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Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.

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What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you

What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you

The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections...

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Tech Life: Could AI pick the next James Bond?

Tech Life: Could AI pick the next James Bond?

With Amazon in charge of James Bond, could they use AI for scripts and casting?

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Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever heist

Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever...

ByBit is offering financial rewards to anyone who can spot criminals attempting...

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Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump'

Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump'

Experts have questioned the company's explanation that it is due to the two words...

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What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics

What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump...

The US president sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated...

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Alexa relaunched with ambition to be 'your best digital friend'

Alexa relaunched with ambition to be 'your best digital...

It is available from March and included in a Prime subscription - or $19.99 to non-members.

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Amazon joins quantum race with 'cat qubit' powered chip

Amazon joins quantum race with 'cat qubit' powered chip

The prototype chip it dubs Ocelot follows similar announcements by Microsoft and...

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US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand

US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple...

Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US...

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Lloyds Bank says app issues fixed after payday IT issue

Lloyds Bank says app issues fixed after payday IT issue

Technical issues have affected UK banking app users on payday for the second-month...

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Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?

Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?

Ireland is investing billions of euros to revamp its healthcare service - will AI...

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WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem

WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem

Thousands of users reported problems on Friday, but the Meta-owned company says...

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Microsoft announces Skype will close in May

Microsoft announces Skype will close in May

The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement...

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Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia

Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia

The reported directive from the defence secretary comes during an American push...

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TikTok investigated over use of children's data

TikTok investigated over use of children's data

It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds...

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Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve'

Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto...

Trump named five cryptocurrencies he wanted in a potential national reserve so the...

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Tech Life: The doctor will see you now

Tech Life: The doctor will see you now

Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana.

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Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row

Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row

The tech giant is appealing a government order for access to customers' private...

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Hellblade 2 leads the way at Bafta Games Awards

Hellblade 2 leads the way at Bafta Games Awards

Astro Bot, Still Wakes the Deep and Thank Goodness You're Here! complete a varied...

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US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents

US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents

The Justice Department said Chinese agencies paid as much as $75,000 (£58,200) for...

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UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe

UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe

Digital rights campaigners say it shows the regulator has given into Big Tech and...

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I wish my job didn't exist - the team that has to find child abuse images

I wish my job didn't exist - the team that has to find...

Mabel works for a firm that trawls the internet looking to remove the worst indecent...

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Banks to pay customers millions after month's worth of IT outages

Banks to pay customers millions after month's worth of...

MPs have discovered banking services went offline for more than 800 hours over a...

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SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row

SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second...

It grounded flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from...

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Why did Trump just establish a crypto strategic reserve?

Why did Trump just establish a crypto strategic reserve?

The reserve will hold cryptocurrency forfeited to the government in criminal or...

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Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain

Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain

Despite opposition investors are still looking at deep-sea mining technology.

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Would having an AI boss be better than your current human one?

Would having an AI boss be better than your current human...

Companies are now experimenting with using AI systems to manage their staff.

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Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?

Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?

A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet.

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Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut...

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Tech Life: The tech that refuses to die

Tech Life: The tech that refuses to die

We look at old tech that's been around for decades and is still useful.

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Is AI the answer for better government services?

Is AI the answer for better government services?

Governments are experimenting with AI chatbots that can give help and advice.

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Moment Ariane-6 rocket blasts into space on first flight

Moment Ariane-6 rocket blasts into space on first flight

The vehicle set off from a launchpad in French Guiana on a demonstration mission.

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Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted...

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How AI is fuelling uncertainty for game developers

How AI is fuelling uncertainty for game developers

In a struggling games industry AI has been hailed as a possible saviour. But not...

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Tech Life: Athletes using technology to improve performance

Tech Life: Athletes using technology to improve performance

How do athletes use technology to improve their performance?

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Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off?

Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off?

Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans...

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What will future aerial dogfights look like?

What will future aerial dogfights look like?

AI with dogfighting ability is being developed by the UK and US air forces.

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BBC News

BBC News

How a software bug from Crowdstrike affected Microsoft Windows systems around the...

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Why tech bros are turning to Trump

Why tech bros are turning to Trump

The Republican presidential candidate is forging new alliances as his campaign gains...

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Tech Life: Turning the racetrack electric

Tech Life: Turning the racetrack electric

We're at the Formula E season finale, exploring how the tech has advanced over 10...

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Would-be reality TV contestants 'not looking real'

Would-be reality TV contestants 'not looking real'

A growing use of AI is said to be both harming and helping makers of reality TV.

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Tech Life: When the power goes

Tech Life: When the power goes

The impact of internet outages in Bangladesh, and power cuts in South Africa and...

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Lawmaker uses AI voice clone to address Congress

Lawmaker uses AI voice clone to address Congress

Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has a rare neurological condition that makes...

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Microsoft says cyber-attack triggered latest outage

Microsoft says cyber-attack triggered latest outage

The issues appeared to be mostly resolved by the evening, according to updates from...

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Can technology fix the 'broken' concert ticketing system?

Can technology fix the 'broken' concert ticketing system?

The increased use of AI may prevent tickets being resold at excessively high prices.

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Tinder parent company cuts jobs as subscriber numbers slump

Tinder parent company cuts jobs as subscriber numbers slump

The number of people paying for the world's most popular dating app has continued...

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Video games strike rumbles on in row over AI

Video games strike rumbles on in row over AI

Video game performers are concerned that generative AI could be used to reproduce...

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CrowdStrike sued by shareholders over global outage

CrowdStrike sued by shareholders over global outage

A faulty update by the cyber-security firm last month caused chaos around the world.

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Founder of collapsed social media site charged with fraud

Founder of collapsed social media site charged with fraud

US authorities allege Abraham Shafi made misleading statements to investors about...

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Guinea pig home in cash crunch after Facebook funding row

Guinea pig home in cash crunch after Facebook funding row

Owners say rehoming the guinea pigs is "a real possibility" after the sudden loss...

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British tech tycoon: I only got justice because I'm rich

British tech tycoon: I only got justice because I'm rich

Mike Lynch was acquitted in the US after an expensive legal process he fears others...

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Ex-CNN star Lemon sues Musk over cancelled X show

Ex-CNN star Lemon sues Musk over cancelled X show

The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire unfairly terminated a partnership with...

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Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

Thousands of young people were tricked by football ticket scams last season, Lloyds...

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Government shelves £1.3bn UK tech and AI plans

Government shelves £1.3bn UK tech and AI plans

The future of a number of major products - including a new UK supercomputer - are...

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Google's online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules

Google's online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules

The decision is a major blow to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and could reshape...

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‘Pig butchering’ scammers target BBC reporter

‘Pig butchering’ scammers target BBC reporter

Joe Tidy played along for over two months to learn more about how the scams work.

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What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?

What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?

The US government says it wants 'structural relief' after a judge found the search...

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Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere.

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Musk hits back after PM criticises UK 'civil war' post

Musk hits back after PM criticises UK 'civil war' post

The prime minister's spokesperson previously said there was "no justification" for...

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Tech Life: Turning the tables on romance scammers

Tech Life: Turning the tables on romance scammers

We speak to the BBC journalist who exposed an online con.

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Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'

Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'

The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars...

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Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm £6m after medical records hack

Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm £6m after medical records...

The 2022 breach included medical records and information on gaining entry to the...

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Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'

Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'

The list is being shared on social media - lawyers say the threat to them is "very...

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NYC using drones to warn residents of floods

NYC using drones to warn residents of floods

NYC emergency officials have begun using drones for the first time as a weather...

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Musk shares faked far-right 'detainment camp' for rioters post

Musk shares faked far-right 'detainment camp' for rioters...

The image was faked to look like it had come from the Daily Telegraph website.

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Online games likely to be hit if strikes continue - union

Online games likely to be hit if strikes continue - union

The union leading the video game performers' strike says multiplayer games might...

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Secrets of hovering kestrels to help drones beat city winds

Secrets of hovering kestrels to help drones beat city winds

Researchers hope they could inspire new drone and plane designs able to better cope...

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The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians

The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians

Olympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win...

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Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?

Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?

Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen...

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Delta Airlines hits out at CrowdStrike, alleging $500m loss

Delta Airlines hits out at CrowdStrike, alleging $500m...

The US-based carrier has indicated it will sue both CrowdStrike and Microsoft for...

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A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented...

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YouTube's former chief Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56

YouTube's former chief Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56

One of Google's earliest employees, Ms Wojcicki had been ill with lung cancer for...

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The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India

The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India

New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern...

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Why is Elon Musk's X struggling with technical problems?

Why is Elon Musk's X struggling with technical problems?

The billionaire's interview with Donald Trump was delayed while the platform struggled...

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China firm claims world's fastest-charging EV battery

China firm claims world's fastest-charging EV battery

Zeekr says its new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes...

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Tech Life: Olympic esports and Saudi Arabia

Tech Life: Olympic esports and Saudi Arabia

The IOC announced the inaugural games will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Not all are...

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No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes

No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write...

Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material.

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Disney+ terms prevent allergy death lawsuit, Disney says

Disney+ terms prevent allergy death lawsuit, Disney says

The entertainment giant says the terms of a free trial prevent it from being sued...

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Tech firm apologises for 'creepy' hostess lampshade outfits

Tech firm apologises for 'creepy' hostess lampshade outfits

The company-branded lampshades, which obscured the women's faces, have been called...

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Is this the end for the magnetic stripe?

Is this the end for the magnetic stripe?

Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out.

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'Nothing stopping' child abuse image sharing on WhatsApp, group warns

'Nothing stopping' child abuse image sharing on WhatsApp,...

The Internet Watch Foundation is calling for more mechanisms to be put in place...

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Fortnite app returns to iPhones - but only in the EU

Fortnite app returns to iPhones - but only in the EU

The boss of the game's publisher says he hopes to bring it to UK iPhones in 2025.

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Respected gaming magazine praised after sudden closure

Respected gaming magazine praised after sudden closure

Industry professionals say Game Informer will be "much-missed" after 33 years of...

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Actors demand action over 'disgusting' explicit video game scenes

Actors demand action over 'disgusting' explicit video game...

They say the scenes, which they often don't know about in advance, leave them "shaken"...

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How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook

Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try...

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Tech Life: Humanoid robots

Tech Life: Humanoid robots

Are they really that practical and useful?

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Tech Life: TikTok world

Tech Life: TikTok world

TikTok is a popular video sharing platform, but not so popular with some governments.

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How the computer games industry is embracing AI

How the computer games industry is embracing AI

Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the...

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The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs

The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs

Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.

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BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images

BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images

Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social...

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Tech Life: The mammoth ivory problem

Tech Life: The mammoth ivory problem

Tech can play a role in combating the illegal trade in elephant ivory.

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Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?

Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?

Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new...

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Protecting under-18s from harmful online content

Protecting under-18s from harmful online content

Marianna Spring on how the UK's media regulator wants to protect children from harmful...

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Cow dung's key role in India's energy industry

Cow dung's key role in India's energy industry

India is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on...

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Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online

Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children...

BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors...

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The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot

The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot

The "grief tech" firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives.

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Tech Life: Help for cancer patients

Tech Life: Help for cancer patients

The machine that allows patients to take their own blood samples for analysis from...

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These elephants are dying on rail tracks - can AI save them?

These elephants are dying on rail tracks - can AI save...

Officials in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are using AI to monitor elephant movement...

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Business locked in expensive AI 'arms race'

Business locked in expensive AI 'arms race'

Business leaders feel pressure to invest in AI but the costs are formidable.

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How phone theft in London was tackled in the 90s

How phone theft in London was tackled in the 90s

In 1994, the boom in mobile phones spawned a crime wave of phone thefts in the capital.

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