Wednesday September 16, 2026
OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
As the world debates an AI slowdown, Sam Altman and several other tech leaders say they have incentives to self-police their AI advancements.
Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
Tuesday September 15, 2026
Tech Life
What should children learn in a world transformed by artificial intelligence?
Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit
The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.
Why weapons used in space could impact us all
The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.
What weapon could the US have put into space?
The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.
Data centre could threaten rare species, says charity
Incredibly rare habitats would be destroyed, the Essex Wildlife Trust warns.
