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Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age

Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age

September 15, 2026

New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.

Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?

Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?

September 14, 2026

The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.

What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?

What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?

September 14, 2026

AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.

Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?

Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?

September 14, 2026

Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.

Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China

Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China

September 13, 2026

The US president said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

September 13, 2026

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

September 13, 2026

It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

September 13, 2026

The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

PlayStation gambles with 18-rated Wolverine game - will it pay off?

PlayStation gambles with 18-rated Wolverine game - will it pay off?

September 12, 2026

The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the hotly anticipated superhero game from Spider-Man makers Insomniac.

UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI

UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI

September 11, 2026

The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".

Does this AI comic make you laugh?

Does this AI comic make you laugh?

September 11, 2026

Comedian Garrett Millerick has created an AI avatar based on his own material. Is it any good?

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons

September 11, 2026

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

Can Europe recharge its battery industry?

Can Europe recharge its battery industry?

September 11, 2026

Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

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September 15, 2026

What should children learn in a world transformed by artificial intelligence?

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September 08, 2026

Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims.

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September 01, 2026

AI can only communicate in languages that it's been trained on.

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August 25, 2026

The government agency that's encouraging high-risk and high-reward research.

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September 12, 2026

Shiona McCallum meets mums and hospital staff trialling a new assisted birth innovation.

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September 05, 2026

Laura Cress has the highlights from Gamescom, the biggest gaming convention in the world.

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August 01, 2026

New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme.

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July 25, 2026

Highlights from the Esports World Cup in Paris and how to build a gaming PC.

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