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Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor

Martin Scorsese gets backlash after endorsing 'creatively freeing' AI

AI can help directors "move faster without sacrificing quality or craft" in pre-production, he says.

• The Guardian Martin Scorsese accused of ‘throwing artists under bus’ with AI storyboards

Google ordered to put clearer links in AI search and let UK publishers opt out

Google must change AI Overviews after claiming users don’t want “lots of sources.”

• The Guardian UK media websites given power to block Google using their articles in AI search

Businesses use Google's AI to trick you. Google is quietly fighting back

A BBC investigation revealed a simple way to get AI chatbots to spit out misinformation. Google and other AI companies are now trying to fix the problem.

‘The CGI would have cost millions. I spent $2,000.’ Is Dreams of Violets AI slop – or the future of film-making?

My SSN was exposed in a breach at Columbia—a school I have no connection with

Columbia admits last year’s data breach exposed victims beyond its students, staff.

Microsoft, Atom Computing, EeroQ update their quantum computing progress

Some quantum computing companies we’ve covered have done recent progress updates.

Trump plan to test AI models has a problem—US security teams were gutted by DOGE

Critics say Trump plan to test AI models is short-sighted, performative.

No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup

How to stop AI from turning your brain to mush

GPS ruined our sense of direction. Search engines weaken our memory. AI, scientists warn, could do the same to everything from creativity to critical thinking.

How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff

Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

My year with the robots: how Joanna Stern let AI into her home, work – and heart

Smartglasses and earpieces may worsen exam cheating in schools, says Ofqual

It’s the Great Fear of Our Time. I’m Mathematically Sure It Won’t Happen. Noah Giansiracusa

I’m a Professional Writer Who Uses a Very Controversial Tool. It’s Not As Scary

Used Waymo robotaxi batteries become backup storage for power grids

Used Waymo batteries will bolster California and Texas energy storage projects.

Google’s new Gemma 4 12B model is designed to run on any laptop with 16GB of RAM

Gemma 4 12B uses a new encoding scheme and token prediction to punch above its weight.

Autonomous vehicles were supposed to cut traffic—what if they don’t?

Data shows Waymo’s robotaxis are empty for almost half of the miles they drive.

Phone signal on UK trains not good enough most of the time, research says

Fads, not friends, now dominate our social media feeds

Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and increase ad revenue.

Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time

According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".

It’s Going to Be Bigger Than Manhattan and Drain a State of Its Resources. Residents Are Fighting to Kill It. Nitish Pahwa

Can’t make sense of Dashlane’s vault theft notification? You’re not alone.

Security advisory leaves out key details. Dashlane maintains complete silence.

Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly

The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

New social features further Plex’s evolution from media server business

Plex is increaingly focusing on content discovery and streaming rentals.