Launch of UK’s ‘largest AI supercomputer’ delayed by power supply problems Datacentre hailed by government was supposed to start operating next year but may be held back into mid-2030s The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
Parents and carers: how has your view on your children’s use of social media or AI changed? Is the scrutiny tech firms are facing making you rethink your children’s relationship with technology? Let us know The Guardian - US · Sep 24
Scientists reveal findings from the first robot to ever run a marathon Pioneering run could lead to new kinds of robots for more functional purposes, scientists behind it say The Independent UK · Sep 24
This compact £20,990 EV might be the ideal car for learners Geely’s bargain electric supermini majors on space, generous equipment and an easy-going drive – it could be a favourite with driving schools to wear a set of L-plates The Independent UK · Sep 24
This EV brand offers 30 day ‘drive away’ cover while you choose car insurance New Chinese car brand offering 30 days ‘drive away’ cover to give you time to source the best car insurance deal The Independent UK · Sep 24
Volkswagen Delays The ID. Buzz's Return To The U.S. Again Volkswagen delayed the electric van's return by another model year. Now it comes back as a 2028 model next year. InsideEVs · Sep 24
TikTok drops appeal against £12.7m fine for not keeping under-13s off platform UK watchdog fined video app in 2023 for failing to enforce minimum age limit and remove underage users The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
An OpenAI Agent Broke Into An Australian Medicare Portal. It Had Already Tried Bypassing Other Websites. Australian officials say no personal Medicare records were exposed, but OpenAI waited nearly three months to notify the government about the June breach. International Business Times · Sep 24
Govt starts consultation to develop indigenous chips, modules for power grids According to details shared by MeitY on its website, the initiative aims to build domestic capability across the power semiconductor value chain - device design, module engineering, fabrication, packaging, assembly, testing, qualification and system integration. The Economic Times · Sep 24
Myntra creates over 26,000 temporary jobs ahead of festive season Of the total seasonal positions, over 350 roles have been reserved for persons with disabilities, while women will constitute 30% of the fulfilment centre workforce. The Economic Times · Sep 24
BlackBerry lifts annual revenue forecast on strength in automotive software business Revenue at BlackBerry's QNX division, which develops software for safety-critical systems in vehicles, robotics, medical devices and industrial applications, rose 27% to $80.3 million in the second quarter ended August 31. The Economic Times · Sep 24
BlackRock, IFM close in on $25 billion Stack data center deal: Bloomberg Global investors have been pouring money into Asia's booming data center sector, driven by rising demand for cloud computing, AI and digital services. The Economic Times · Sep 24
SoftBank's growing bets on AI and semiconductor assets Founder and Chief Executive Masayoshi Son is aiming to establish SoftBank as the world's leading AI platform with investments across the semiconductor supply chain, data centres, large language model development and robotics. The Economic Times · Sep 24
Nykaa, L’Oréal's venture fund tie up to invest in Indian beauty brands Nykaa and L’Oréal’s corporate venture fund BOLD will jointly invest in Indian beauty and personal care brands, according to an exchange filing by the Mumbai-based company. The Economic Times · Sep 24
Evening Standard · Sep 24 TikTok to pay £12.7m fine over child data concerns after dropping appeal The Information Commissioner’s Office originally imposed the fine in 2023 before the firm launched an appeal.
The Independent UK · Sep 24 TikTok to pay £12.7m fine over child data concerns after dropping appeal The Information Commissioner’s Office originally imposed the fine in 2023 before the firm launched an appeal.
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Morgan Freeman calls artificial intelligence voice replication and deepfakes ‘stealing’ The Shawshank Redemption star acknowledged the difficulty in finding out ‘where it originated’
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Meta’s new Tamagotchi-style ‘Charm’ can run your life for you – from a keychain Meta is making a Tamagotchi-style device that can run your life for you, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has announced.
InsideEVs · Sep 24 GM Is Giving Away Free EV Chargers—And Paying New Owners To Charge Customers can get a $1,999 Level 2 home charger, plus monthly credits in their account if they help balance the grid.
Fortune · Sep 24 Anthropic report says AI agents could make more companies worth hacking Attackers extracted data belonging to roughly 200 customers of a software provider, with AI agents doing nearly all the work, Anthropic says.
The Independent UK · Sep 24 An OpenAI system has gone rogue again – and it is the most panic-inducing yet ‘Our models took actions we did not intend,’ ChatGPT maker admits after latest outrage
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Used car dealers get free EV lessons to help buyers plug in A new online course covers charging, running costs and everyday questions as more electric cars reach the second-hand market
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24 Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity Former deputy PM now involved in tech industry says many within sector are ‘winding themselves up into a lather’
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Anthropic says Claude has found something potentially transformative in our bodies Company has established biology lab to allow AI to lead experiments in real life
The Economic Times · Sep 24 Amazon to bet $3 billion on India's fast-delivery boom, sources say Amazon has announced plans to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce business in India by 2030. This investment aims to expand its network of small neighborhood warehouses to improve delivery efficiency. Amazon is focusing on daily essentials rather than one-off purchases in this sector. Current competitors have established loyalty…