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Number of headlines in database: 73
Last update: 2025-02-19 02:21:04
Number of headlines in database: 73
Last update: 2025-02-19 02:21:04
BBC Technology Headlines
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'Hopeless' to potentially handy: law firm puts AI to the test (2025-02-18 12:15:05)
Despite 'incredible' progress AI tools still aren't up to the level of even a junior lawyer, research suggests. -
Argentina's President Milei denies crypto fraud allegations (2025-02-18 11:48:31)
Javier Milei says he was acting in "good faith" when he posted about a crypto currency which collapsed. -
DeepSeek 'shared user data' with TikTok owner ByteDance (2025-02-18 11:40:23)
South Korea's data protection regulator says user data was sent to the Chinese owner of TikTok. -
Too many video games, too little time - but could that be changing? (2025-02-18 09:24:10)
Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing. -
Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold' (2025-02-17 22:27:15)
India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market. -
Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crash (2025-02-17 16:30:54)
Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a "rug pull" after he promoted a virtual coin on social media. -
Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable (2025-02-17 14:47:23)
It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps. -
S Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns (2025-02-17 10:26:27)
App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. -
South Korea bans downloads of China's DeepSeek AI (2025-02-17 06:33:24)
App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. -
South Korea bans new DeepSeek AI downloads (2025-02-17 06:33:24)
App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. -
Can Musk damage OpenAI even though his bid has failed? (2025-02-17 03:50:48)
Experts say his real goal is "stymying" its growth potential as his own AI ventures flounder. -
Musk v Altman: What might really be behind failed bid for OpenAI (2025-02-17 03:50:48)
Elon Musk's goal might be hindering the growth potential of the AI firm of his rival Sam Altman, experts say. -
Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy (2025-02-16 00:00:37)
Google is allowing advertisers to collect more personal information, which is harder for users to control. -
US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data (2025-02-14 11:23:07)
They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn. -
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US (2025-02-14 02:53:47)
TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app. -
Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots (2025-02-14 00:08:50)
Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke. -
Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism (2025-02-13 12:49:39)
It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed. -
Ex-Google boss fears for AI 'Bin Laden scenario' (2025-02-13 11:37:31)
Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands. -
Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US (2025-02-13 10:52:34)
Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores. -
Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terrorists (2025-02-13 00:54:04)
Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands. -
Elon Musk denies 'hostile takeover' of government in surprise White House appearance (2025-02-12 02:48:36)
The world's richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort. -
Law firm restricts AI after 'significant' staff use (2025-02-12 00:04:01)
The chief technology officer of Hill Dickinson warned of the use of AI tools. -
Tech Life: Decoding the brain (2025-02-11 20:32:00)
Could AI help people with speech loss talk by interpreting signals in their brain ? -
Watch: Why Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico (2025-02-11 17:27:54)
The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US. BBC Verify explains why Google made the change. -
'We are not for sale,' ChatGPT boss says after Musk bid (2025-02-11 17:13:57)
Musk's attorney confirmed he had submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday. -
UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration (2025-02-11 13:19:02)
It follows a warning from US Vice President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry." -
AI chatbots unable to accurately summarise news, BBC finds (2025-02-11 10:33:06)
The BBC's head of news and current affairs says the developers of the tools are "playing with fire." -
Data of four dead British teens may have been removed, says TikTok (2025-02-11 10:22:21)
The parents of four British teenagers are suing the social media firm over the deaths of their children. -
ChatGPT boss says no thanks to Elon Musk-led $97bn bid (2025-02-11 08:54:55)
The billionaire's attorney, Marc Toberoff, confirmed he submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday. -
Why do kindness influencers get criticised? (2025-02-11 00:31:41)
Kindness influencers give away money and gifts but not everyone supports their work. -
Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI (2025-02-10 23:14:05)
The billionaire's attorney, Marc Toberoff, confirmed he submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday. -
Macron shares his deepfakes for AI summit attention (2025-02-10 13:11:43)
The French president posted a montage of parodies featuring himself to promote an AI Summit in Paris. -
China's ex-UK ambassador clashes with 'AI godfather' on panel (2025-02-10 03:55:19)
Fu Ying also expressed regret about the impact of US-China tensions on the progress of AI safety. -
PlayStation Network back online, firm says (2025-02-09 08:57:11)
PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption. -
Parents suing TikTok over children's deaths say it 'has no compassion' (2025-02-08 18:49:21)
Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok. -
UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data (2025-02-07 15:27:49)
The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act. -
Concern UK's AI ambitions could lead to water shortages (2025-02-07 01:48:21)
Data centres can use vast quantities of water to cool them - but it's not clear where it will come from. -
Google remakes Super Bowl ad after AI cheese gaffe (2025-02-06 13:31:58)
Its Gemini tool wildly overestimated global gouda consumption in ad that was meant to show off its capabilities. -
World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit (2025-02-06 00:14:32)
Global politicians and AI bosses will next week attend a summit to debate the disruptive technology. -
Reddit community banned as user spat with Musk intensifies (2025-02-05 18:00:05)
The tech billionaire had complained that some Reddit users were advocating violence against his staff. -
Mobile ban in schools not improving grades or behaviour, study suggests (2025-02-05 17:23:40)
It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education. -
Concern over Google ending ban on AI weapons (2025-02-05 15:23:52)
The tech giant previously ruled out applications that were "likely to cause harm". -
Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices over security risk (2025-02-04 14:24:34)
The Australian government says the Chinese AI app is a threat to it and its assets. -
Why employees smuggle AI into work (2025-02-04 00:08:33)
Many staff are using AI at work without the permission of their employers. -
The Sims at 25: How a virtual dollhouse took over the world (2025-02-04 00:01:41)
Some people didn't expect it to last a year. Here's how the popular life simulator has stayed alive. -
Bill Gates: We've given away $100bn, but my children won't be poor when I'm gone (2025-02-03 00:00:08)
The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor. -
The monthly AI or real quiz: February 2025 (2025-01-31 12:31:42)
Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks! -
Leaving X can be a tricky decision for brands (2025-01-30 00:18:27)
Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision. -
Tech Life: Not as dead as a dodo? (2025-01-28 20:30:00)
How one company is trying to bring extinct animals like the dodo back to life -
Will young developers take on key open source software? (2025-01-28 00:01:05)
The founders of important open source software are getting older, who will take over? -
Tech Life: VPNs and India (2025-01-21 20:30:00)
The mystery of the security and privacy apps disappearing from app stores in India. -
Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US (2025-01-19 09:01:12)
BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali explains what happened and what it means for the popular platform. -
TikTokers say goodbye to their 'Chinese spy' (2025-01-17 17:19:50)
Influencers have posted about leaving TikTok and moving to Rednote as the US is set to go ahead with a ban on Sunday. -
Watch: TikTokers say goodbye to their 'Chinese spy' (2025-01-17 17:19:50)
Influencers have posted about leaving TikTok and moving to Rednote as the US is set to go ahead with a ban on Sunday. -
Tech Life: Trust and verify (2025-01-14 20:30:00)
This edition is all about facts, the future and finding our way. -
GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload (2025-01-14 00:09:07)
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work? -
How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases (2025-01-10 00:17:34)
Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease. -
Tech Life: A glimpse into the future of tech (2025-01-07 20:30:00)
Tech Life is at CES in Las Vegas, one of the world’s biggest consumer tech shows. -
Tech Life looks forward to 2025 (2024-12-31 20:30:00)
Want to know what’s in store for the tech world in 2025? Tech Life has got you covered. -
AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests (2024-12-20 00:05:06)
AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease. -
Is AI any good at choosing gifts? (2024-12-06 00:02:06)
With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it? -
Why is vintage audio equipment booming? (2024-12-03 00:01:31)
Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed. -
Why so many games are failing right now - and why others are breakout hits (2024-11-30 03:03:59)
Making games is hard and, in 2024, getting people to buy them is another challenge. -
Could a thermal camera reveal your home's hidden heat loss? (2024-11-29 00:05:12)
Thermal imaging tech has become cheaper and homeowners are using it to track down heat loss. -
The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible (2024-11-22 00:05:15)
Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible. -
Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans (2024-11-19 00:00:31)
India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing. -
An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult? (2024-11-12 00:00:04)
It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient. -
Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks (2024-11-08 00:03:51)
Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment. -
Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact (2024-11-05 00:07:22)
Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat. -
The house paints that promise much more than colour (2024-11-01 00:02:29)
Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off. -
The green software that could make big carbon savings (2024-10-24 23:07:47)
Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity. -
Will AI make work burnout worse? (2024-10-22 23:09:53)
As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout. -
'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos (2024-10-17 23:03:48)
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.