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HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.
Why big tech is betting on cute mascots
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.
WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot
A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.
Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users
The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.
More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material
The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.
Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury
Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.
Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.
Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.
How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?
A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.
Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.
How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.
Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.
Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.
Source: BBC News