MrBeast overtakes PewDiePie as most-subscribed YouTuber
MrBeast has ended PewDiePie's reign as the YouTuber with the most subscribers – the first change at the top in almost 10 years. Swedish creator PewDiePie, whose real name is…
Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake
Google's earthquake warning system failed to get to many Turkish residents before February's deadly tremor, a BBC Newsnight investigation has found. Google says its alert system can give users up…
E-bike battery fires prompt call for better regulation
Batteries for e-bikes should be regulated in the same way as fireworks, heavy machinery or medical devices because of the fire risk they pose, a charity has said. In June,…
Rare Apple computer trainers on sale for $50,000
A pair of rare Apple trainers are being sold by auction house Sotheby's for $50,000 (£38,969). The shoes were custom-made for employees only in the 1990s and were a one-time…
Twitter headquarters left with half a sign as police interrupt
Twitter's rebranding of its San Francisco headquarters has been left hanging after police were called. The Elon Musk-owned platform is changing its name to X, and attempted to remove the…
Worldcoin: Sam Altman launches eyeball scanning crypto coin
A cryptocurrency project described as being "dystopian" has been launched by AI entrepreneur Sam Altman. Worldcoin gives people digital coins in exchange for a scan of their eyeballs. In sites…
Artificial intelligence: Experts propose guidelines for safe systems
A global group of AI experts and data scientists has released a new voluntary framework for developing artificial intelligence products safely. The World Ethical Data Foundation has 25,000 members including…
Neopets: Virtual pet website plans $4m comeback
Virtual pet website Neopets is planning a comeback. Launched in 1999 by British developers, the site let users care for cartoon pets, chat and play games. But after Viacom bought…
More than 1,300 experts call AI a force for good
An open letter signed by more than 1,300 experts says AI is a "force for good, not a threat to humanity". It was organised by BCS, the Chartered Institute for…
‘Inevitable’ jobs will be more automated, says new AI adviser
Protecting British jobs will be a challenge as artificial intelligence systems become more advanced, the new head of the government's AI taskforce has told the BBC. Ian Hogarth said it…