Updates

6 Jul 2025

OpenAI rejects Robinhood’s token offering

Robinhood faces backlash after launching tokens linked to OpenAI without permission, prompting OpenAI to issue a public warning on X.

6 Jul 2025

ChatGPT use among students raises concerns over critical thinking

University lecturers say essays generated with AI often lack insight, originality and critical thought.

6 Jul 2025

Xbox projects cancelled amid Microsoft layoffs

Gaming projects like Perfect Dark and Everwild scrapped amid layoffs affecting Xbox teams.

6 Jul 2025

Bitcoin-backed life insurance now available in Russia

The insurance sector is embracing Bitcoin amid rising global demand for crypto-integrated financial instruments.

6 Jul 2025

Hackers steal $180M in Brazil’s biggest bank breach

The authorities are working to track stolen funds on blockchain networks following a record-breaking financial hack.

5 Jul 2025

Spotify hit by AI band hoax controversy

A mysterious band with no known members has gone viral on Spotify, sparking intense speculation that its music may be entirely AI-generated.

5 Jul 2025

LFR tech helps catch dangerous offenders, but Liberty urges legal safeguards

Police say the tech is efficient and just — campaigners call it invasive and unregulated.

5 Jul 2025

Ripple partners with AMINA Bank to expand in Europe

AMINA Bank will offer custody and trading of Ripple’s RLUSD, strengthening its presence in Europe.

5 Jul 2025

AI errors are creating new jobs for human experts

Rushed adoption of AI is proving more expensive than expected.

5 Jul 2025

Ari Aster warns of AI’s creeping normality ahead of Eddington release

‘They talk about AI like disciples,’ says Eddington director Ari Aster. ‘And that’s very frightening.’