Current in Tech

Does Spotify have a porn problem?

Does Spotify have a porn problem?

AI-generated audio pornography and sex podcasts are ranking highly on Spotify and explicit video clips are being easily concealed from safeguards. The platform’s reactive moderation is under fire. Sex sells, we all know that. But what business does porn have being on the biggest music streaming app? Technically, sexually explicit content...

swipe
Thousands of UK students found to be cheating with AI tools

Thousands of UK students found to be cheating with AI tools

An investigation by The Guardian has found that over 7,000 students have been discovered using AI tools such as ChatGPT for essay work. Experts believe this might be only a fraction of the true number. AI is back in the headlines this week, as a new investigation by The Guardian has found thousands of students to be using AI tools such as ChatGPT to cheat on essay work. The rate...

By Bristol, UK
Our breathing patterns may be as unique as fingerprints

Our breathing patterns may be as unique as fingerprints

A team of scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute recently discovered that our nasal breathing patterns are so unique, people can be accurately identified on them alone. A study showed a success rate of 96.8%. Ready to become acutely aware of your bodily functions? Let’s get into it. As incomprehensible as it seems when you truly think about it, we’ve accepted that our fingerprints are entirely unique to each of us. Many...

By London, UK
Uber set to trial driverless taxis in the UK

Uber set to trial driverless taxis in the UK

The car-hiring service Uber is planning to trial robotaxis in London early next year, having already experimented with driverless vehicles in the US. New robotaxis are set to be trialled in London at the beginning of 2026, Uber has said. Working in collaboration with UK AI company Wayve, Uber has yet to clarify whether its new driverless cars will be available for customers. It’s highly likely that this trial could...

By Bristol, UK
Apple unveils ‘liquid glass’ UI design at WWDC 25

Apple unveils ‘liquid glass’ UI design at WWDC 25

The announcement of a new UI design by Apple comes alongside a change in operating system names, as well as other upgrades for its iPhone and iPad products. Apple has announced and showcased a new ‘liquid glass’ UI design that will impact iPhones, iPads and Macs. As part of this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC 25), the tech firm showed off new, reflective visual interface assets that aim to mimic...

By Bristol, UK