NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash. Source link
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Back button hijacking to be penalised in Google crackdown
Adam Thompson, director of digital at BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, told the BBC: “Practices like back button hijacking undermine the basic user experience and break the expectations people have of how the web should work, so it’s understandable that Google views this as a harmful behaviour and [is] taking action.” Source link
Continue readingRolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric convertible car
“We responded by bringing three things together that have never co-existed in our brand: the complete design freedom of coachbuilding, our powerful, near-silent all-electric powertrain, and a uniquely potent yet serene expression of open-top motoring.” Source link
Continue readingQuantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech? Source link
Continue readingTech Life – Sharing the road with driverless cars
Available for over a year Chris Vallance finds out about research to help self-driving cars communicate with other road users. Hear what happened when he came into contact with a virtual vehicle! Also this week: you’ve probably seen the app on TV news recently, but how does MarineTraffic know which ships are doing what in […]
Continue readingMan charged with attempted murder in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives. Source link
Continue readingRoblox defends expanded safety checks but parents are concerned
In an interview with BBC News, Matt Kaufman, Roblox’s chief safety officer, said the company’s age‑estimation system, which includes facial analysis, is now used by more than half of its daily users, amounting to tens of millions of people worldwide. Source link
Continue readingGTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers. Source link
Continue readingOpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail
San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight. Source link
Continue readingMeta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits
The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California Source link
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