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Tech Life meets leading AI scientist Sasha Luccioni, one of the BBC’s 100 Women 2024.

Sony Hermen Hulst (left) and Hideaki Nishino (right) have been joint CEOs of Sony since June PlayStation’s boss says artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to “revolutionise” gaming, but he believes it will never replace the “human touch” of games made by people. Hermen Hulst and his co-CEO Hideaki Nishino spoke to the BBC as Sony celebrates the thirtieth anniversary …

Thousands of UK businesses could receive payouts if a legal claim filed against tech giant Microsoft is successful. Regulation expert Dr Maria Luisa Stasi is alleging the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing. She is seeking compensation of over £1bn on behalf of UK businesses. The BBC has approached Microsoft for comment. The …

Jaguar has unveiled its new luxury electric concept car at a launch event in Miami, providing a first look at the firm’s next generation of vehicles. The British manufacturer was accused of abandoning its rich history last month, when as part of a rebranding campaign it released a promotional video that didn’t feature any cars. The BBC’s Asia business reporter …

Getty Images Tesla chief executive Elon Musk’s record-breaking $56bn (£47bn) pay award will not be reinstated, a judge has ruled. The decision in the Delaware court comes after months of legal wrangling and despite it being approved by shareholders and directors in the summer. Judge Kathaleen McCormick upheld her previous decision from January, in which she argued that board members …

Getty Images The Type 00 is part of Jaguar’s relaunch as an electric-only brand Luxury car maker Jaguar has unveiled its new electric concept car, less than a fortnight after the release of a teaser video that stirred online controversy. The unveiling of the Type 00 car triggered mixed responses from social media users, with some cheering its design, while …

Aly Meghani Aly Meghani says his content breaks stereotypes and inspires people For the people over the age of 30 and not chronically online, the likes of Asher Glean, Nicholas Flannery and Kyra-Mae Turner are probably total unknowns. But, for those who spend more time than they’d like to admit scrolling through TikTok, these names are likely to be all …

Alex Tadross Alex Tadross sells cassette tapes and players Mars Tapes in Manchester is the last shop in the UK that just sells music on cassette tapes in the UK, according to co-owner Alex Tadross. Business is booming: “When the Oasis tour was announced we sold out of pretty much anything Oasis. Everything flew out,” he says. Also popular are …

Oura Smart rings have built-in sensors that monitor the wearer’s heart rate and other health issues Wearable tech – currently dominated by smart watches – is a multi-billion dollar industry with a sharp focus on health tracking. Many premium products claim to accurately track exercise routines, body temperature, heart rate, menstrual cycle and sleep patterns, among others. Health Secretary Wes …

Cate Blanchett has told the BBC she is “deeply concerned” about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the Australian actress said: “I’m looking at these robots and driverless cars and I don’t really know what that’s bringing anybody.” Blanchett, 55, was promoting her new film Rumours – an apocalyptic comedy about a group of …