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Bots are driving down human traffic at the world’s largest online encyclopedia. Source link
OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit
The deal will see long term investor Microsoft retain a 27% stake in the ChatGPT-maker. Source link
Turing AI Institute boss denies accusations of 'toxic internal culture'
Whistleblowers also accused the charity’s leadership of misusing public funds and failing to deliver on its mission. Source link
ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts
The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly. Source link
Tech bosses could stop mobile phone theft, say MPs
The chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says “robust technical measures” could help reduce phone thefts. Source link
Armed police handcuff teen after AI mistakes crisp packet for gun
Taki Allen, 16, said he was eating a bag of Doritos after football practice before being handcuffed by police. Source link
Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model Source link
UK court loss could cost Apple £1.5bn
Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal Source link
President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
Mr Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws. Source link
Amazon apologises to customers impacted by huge AWS outage
A “faulty automation” was at the core of the issues that caused knock-on effects for more than one thousand sites on Monday, an expert told the BBC. Source link