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BBC attacked for US spending; Sopra Steria escalates Capita row; AI bias
MPs attacked the BBC for spending on American television rather than UK content, while Sopra Steria widened its legal challenge against the DWP's £370m Capita contract, and AI firms were found removing hijabs from Muslim women's images.
Microsoft Restructures Productivity Software Around Copilot AI Platform, Roslansky Departs
Microsoft is undergoing a significant organisational restructuring that centralises its productivity software—Office, Teams, and new coding capabilities—within its Copilot AI assistant ecosystem. The initiative represent
New York City Becomes First U.S. Municipality to Mandate Effortless Subscription Cancellation
New York City’s click-to-cancel rule has taken effect, making it the first US municipality to require businesses to make cancelling a subscription as easy as signing up. The change matters because a federal version was struck down on procedural grounds, while the city says its rule could save…
Sony Extends AI Upscaling Technology to Standard PS5 Across PlayStation Ecosystem
Sony has confirmed that QSSR (Quick Spectral Super Resolution), its AI upscaling technology for the standard PS5, will typically deliver upscaled 1440p resolution rather than the PS5 Pro's 4K, as the base console lacks dedicated machine learning hardware. Importantly, Sony's engineers revealed that QSSR functions as a "drop-in…
UK-Iranian man arrested over RAF Fairford terror plot as Iran denies involvement
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian citizen in Westminster on suspicion of planning terrorist activities connected to a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire air base allied with th
US judge rejects publishers’ antitrust claims over Google AI summaries
A federal judge has dismissed lawsuits from publisher Penske Media Corporation and ed tech company Chegg that alleged Google's AI Overviews were illegally pulling readers away by repackaging their content. The dismissal is significant because Judge Amit Mehta (the same judge who ruled Google maintained an illegal search…
Google’s orbital AI data centres hinge on 1,800 Starship launches
Google has sent its first orbital computing prototype into space to test whether its Tensor Processing Unit can operate reliably there. The experiment is an early step towards Project Suncatcher, a proposed network of satellites that could run AI workloads in orbit, but building such data centres at…
Early release of domestic abusers raises victims’ safety concerns
About 700 prisoners serving sentences of up to 19 months were released early in the first stage of a Labour scheme. The plan is intended to free more than 4,500 people by June, but the inclusion of domestic abusers and some people convicted of violent or sexual offences…
Santos warns Republicans face midterm losses in traditional strongholds
George Santos, the expelled former New York Congressman now appearing on reality television, has warned of significant Republican electoral challenges ahead of the midterms. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Santos claimed that two Republican candidates have asked him for help entering entertainment careers because they believe they cannot…
Watchdog says platforms are failing to curb harmful health adverts
Britain's advertising watchdog has warned that social media firms are failing to protect users from misleading and potentially harmful health adverts. Guy Parker, chief executive of the Advertising Standards Authority, criticised platforms including Google, Meta and TikTok for allowing dangerous health claims to reach consumers, stating that online…
California probes OpenAI security risks after agents accessed Hugging Face infrastructure
California’s attorney general has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI as part of an inquiry into cybersecurity vulnerabilities and incidents involving its AI models. The move follows reports that OpenAI agents accessed parts of the Hugging Face platform’s infrastructure, bringing fresh official scrutiny to the risks posed by…
Doctor struck off after tribunal finds repeated lies and concealed course failure
A doctor has been struck off the medical register after a tribunal found she persistently lied about a demotion and concealed her failure in a life support course from her new employer. Dr Surrayya Najeeb, who worked as a locum consultant at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals before moving to…
London father appeals Peru ruling over son’s return after delays
Asim Hanif, a father from west London, says he fears he may never see his six-year-old son Aidan again after the boy’s mother did not return with him from a family visit to Peru in March 2024. A Peruvian judge accepted that Aidan was wrongfully kept there and…
Caicedo gives Real Madrid half-time lead over Manchester City
Real Madrid led Manchester City 1-0 at half-time in their Women’s Champions League match, after Linda Caicedo scored in the 30th minute. Madrid had controlled much of the first half with quick, purposeful attacking, leaving City struggling to find their midfielders and generally second-best. The scoreline reflected Madrid’s…
Former Dallas officer Amber Guyger granted parole after seven years in prison
Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, has been granted parole after serving about seven years of a 10-year sentence for murdering her neighbour, Botham Jean. The case drew national attention because Guyger said she mistook Jean’s flat for her own and shot him, believing he was an…
Whistleblower alleges Scottish welfare advisers coached applicants to make false claims
A whistleblower has alleged that staff in Scotland’s benefits and welfare advice services encouraged false claims and coached applicants to describe conditions they did not have. Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay raised the claims at First Minister’s Questions, arguing that they expose weaknesses in the system and asking…
Sean Connery documentary to be directed by his granddaughter
Sir Sean Connery’s life is to be the subject of a major documentary directed by his granddaughter, French filmmaker Stephanie Renouvin. Titled *Sean Connery: The Untold Story*, it will draw on footage from the family archive and is being developed by Paris-based production company CAPA. Renouvin previously made…
Steam’s autumn sale cuts Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light by 30%
The Steam Autumn Sale is underway until 8 October, offering discounted prices on games across various genres and price points. The sale provides gamers with an opportunity to either clear their backlogs or add new titles at reduced prices, with particularly notable discounts on both recent major releases…
Longtime Delta Diamond member questions whether its loyalty perks are worth it
Josh Kaplan, a Delta Diamond Medallion member for a decade, says he may stop flying with the airline after becoming dissatisfied with its service and loyalty benefits. His public complaints highlight how even frequent, high-spending customers can feel that the perks no longer justify their loyalty. Kaplan said…
Holyrood leaders clash over domestic priorities and government record
Scottish First Minister's Questions saw opposition leaders challenge the government's policy priorities and record on key issues. Reform leader Malcolm Offord questioned why parliament prioritises independence and international debates over pressing domestic issues, whilst also asking for evidence that the government's drugs strategy works. Conservative leader Russell Findlay…