Latest headlines in ICT News
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Man faces attempted murder charges in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman (BBC Technology 2026-04-14 01:05:54)
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
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Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors (BBC Technology 2026-04-13 12:19:13)
With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
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GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact (BBC Technology 2026-04-13 11:55:47)
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
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OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail (BBC Technology 2026-04-10 21:01:18)
San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.
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Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits (BBC Technology 2026-04-10 15:44:12)
The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California
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Dancer with ALS uses brainwaves to perform again through avatar (BBC Technology 2026-04-10 13:13:09)
Breanna Olson said the tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection her ALS had eroded.
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Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar (BBC Technology 2026-04-10 13:13:09)
Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.
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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets (BBC Technology 2026-04-10 02:32:27)
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.
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Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard' (BBC Technology 2026-04-09 19:04:18)
Sir Sadiq Khan claims London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city "in decline".
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OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation (BBC Technology 2026-04-09 17:04:50)
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
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Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry (BBC Technology 2026-04-09 13:12:45)
The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.
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Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year (BBC Technology 2026-04-08 11:39:43)
It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.
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Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York Times (BBC Technology 2026-04-08 10:33:54)
The British computer scientist and entrepreneur has denied being the man who the New York Times identified at Satoshi Nakamoto.
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Tech Life (BBC Technology 2026-04-07 20:00:00)
Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
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Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos (BBC Technology 2026-04-07 15:39:33)
The former employee was fired from Meta after being suspected of downloading 30,000 photos, the company said.
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OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era (BBC Technology 2026-04-07 11:55:47)
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.
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China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead (BBC Technology 2026-04-07 05:13:12)
Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.
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Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search (BBC Technology 2026-04-06 23:20:52)
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
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Tech Now (BBC Technology 2026-04-04 01:00:00)
Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
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Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds (BBC Technology 2026-04-02 14:38:24)
Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.