Elon Musk is seeking up to $134bn from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming the AI giants profited unfairly from his early backing.
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ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users as OpenAI searches for new revenue
OpenAI will trial adverts in ChatGPT for free users and a new $8-a-month tier, as it looks to boost revenue amid ongoing AI losses.
Musk’s Starlink undercuts BT with UK broadband price cuts
Elon Musk’s Starlink is now cheaper than BT in parts of the UK after broadband price cuts to £35 a month, intensifying pressure on traditional providers.
Google parent joins $4 trillion club after Apple selects its AI technology
Alphabet joins the $4 trillion club after Apple confirms it will integrate Google’s Gemini AI into Siri and other products, boosting Google’s AI ambitions.
Former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick joins Meta in senior AI strategy role
Meta has named former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman to drive AI strategy and infrastructure funding.
Liz Kendall warns xAI over Grok images as UK moves to criminalise non-consensual AI deepfakes
The Technology Secretary warns xAI could be blocked in the UK as new laws target AI-generated intimate images without consent.
Hong Kong tech firms make strong showing at CES 2026 with award-winning innovations
Hong Kong tech companies win major awards and attract global buyers at CES 2026, reinforcing the city’s role as an international innovation hub.
Ofcom demands answers from X over claims Grok AI generates sexualised images of children
Ofcom has contacted X and xAI after reports Grok AI generates sexualised images of children and non-consensual deepfakes.
UK government launches £210m cyber action plan to protect digital public services
The UK government has unveiled a £210m Cyber Action Plan to strengthen public sector defences and protect vital digital services.
Tech trade show boss criticises UK for lack of support at CES
The boss of CES has accused the UK government of failing to support British tech firms, warning the country is falling behind European rivals.
The AI tool that could save the NHS £300m a year by cutting missed appointments
Health-tech firm DrDoctor says its AI system can cut missed NHS appointments by 30%, potentially saving £300m a year and treating thousands more patients.
A third of UK businesses plan AI investment in 2026 as confidence ticks up
A third of UK businesses plan to invest in AI in 2026, according to Lloyds’ Business Barometer, as firms prioritise productivity, skills and technology to drive growth.
Llinkedin founder bankrolls Labour’s TikTok push against reform
Reid Hoffman, the LinkedIn founder, is helping to bankroll Labour-linked digital agency FourOneOne, which supports MPs with TikTok strategy and influencer outreach aimed at countering Reform UK.
The Museum of Failure is coming to the UK – and Britain’s flops are centre stage
The Museum of Failure is coming to the UK, showcasing iconic British flops from the Titanic to Brexit – and challenging how we think about innovation and risk.
Humanoid robot market tipped to reach $9tn as China leads global adoption
The global market for humanoid robots could be worth $9 trillion by 2050, with China accounting for the majority of demand and basic household models expected within five years.
