https://news-matic.com Latest verified technology headlines and NewsMatic briefs. en Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:23:36 GMT https://news-matic.com/news/ai-app-ads-promoting-objectification-of-women-banned-by-watchdog-1doyolt https://news-matic.com/news/ai-app-ads-promoting-objectification-of-women-banned-by-watchdog-1doyolt The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:27:17 GMT Technology bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/pubs-in-england-and-wales-to-allow-digital-id-apps-to-prove-age-0gp5fr8 https://news-matic.com/news/pubs-in-england-and-wales-to-allow-digital-id-apps-to-prove-age-0gp5fr8 New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:07:56 GMT Technology bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/valve-s-steam-frame-is-excellent-but-at-over-1-000-is-vr-still-too-expensive-0t4yml3 https://news-matic.com/news/valve-s-steam-frame-is-excellent-but-at-over-1-000-is-vr-still-too-expensive-0t4yml3 The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:05:31 GMT Technology bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/what-is-ai-how-does-it-work-and-why-are-some-people-concerned-about-it-0kfjq25 https://news-matic.com/news/what-is-ai-how-does-it-work-and-why-are-some-people-concerned-about-it-0kfjq25 AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:09:56 GMT Technology bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/why-are-there-concerns-ai-could-threaten-humanity-and-how-real-are-they-0rqh092 https://news-matic.com/news/why-are-there-concerns-ai-could-threaten-humanity-and-how-real-are-they-0rqh092 Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:08 GMT Technology bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/trump-downplays-warnings-of-ai-risks-citing-rivalry-with-china-0juyckp https://news-matic.com/news/trump-downplays-warnings-of-ai-risks-citing-rivalry-with-china-0juyckp The US president said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen". Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:49:37 GMT Technology bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/questions-mount-over-what-an-ai-slowdown-would-look-like-0ykhjnf https://news-matic.com/news/questions-mount-over-what-an-ai-slowdown-would-look-like-0ykhjnf While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:20:22 GMT Technology bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/ai-staff-genuinely-frightened-for-humanity-s-future-ex-anthropic-researcher-tell-0sir8sk https://news-matic.com/news/ai-staff-genuinely-frightened-for-humanity-s-future-ex-anthropic-researcher-tell-0sir8sk It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:53:40 GMT Technology bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/anthropic-boss-dario-amodei-calls-for-ai-development-to-slow-down-15rgyrv https://news-matic.com/news/anthropic-boss-dario-amodei-calls-for-ai-development-to-slow-down-15rgyrv The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:16:47 GMT Technology bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/playstation-gambles-with-18-rated-wolverine-game-will-it-pay-off-1m96hb5 https://news-matic.com/news/playstation-gambles-with-18-rated-wolverine-game-will-it-pay-off-1m96hb5 The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the hotly anticipated superhero game from Spider-Man makers Insomniac. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:35:50 GMT Technology bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/uk-government-rejects-kill-switch-idea-for-dangerous-ai-1k3hja1 https://news-matic.com/news/uk-government-rejects-kill-switch-idea-for-dangerous-ai-1k3hja1 The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off". Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:07:07 GMT Technology bbc.co.uk