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Armed police handcuff teen after AI mistakes crisp packet for gun

Taki Allen, 16, said he was eating a bag of Doritos after football practice before being handcuffed by police.

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Millions of UK Apple users could get pay-out after court ruling

Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal

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No digital ID checks until you change jobs, says No 10

The government plans to introduce the scheme for workers by the end of parliament in 2028.

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President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws.

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Amazon apologises to customers impacted by huge AWS outage

A “faulty automation” was at the core of the issues that caused knock-on effects for more than one thousand sites on Monday, an expert told the BBC.

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Amazon unveils prototype AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers

The tech giant says the glasses are designed for its delivery drivers rather than the general public.

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Tesla profits slide despite record revenue

Elon Musk’s electric car maker reported record revenue as US buyers rushed to secure a key tax credit.

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Apple and Google may be forced to change app stores in UK

The Competition and Markets Authority says the tech giant dominate the smartphone market.

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JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts

The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says.

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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI releases browser in attempt to rival Google

ChatGPT Atlas was unveiled as the company seeks new ways to corral users to its online offerings

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