I was paid to write fake Google reviews – then my ‘bosses’ tried to scam me

March 27, 2026 · 8:31 AM Jasper Jolly

Undercover reporter gets a taste of the sprawling fraud industry in which cryptocurrencies play a...

‘Accountability has arrived’: dual US court losses show shifting tide against Meta and co

March 27, 2026 · 12:25 AM Dara Kerr

With two unprecedented trial defeats, big tech firms face crisis akin to that faced by cigarette...

New York City hospitals drop Palantir as controversial AI firm expands in UK

March 26, 2026 · 11:48 PM Sanya Mansoor

The decision follows activist pressure as Palantir faces growing scrutiny over NHS and UK...

Human rights groups cheer ‘watershed’ verdict in social media addiction trial

March 26, 2026 · 9:46 PM Sanya Mansoor

As many organizations celebrate outcome, some are skeptical as to what it means for privacy...

Brussels opens investigation into Snapchat amid concern over children’s safety

March 26, 2026 · 5:08 PM Jennifer Rankin in Brussels

European Commission says social messaging app is exposing children to grooming and sexual...

Google warns quantum computers could hack encrypted systems by 2029

March 26, 2026 · 3:22 PM Aisha Down

Banks, governments and tech providers urged to upgrade security because current systems will soon...

Starmer vows to tackle social media’s ‘addictive features’ to protect children

March 26, 2026 · 1:26 PM Robert Booth UK technology editor

Prime minister says UK must do more to regulate against potential harms after landmark ruling in US...

Creator of AI actor Tilly Norwood says she received death threats over project

March 26, 2026 · 12:00 PM Michael Savage

Eline van der Velden says she developed her ‘digital twin’ to provoke discussion but backlash...

Charity Commission warns Alan Turing Institute of its legal duties after complaints

March 26, 2026 · 6:00 AM Dan Milmo Global technology editor

Exclusive: Watchdog issues formal guidance to trustees at top AI research institute after staff...

Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds

March 25, 2026 · 8:06 PM Dara Kerr

Jury in Los Angeles awards plaintiff damages of $6m, with Meta to pay 70% and YouTube the remainder

Record investment in quantum computing talent | Letter

March 25, 2026 · 4:33 PM

Letter: UK’s advantageous position in the field is down to sustained long-term public investment...

UK iPhone users face over-18 age check to use services after update

March 25, 2026 · 4:32 PM Robert Booth UK technology editor

Ofcom says decision is ‘real win for children and families’ but some users raise concerns over...