Entries by BBC News - Technology

Our fingerprints may not be unique, claims AI /in /by

An AI tool can identify prints from different fingers belonging to the same person.

Google’s billions make job cuts ‘needless’ – union /in /by

The Alphabet Workers Union criticises the tech giant for axing hundreds of jobs despite vast earnings.

Pornography review to canvass public’s view on issue /in /by

Porn stars, parents and the public are invited to answer questions to help advise government.

Animators say ‘AI isn’t going to get you an Oscar’ /in /by

Comic book writers and animators fear the growing impact of artificial intelligence.

Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds – but what are they? /in /by

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade.

Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime Video /in /by

The tech giant says a new round of job losses is needed to make its business more sustainable.

Gaming voice actors blindsided by ‘garbage’ union AI deal /in /by

Voice actors say they were not told about the agreement signed by the Sag-Aftra actors’ union.

Bitcoin ETF: Cryptocurrency swings as watchdog X account ‘compromised’ /in /by

US regulators are expected to make an announcement on new Bitcoin investment instruments this week.

All India Pregnant Job service: The Indian men who fell for the scam /in /by

The conmen in Bihar state promised to pay huge sums of money to men to get childless women pregnant.

New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries /in /by

Microsoft said AI and supercomputing were used to synthesise an entirely new material.