World High Tech News

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years

The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors.

Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?

Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better.

Questions raised over Temu cash 'giveaway' offer

Participants can get £50 - but must permanently consent to the retailer using their personal data.

Top streamer Ninja diagnosed with cancer at 32

Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins is the most-followed streamer in the world, with 19m followers on Twitch.

Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'

The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.

European flying car technology sold to China

The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'

National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.

Could AI take the grind out of accountancy?

AI could mean fewer accountancy jobs but is also taking over some of the more mundane tasks.

Payout for Uber Eats driver over face scan bias case

A black delivery driver's account was removed after facial-recognition software failed to recognise him.

Apple, Meta and Google to be investigated by the EU

If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.