Entries by BBC News - Technology

AI cannot patent inventions, UK Supreme Court confirms /in /by

A technologist wanted his AI recognised as the inventor of a food container and a flashing light beacon.

Porn viewers in EU may have to prove their age /in /by

Pornhub, Xvideos and Stripchat told they face stricter regulation because they have so many users.

Meta blocked access in Canada to news on Facebook and Instagram /in /by

Meta blocked news content on its platforms in Canada now that a law requires tech giants pay for it.

Insomniac: Spider-Man 2 PlayStation studio victim of huge hack /in /by

Details of Insomniac’s upcoming Wolverine game plus employee and company data appear online.

Nasa beams cat video from deep space with laser /in /by

The ultra HD footage of Taters the cat was sent as the agency tries to improve space communications.

Digital landline switch paused for vulnerable people /in /by

UK phone providers such as BT and Virgin hold off making users upgrade after “serious incidents”.

EU takes action against Elon Musk’s X over disinformation /in /by

The EU says it is launching “formal enforcement proceedings” against the social media platform.

Twitch U-turns on ‘artistic nudity’ policy /in /by

A flood of AI-generated nudity prompts the streaming giant to abandon new rules after just two days.

Green shipping corridors gaining momentum /in /by

Ports around the world are investing in green fuels to allow cargo ships to sail carbon-free.

The secret sauce for Taiwan’s chip superstardom /in /by

How an island that exported t-shirts and sugar turned into the world’s largest silicon chip factory.