WordPress Unveils Telex, Its Experimental AI Development Tool
WordPress has introduced Telex, an experimental tool designed to make building website features quicker and easier with the help of AI. With Telex, there’s no need to learn coding or hire a developer. Users simply type a description in plain language—such as “image slider,” “photo gallery,” or “contact form”—and Telex instantly generates the code, packaging it into a ready-to-use...
Notion Expands to Europe with First UK Office
Notion, the San Francisco-based workspace software company valued at $10bn, is accelerating its European expansion with the opening of several new offices, including a major base in London. Reports Technology News Backed by Index Ventures and Sequoia, the AI-driven platform is establishing three new hubs across Europe, located in London, Paris, and Munich, to strengthen its presence across the EMEA region. The...
Meta blocks AI chatbots from discussing suicide with teens
Meta announced it will introduce additional guardrails to its artificial intelligence chatbots, including preventing them from engaging with teenagers on sensitive topics such as suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. Reports Technology News The move follows an investigation launched two weeks ago by a US senator after leaked internal documents suggested the company’s AI products could have “sensual” conversations with teens. Meta...
Zopa: UK Banks Set to Pour £1.8bn into Generative AI by 2030
UK banks are expected to channel more than £1.8bn into generative AI by 2030, according to new research from Zopa and Juniper Research. Reports Technology News The financial sector is set to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of secure generative AI adoption, with applications ranging from automating routine tasks to powering advanced financial modelling, improving customer service, and enhancing security. Zopa’s...
Meta teams up with Midjourney to develop AI image and video models
Meta has entered into a licensing deal with Midjourney to integrate the startup’s AI image and video generation technology, Meta Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang announced Friday in a Threads post. According to Wang, Meta’s research teams will work closely with Midjourney to bring its capabilities into future AI models and consumer products. Reports Technology News “To deliver the best possible...
Grok AI Accidentally Leaks Hundreds of Thousands of Grok Chats to Google
Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, has accidentally left hundreds of thousands of Grok chatbot conversations publicly accessible on Google, sparking major privacy concerns. Reports Technology News The issue stems from Grok’s “share” feature. When users opted to share a chat, the system generated a unique URL intended for private distribution via email, text, or other channels. However, these links were also...
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...
