Tech companies launch fightback against proposed law to introduce ‘kill switch’ on powerful artificial intelligence models
‘Hallucinations’ in new feature provoke ridicule and raise questions about betting core business on an experimental product
If the Big Tech company is found to be breaking the law, it could change corporate behaviour in a profound way
Big Tech in battle over AI agents that can autonomously complete tasks for workers
Microsoft, Meta and Google have released new versions with fewer ‘parameters’ that are cheaper to build and train
Competitive haste raises questions about safe development of the technology. Explore the issues with this dean’s case study
Feature that automatically locks screen when device is snatched comes amid reports of rise in the crime
Google’s streaming company considers appeal and voices concern about impact on freedom of expression
Tech giant showcases series of artificial intelligence products in wake of new models by Meta and Microsoft
Tokyo, Seoul and Canberra follow EU and US in trying to rein in dominance of Apple and Google
Department of Justice has challenged tech group’s market power in high-profile showdown
iPhone maker has also created a secretive Zurich lab as it prepares fightback against rivals
Shares of Google’s parent company jump after first-quarter earnings beat expectations and $70bn stock buyback
Teams tackling artificial intelligence models unified under leadership of DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis
Miami-based market maker’s shift shows developing relationship between Big Tech and financial markets
A proposal to charge for AI features would be a big shake up to the company’s search engine
The Silicon Valley group has stumbled in the rollout of generative AI. Insiders say cultural and organisational issues are to blame
Proposals would mark first time any of the software group’s core product falls behind a paywall
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Big Tech groups are the first to face full investigations under bloc’s Digital Markets Act
Human experts prefer TacticAI’s suggested positional improvements at corner kicks
New Digital Markets Act will be a test case for how far regulators can dictate design of products and services
Prosecutors say man had access to the ‘building blocks’ of company’s cutting-edge technology
Prime minister pledges to respond to move that News Corp says threatens viability of some media groups
Microsoft, Google and Meta are using more water to cool down data centres that power artificial intelligence products
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