Microsoft says AI is getting deployed ‘at scale’

The tech giant’s AI success has caused shares to surge, after its market value passed $3tn.

Fitbit denies Charge 5 update made devices unusable

More than 100 users say new software is causing Fitbits to malfunction or stop working altogether.

Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip

The company intends for such chips to eventually help tackle complex medical conditions.

India’s ancient carpet weaving industry meets AI

Kashmir’s handmade carpet industry is trying to maintain its traditions while staying competitive.

Apple says UK could ‘secretly veto’ global privacy tools

A law change to let the government block new features would be an “unprecedented overreach,” it says.

ChatGPT: Italy says OpenAI’s chatbot breaches data protection rules

Italy had previously banned the AI-powered chatbot over privacy concerns.

Has great white shark newborn been caught on film for the first time?

A YouTuber may have captured the first pictures of the early hours of a baby great white shark’s life.

X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral

Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral.

Should AI play an ever-growing role in tackling crime?

Artificial intelligence is being increasingly used by police forces, but critics are worried.

Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation

Explicit images of the popstar were spread millions of times on social media before being removed.