Google developing kill switch for AI June 7, 2016 techengine comments (3) Scientists from Google and Oxford University are working on first steps to ensure robots do not go rogue.
Bug breaks Lexus cars’ maps systems June 7, 2016 techengine comments (3) A faulty software update stops Lexus cars being able to provide directions, digital radio or climate controls in the US.
Amazon to boost India investment by $3bn June 7, 2016 techengine comments (3) Online retail giant Amazon says it will invest an additional £3bn in India, where it already employs 45,000 people.
Tutor apps June 7, 2016 techengine comments (7) In the stress of the exam season, tutors are offering their last-minute help through online services.
No internet for Singapore public servants June 7, 2016 techengine comments (2) In a rare move, Singapore says it will restrict access to the internet for public servants starting May next year over information security concerns.
Is the web full of nasty tricks? June 6, 2016 techengine comments (4) Tech firms and companies trying to sell us things use a variety of tricks and ruses to get us to do what they want, as Zoe Kleinman explains.