Tag Archives: BBC Tech

AI teachers and cybernetics – what could the world look like in 2050?

We asked several experts to predict the technology we’ll be using by 2050

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Elon Musk’s Grok AI alters images of women to digitally remove their clothes

The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

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Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026

The price of Ram – once one of the cheapest computer parts – has more than doubled since October 2025.

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How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

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Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

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Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus

The tech giant wants to build into its own AI tools which do complex things with minimal interaction.

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China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks

The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

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James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026

Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

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Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside

The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

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US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules

Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a “witch hunt” is taking place.

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