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Tuesday, September 15, 2026 8:42 AM ET

BBC News - Technology

Meta to report child abuse material directly to Indian authorities - The move follows a BBC investigation about paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material on Meta's platforms.

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AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC

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Why cash continues to thrive even as India's digital payments grow

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Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?

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How to watch the cameras that watch you -- In the trade-off between privacy and security, it helps to know how much surveillance is happening around you. There are now easy ways to find out.

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Robots are asking for tips. Who actually gets the money? -- Machines are sticking out their digital palms. Your reaction could help shape the future of the service industry.

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Is tech ruining the World Cup?

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This robot dog patrols greenhouses to protect plants

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The 300-year-old tool helping stranded astronauts get home -- An old seafaring instrument could help astronauts on ever more far-flung and perilous missions.

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More companies are promoting staff based on their AI skills. Is it fair? -- Using employees' AI abilities as a measure of whether they should get a bonus, promoted - or even sacked - is fast becoming more common.

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Pizza-making robots promised the future. The results are half-baked -- A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

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Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote -- They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.

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The Secret Life of Rockpools

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Will Robots Take My Job?

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The Tech Billionaire Takeover

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Inside the Rage Machine

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Secrets of the Human Body

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Deep Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil

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Dolly: The Sheep that Changed the World

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Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards -- The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

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We must heed warnings of AI tech developers, says UK minister -- Louise Haigh is set to address growing concerns over AI safety in a speech at the TUC Congress.

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Campaigners object to major Leeds data complex -- On Saturday around 250 people gathered for a protest in Millennium Square against the development.

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Research centre aims to pioneer 'responsible AI' -- Sheffield Hallam University says its Centre of Excellence in AI and Robotics has an ethical focus.

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AI camera targeting U-turns at crash hotspot -- Police say motorists have ignored signage and a ban on U-turns at the location.

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AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act -- With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

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Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age -- New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.

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What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it? -- AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.

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Woman shocked by Aldi's AI response to complaint -- Jo Reeves complained after finding hairs in her dip and the Aldi response included an AI prompt.

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Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they? -- Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.

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China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI -- It follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.

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MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights -- Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.

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'What's for dinner?' makes couple TikTok stars -- Dawn Emmett films her partner Neil Haycock as he serves up their evening meals.

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Better broadband for 11,500 homes and businesses -- Premises in Dorset and south Somerset can now access gigabit-capable broadband.

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Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash -- The 21 Air-operated jet overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles.

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