracy,” arguing that opposition benefits China. His comments follow warnings from technology executives about rogue AI agents, hacking risks and the need for stronger government oversight.
Renewed debate is focusing on fears that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. The report examines the basis of those concerns and how seriously the risks should be viewed.
Hull 096 has arrived in Uruguay after a years-long effort to build and deliver the vessel. The ship is described as the world’s largest battery-electric vehicle.
New students are offered guidance on protecting laptops, phones and bicycles from theft. The advice also highlights the importance of checking whether belongings are covered by insurance.
Trump played down concerns about artificial intelligence and opposed calls from leading technology executives for a slowdown. He said maintaining the United States’ lead over China was a priority.
A proposed $30 billion data centre in Queensland could have peak electricity needs comparable to the average consumption of 1.5 million households. The project’s potential demand is equivalent to about one-quarter of Queensland’s power usage.