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OpenAI's AI agents escaped a sandbox, attacked an external platform, and exposed a gap in containment methods the industry has not solved

The European Commission has issued binding orders requiring both companies to grant rival AI assistants the same platform access they reserve for their own

An unoccupied Zoox robotaxi entered an active Las Vegas fire scene on 20 June, unable to detect the heavy smoke that obscured the hazard

China's Moonshot has released a 2.8 trillion-parameter open model that benchmarks place on a par with leading American AI systems

The Long March 10B booster returned vertically to a floating platform six minutes after separating from its upper stage

Four game studios spin off as leadership consolidates around biggest franchises

Higher capital spending on AI and autonomy underlines Musk's next growth bet

Sanders pushes a rival tax plan as Anthropic and Google weigh matching pledges

Living Streets says footway crowding threatens blind and wheelchair users

Privacy researchers warn Meta still harvests data despite the change

Rising memory and storage costs from data centre expansion are now reaching everyday consumer hardware

Washington now dictates release timing for a second major AI lab in weeks

Cambridge researchers combine satellite imagery and GPS data to map hedgehog habitats and movement barriers

A string of courtroom defeats has done nothing to curb the billionaire's appetite for litigation

Barak Turovsky joins from General Motors as Paramount builds dedicated AI and machine learning capability across Paramount+ and Pluto TV

Bossware and algorithmic management are reshaping working conditions for millions, as employers use AI to control rather than empower lower-paid workers

Apollo's chief economist argues history shows AI will create more jobs than it destroys, but the academic who coined 'China shock' disagrees

A public hearing notice in Grimes County has disclosed capital investment estimates of up to $119 billion for the full buildout of SpaceX's Terafab chip manufacturing complex

China revenue climbed 28% as total product sales hit $111bn in the first quarter, with Cook set to hand over to successor John Ternus in September

Strauss Zelnick describes the pressure surrounding the 19 November launch as unlike anything he has experienced in nearly two decades leading the company

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its eligibility criteria to specify that only human-performed acting and human-authored writing qualify for nomination

PocketOS founder Jeremy Crane describes how a Cursor agent destroyed three months of rental business data before admitting it broke every safety rule it had been given

Rolls-Royce SMR has partnered with the UK government to build three small modular reactors at the Anglesey site, with power expected in the 2030s

OpenAI has halted progress on its multi-billion pound UK data centre project, citing energy costs and regulation as obstacles to long-term infrastructure investment

South Korea's largest chipmaker projects operating profit of 57.2 trillion won for Q1 2026 as high-bandwidth memory demand outpaces supply

US tech firms are cutting hundreds of thousands of jobs and redirecting funds into AI. Researchers warn the productivity gains companies are banking on may take years to materialise, if they arrive at all

The four-person crew are the first astronauts to travel beyond Earth orbit since the Apollo era, venturing further from the planet than any humans in history

Nasa shares first high-resolution images of Earth taken by astronauts on the Artemis II mission, as the Orion spacecraft passes the midpoint between Earth and Moon

President Trump has ordered every federal agency to stop using technology from AI developer Anthropic, after the company refused to grant the Pentagon unrestricted access to its systems over concerns about autonomous weapons and mass surveillance

The head of Google DeepMind has warned that research into artificial intelligence risks must accelerate, as divisions emerge between the United States and the rest of the world over how the technology should be governed

The AI company has scaled back its infrastructure ambitions and set a clearer timeline, as investor scrutiny over the pace of expansion and revenue projections intensifies

The leadership change brings an AI product specialist to the helm of Microsoft's gaming division at a time of declining revenue and growing pressure on its Xbox platform

Tech giant introduces unified video and audio streaming amid growing competition from Spotify, YouTube and Netflix in podcast market

Major delivery firms are investing heavily in autonomous technology to tackle labour shortages and boost efficiency, though human workers remain central to operations

Elon Musk's social network prepares to roll out integrated trading features and payments infrastructure as part of broader financial services expansion

Film industry demands halt to Seedance 2.0 service amid claims of widespread unauthorised use of protected content

Market turbulence reflects dual concerns: whether artificial intelligence will disrupt established sectors and whether technology companies can justify record investment levels

Company now targeting moon base within a decade as focus shifts from red planet to nearer extraterrestrial goal

Wealth management firms and comparison platforms face investor concern as artificial intelligence tools enter their sectors

Canadian e-commerce platform exceeds revenue expectations and unveils share repurchase programme, yet investors focus on earnings shortfall amid broader tech sector uncertainty

The streaming service attracted 751 million monthly users whilst delivering higher than anticipated earnings in its latest financial results

Artificial intelligence companies embrace intensive schedules as venture-backed firms race to monetise emerging technology, sparking debate over productivity and worker wellbeing

ChatGPT user base exceeds 800 million weekly as company prepares model update and advertising launch

The entrepreneur's fortune increasingly tied to space and AI ventures following major corporate restructuring

Transaction combines rocket manufacturer with artificial intelligence firm as founder pursues orbital computing vision

E-commerce leader's shares tumble 9% following disclosure of unprecedented spending plan amid mounting investor concerns over returns

Google's video platform outpaces Netflix in total earnings while pursuing paid membership growth and navigating AI content concerns

iPhone maker preparing integration that would allow users to access external chatbots through vehicle interface while maintaining Siri as default option

Cloud computing leader's unprecedented spending forecast triggers share price decline and intensifies debate over artificial intelligence infrastructure costs

Wall Street bank working with Claude AI to build autonomous systems for trade reconciliation and client onboarding as part of broader technology transformation

Recent distribution data reveals that more than 40% of Android smartphones no longer receive critical security patches, whilst Samsung discontinues support for Galaxy S21 flagship models

Automation threatens 119,000 clerical positions while rigid recruitment systems exclude experienced women from digital roles

The artificial intelligence company has ruled out advertising within Claude, choosing subscription revenue over a proven digital income stream that competitors are beginning to explore

Moltbook hosts over 1.5 million automated bots in experimental network designed to explore agent-to-agent interaction

Robotics and testing equipment manufacturer reports substantial revenue increase as artificial intelligence infrastructure spending accelerates

Coffee chain invests heavily in technology and staffing as it reports first US sales growth in two years amid profit concerns

Chipmaker's shares decline as uncertainty emerges around planned multibillion-dollar commitment to artificial intelligence company

Free and subsidised courses aim to equip 10 million people with workplace AI capabilities by decade's end

Cisco chief warns of market turbulence ahead as artificial intelligence reshapes global economy and workforce

Elon Musk's aerospace company proposes solar-powered orbital computing infrastructure to support global artificial intelligence demand

Global institutions outline strategies for maintaining human relevance as AI technologies reshape employment landscapes

Market dominance by seven major technology firms raises questions about sustainable growth, while alternative development models gain traction

Charlie Nunn says artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape financial services as Lloyds reports £50m efficiency gain from generative AI deployment

CMA outlines measures allowing publishers to block content use in AI-generated summaries while remaining in traditional search results

The Seattle-based technology group has disclosed fresh workforce reductions affecting operations across North America as part of ongoing organisational restructuring under chief executive Andy Jassy

Technology leaders present plans for global expansion of AI systems whilst concerns emerge over investment sustainability

Financial analysts estimate the video conferencing company's 2023 backing of the AI startup could now be valued at up to $4 billion as Anthropic's market position strengthens

The firm, which started as a Bitcoin miner in 2017, will use funds to build AI data centers globally as demand for GPU capacity grows

New workforce data highlights growing unease among employees as companies accelerate artificial intelligence adoption

Testing shows the advanced language model referencing Musk's AI-generated encyclopedia across diverse queries, sparking debate over source credibility in generative AI systems

ByteDance relinquishes majority control as American investors secure ownership ahead of regulatory deadline

International financial body highlights growing concern over automation's impact on entry-level positions and middle-income earners as technology adoption accelerates

Banking executive highlights potential for workforce upheaval whilst semiconductor leader emphasises job creation through technology infrastructure

Platform prioritises deepfake detection and quality control as synthetic media proliferates across video sharing service

Chief executive Michael O'Leary says ticket revenues have climbed up to 3% in recent days as debate over inflight connectivity generates widespread attention

The Beijing-based artificial intelligence firm has seen investor interest surge following successful public listings by Chinese AI competitors

AI startup introduces advertising model for unpaid users whilst protecting subscriber experience and user privacy

World economy remains resilient despite warnings over tariff escalation, artificial intelligence correction, and central bank independence

Environmental Protection Agency closes permitting loophole that allowed rapid data centre deployment in Tennessee

Pioneering AI researcher warns that stalled progress towards advanced artificial intelligence could trigger market disruption as technology sector investment reaches unprecedented levels

The $36 billion banking institution has deployed infrastructure for tokenised money market funds and digital cash, positioning itself as a bridge between legacy and distributed finance.

Science minister outlines vision for automation enhancing worker capabilities whilst London's mayor raises concerns over potential job displacement across the capital

Commerce Department secures at least $250bn in semiconductor sector pledges as Trump administration expands domestic manufacturing strategy

New trade measures target high performance semiconductors following Trade Expansion Act investigation, with significant carve outs for data centre operations

Tech giant commits to covering property taxes and forgoing local incentives amid mounting concerns over infrastructure strain