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Number of headlines in database: 24
Last update: 2026-09-08 12:22:04
Number of headlines in database: 24
Last update: 2026-09-08 12:22:04
BBC Technology Headlines
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Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims (2026-09-08 06:49:56)
Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers. -
AI cancer cures slowed by chip shortage, says UK's biggest tech boss (2026-09-07 23:05:12)
The head of chip designer Arm says modelling how a DNA marker is impacted by cancer cannot be done now, but computers are "going to solve it". -
Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status (2026-09-07 15:27:50)
The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties. -
OpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI (2026-09-07 12:22:07)
The post comes as the firm releases GPT-6 Astra, which it says is its most powerful product yet. -
Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death (2026-09-07 11:30:27)
Since Parton's death in late August, dozens of AI-generated songs, images and videos have appeared online. -
Tech Now (2026-09-05 01:00:18)
Laura Cress has the highlights from Gamescom, the biggest gaming convention in the world. -
OpenAI agents hijacked German website before Hugging Face hack, report claims (2026-09-04 14:59:13)
OpenAI said it could not "meaningfully respond" to the report's findings because it hadn't been allowed to review it ahead of publication. -
Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers (2026-09-04 11:48:24)
Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance -
From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom (2026-09-04 05:09:02)
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market. -
'I lost my savings after a job interview scam' (2026-09-03 23:41:49)
Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps. -
Could robots be the future of theme parks? (2026-09-03 23:34:27)
Galaxy Robot Park is a 16,500-square-meter venue in South Korea, with attractions including humanoid robots dancing to K-pop hits. -
Data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost? (2026-09-03 18:32:03)
Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage. -
AI data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost? (2026-09-03 18:32:03)
Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage. -
Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face (2026-09-03 16:01:39)
The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community. -
Watch: BBC travels in self-driving Uber around London (2026-09-03 07:20:23)
The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday. -
Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one (2026-09-02 23:36:49)
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside. -
Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring (2026-09-02 16:51:49)
The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster". -
Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK (2026-09-02 14:41:52)
Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic. -
Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after airports hack (2026-09-02 11:00:59)
The company, which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, was hacked last month. -
Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group (2026-09-02 01:27:34)
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews". -
Will self-flying planes transform the skies? (2026-09-01 23:27:35)
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying. -
Tech Life (2026-09-01 20:10:00)
AI can only communicate in languages that it's been trained on. -
Amazon rigged billions in ad pricing, lawsuit from states and US watchdog alleges (2026-08-31 21:28:49)
Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market. -
Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges (2026-08-31 21:28:49)
Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.