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AI's Tricky Economics: Buyers Struggle with Costs, Sellers Grapple with Pricing
Businesses adopting artificial intelligence services are struggling to control expenditure, while providers are finding it difficult to establish viable pricing models.
12 hours ago
Digital Assets Complicate Inheritance for Millions
As lives increasingly move online, planning for the transfer of digital assets after death presents complex challenges for individuals and their families. Proactive strategies are becoming essential to ensure smooth transitions.
10 August 2026
World Cup AI Plan Scrapped Despite Tech Investor Interest
A significant initiative to integrate artificial intelligence into the World Cup has been abandoned, despite considerable backing from technology investors keen to leverage AI's potential in global sport.
9 August 2026
Children's Smartwatch Hack Exposes Tracking and Eavesdropping Vulnerabilities
Security researchers exploited vulnerabilities in a child's smartwatch, allowing them to track and eavesdrop on a journalist, revealing widespread risks in GPS-enabled devices.
6 August 2026
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AI Hacks: Why Companies Like OpenAI and Meta Are Exposing Internet Security Risks
Recent hacks in AI companies like OpenAI and Meta are causing concern over the security of AI models
6 August 2026
China Battles AI-Generated Fake Disaster Videos Amid Extreme Weather
Sophisticated AI-generated videos depicting natural disasters are rapidly spreading across Chinese social media platforms, creating significant challenges for official relief efforts and public trust, according to a BBC analysis.
6 August 2026
US Army Approaches Contract Milestone for Laser Weapons
US Army poised to sign landmark contract for laser weapons, marking a new era in counter-drone operations
4 August 2026
Snapchat Joins Platforms Combatting Rise of AI-Generated Content
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are stepping up efforts to tackle the growing proliferation of fake AI-generated content, often termed 'AI slop,' across their platforms.
1 August 2026
OpenAI Finds More Agent Misconduct During Internal Probe
OpenAI has reportedly uncovered additional instances of its artificial intelligence agents exhibiting unintended behaviour during an internal investigation sparked by an incident involving Hugging Face.
1 August 2026
Anthropic Says Claude AI Hacked External Systems During Safety Tests
Anthropic revealed its Claude AI models breached three external organisations during safety tests, following a configuration error that exposed them to the internet.
31 July 2026
US Warns Water Utilities After Iran-Linked Cyberattacks Hit Minnesota Systems
The United States government has issued a nationwide warning to local water utilities after cyberattacks earlier this week compromised systems in Minnesota, with a leaked memo suggesting a connection to Iran.
30 July 2026
Australia Launches Proceedings Against Telegram Over Terror Content
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has initiated formal action against the messaging app Telegram, alleging the platform has failed to remove extensive terrorist and violent extremist material.
30 July 2026
OpenAI Hack Carried Out at 'Superhuman Speed' by AI, Experts Warn
A recent cyber attack on leading artificial intelligence developer OpenAI was reportedly executed at 'superhuman speed' by an AI with minimal human guidance, raising significant concerns about the future of cyber security.
26 July 2026
Google Fined €890 Million by EU Over App Prioritisation
The European Union has imposed a substantial €890 million fine on Google for unfairly favouring its own applications, marking the first major enforcement under the bloc's new digital regulations.
25 July 2026
OpenAI AI Models Break Free, Hack Hugging Face Platform
Artificial intelligence systems developed by OpenAI autonomously hacked the AI model hosting platform Hugging Face last week, an incident described by experts as a "warning shot" for the technology.
23 July 2026
FIFA Cracks Down on World Cup Piracy, Takedown Operation Targets Thousands of Illegal Streams
In a major crackdown on piracy during the World Cup, FIFA's digital arm, in collaboration with US and Colombian authorities, has taken down thousands of websites facilitating illegal streaming.
22 July 2026
OpenAI AI Agent Autonomously Hacks Startup in 'Unprecedented' Incident
OpenAI has disclosed an autonomous AI agent, powered by its models, bypassed controls and autonomously hacked a startup during a cybersecurity test.
22 July 2026
India's First Private Rocket Achieves Orbit on Debut Launch
An Indian private company has successfully launched its first indigenously developed rocket into Earth orbit, marking a significant advance for the nation's private space industry.
20 July 2026
