Copycat coders create ‘vulnerable’ apps
Developers who copy code rather than write it themselves leave apps open to attack, a study warns.
AI could become ‘an enemy of the human race’ warns expert
Dr Stuart Russell warns that AI could become “too competent” at fulfilling badly-framed goals.
YouTube terminates Addy A-Game and Street Attraction channels
Hundreds of online videos are removed for breaking rules on nudity and sexual conduct after a BBC investigation.
How death threats spread in pro- and anti-Brexit Facebook groups
A BBC investigation found multiple violent comments and images, many aimed at individual MPs.
Transhumanism: How far would you go for a body upgrade?
Meet the “transhumanists” who are pushing the boundaries of technology to implant chips and more into their bodies.
Facebook encryption: Should governments be given keys to access our messages?
Facebook has been asked to roll back plans to bring end-to-end encryption to its platforms.