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AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog

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Lead development · 9/15/2026, 11:27:17 PM UTC

The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

Technology · 9/14/2026, 11:07:56 PM UTC

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.

Technology · 9/14/2026, 5:05:31 PM UTC

The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.

Technology · 9/14/2026, 4:09:56 PM UTC

AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.

Technology · 9/14/2026, 12:00:08 PM UTC

Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.

Technology · 9/13/2026, 6:49:37 PM UTC

The US president said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

Technology · 9/13/2026, 6:20:22 PM UTC

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

Technology · 9/13/2026, 2:53:40 PM UTC

It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

Technology · 9/12/2026, 9:16:47 PM UTC

The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

Technology · 9/12/2026, 12:35:50 AM UTC

The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the hotly anticipated superhero game from Spider-Man makers Insomniac.

Technology · 9/11/2026, 3:07:07 PM UTC

The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".