Nvidia plots to take AI to space
2026-03-18 15:05:02 Nvidia has revealed plans to build AI data centres in space. The AI chip maker says that its new Space-1 Vera Rubin Module will be used by partners…
Instagram is removing end-to-end encryption for private messages
2026-03-18 15:03:01 Instagram is to remove end-to-end encryption for private messages between users. The social media platform’s owner Meta announced on its Instagram help page that end-to-end encryption will no…
OpenAI faces lawsuit from dictionary publishers Merriam-Webster
2026-03-18 15:00:56 OpenAI is being sued by the dictionary firm Merriam-Webster. The company, a subsidiary of Encylopaedia Britannica, filed a lawsuit in a Manhattan federal court last week that accuses…
Google ditches AI search feature that provided amateur medical advice
2026-03-17 15:07:07 Google has scrapped a new AI search feature that gave users crowdsourced amateur medical advice. The tech giant said that the launch of the ‘What People Suggest’ feature,…
UK Government announces £1 billion quantum funding pledge
2026-03-17 15:05:07 Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has vowed that Britain will not lose quantum computing talent. The UK Government has announced a £1 billion quantum funding pledge and Kendall hopes…
Anthropic looking to hire a weapons expert to prevent tech misuse
2026-03-17 15:03:31 Anthropic is looking to hire a chemical weapons and explosives expert to prevent “catastrophic” misuse of its tech. The US firm fears that its tool could tell someone…
Google rolling out major upgrade to Google Maps with Gemini-powered AI
2026-03-13 12:54:08 Google is rolling out a major upgrade to Google Maps, bringing its Gemini‑powered AI directly into the app and reshaping how users search for places and navigate cities.…
Meta pushes back launch of 'Avocado’ AI model amid 'performance concerns'
2026-03-13 12:46:06 Meta has delayed the launch of its next artificial‑intelligence model, known internally as Avocado, pushing its release to at least May after the system failed to meet performance…
Uber expands driverless taxi offering in Las Vegas with Motional partnership
2026-03-13 12:34:56 Uber users in Las Vegas can now be matched with a driverless electric vehicle after the company expanded its partnership with autonomous tech firm Motional. The new option…
WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass gets first update as devs admit new feature will 'take time to get right'
2026-03-12 13:39:13 The WWE 2K26 team will “require some time” to figure out the new Ringside Pass feature. The annual franchise is returning with a new instalment for 2026, and…
