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Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

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

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

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

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, 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".