UK considers banning VPN use for under-18s
A majority of British adults believe that virtual private networks (VPNs) should be restricted for under-18s, as growing numbers of young people turn to the technology to bypass age checks introduced under the Online Safety Act. Reports Technology News According to a new YouGov survey, 55% of UK adults support a ban on VPN use among minors, amid rising concerns that...
UK Space Agency to Join Forces with Tech Department
The UK Space Agency will be integrated into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in April 2026, as part of a government drive to cut bureaucracy and accelerate decision-making. Reports Technology News The move aligns with the wider ambition to reduce duplication across public bodies while streamlining operations. Although becoming a unit within DSIT, the UK Space Agency will...
OpenAI rolls out sub-$5 ChatGPT plan in India
OpenAI has introduced a new, lower-cost ChatGPT subscription plan in India called ChatGPT Go, priced at ₹399 per month ($4.60) — a more affordable option compared to the ₹1,999 (around $23) per month Plus plan. Reports Technology News Just a few days ago, the company rolled out local currency pricing for all its plans, and with this launch, it is also...
NHS Tests AI System to Accelerate Patient Discharges
An NHS Trust is developing an AI system designed to cut waiting times and speed up patient discharges. Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust is piloting the tool as part of the UK government’s AI Exemplars programme, which is backing a range of projects to bring artificial intelligence into frontline services. The system is intended to help clinicians draft discharge summaries more...
Government to Use AI to Stop Criminals Before They Act
The government is set to harness AI technology to create an advanced crime mapping system capable of predicting where and when violent incidents could occur—before they happen. Reports Technology News In a move echoing the futuristic themes of the sci-fi thriller Minority Report, Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has urged tech innovators to develop a detailed, real-time interactive crime map covering England...
Rolls-Royce Says AI Could Drive It to Become the UK’s Biggest Company
Rolls-Royce is aiming to harness its nuclear reactors to power artificial intelligence (AI), a move its chief executive believes could make it the most valuable company in the UK. Reports Technology News The engineering giant has secured agreements to supply small modular reactors (SMRs) to both the UK and Czech governments. Since AI’s surge in popularity in 2022, concerns have grown...
Perplexity AI Stuns Market With Bid to Buy Google’s Chrome Browser
Artificial intelligence start-up Perplexity AI has shocked the tech world with a $34.5bn (£25.6bn) takeover bid for Google Chrome, the globe’s most widely used web browser. Reports Technology News The three-year-old company — backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and chip giant Nvidia — is led by a former Google and OpenAI employee. However, one technology industry investor dismissed the bid...
Sam Altman Warns ‘AGI’ Term Losing Clarity as AI Race Intensifies
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) may once have been the rallying cry of every tech enthusiast, but OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the term is steadily losing its relevance. Speaking to CNBC, Altman said that rapid developments in the AI race have made it increasingly difficult to define AGI, rendering the concept less meaningful. Reports Technology News Traditionally, AGI has been described...
M&S Resumes Click and Collect Returns 15 Weeks After Cyber Attack
Marks & Spencer has reinstated its click-and-collect service, 15 weeks after suspending it in the wake of a major cyber attack. Reports Technology News The retailer halted online orders for clothing and home products, along with its in-store collection service, on 25 April following the incident. While online sales resumed on 10 June, M&S has now confirmed via its website that...
OpenAI Unveils ‘Significantly Advanced’ ChatGPT-5 Amid Rapid AI Race
OpenAI on Thursday unveiled the highly anticipated next generation of its flagship ChatGPT, showcasing “significant” advancements in artificial intelligence as the global race for AI supremacy intensifies. Reports Technology News The new model, ChatGPT-5, is being rolled out free to all users of the AI tool, which currently serves nearly 700 million people each week, OpenAI confirmed during a media briefing. Co-founder...
