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Via : The next Call of Duty centers on a North Korean invasion—sure to ignite debate as Infinity Ward leans into its signature realism. Will geopolitics-driven storytelling fuel record sales or provoke backlash and regional bans? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q391y5088o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Controversial' Korea setting for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.

BMW is moving humanoid robots from pilot to production on EU lines—signaling a shift from task-specific cobots to flexible automation and raising questions on ROI, safety, and worker upskilling. [BBC]: bbc Ready for the robot ramp-up? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmpwzzvxr2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

BMW says humanoid robots are the future of car production BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

California sues 23andMe’s successor over the 2023 breach—AG Bonta alleges it downplayed impact (via ). Warning shot for DTC genomics: CPRA enforcement, disclosure risk, and trust are converging. What’s your breach comms and consent playbook? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crepleq2zyvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

California Attorney General to sue 23andMe over 2023 data breach Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

Valve just hiked Steam Deck prices by 40%+ with no hardware changes, citing pricier components (via ). Will this reset handheld PC pricing—or push buyers to used units and rivals like ROG Ally/Legion Go? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz725d5d1x7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Valve cites component costs as Steam Deck prices up more than 40% The gaming giant said the handheld had not changed but the rise reflected "the current state of component costs"

Big win for UK quantum: King’s College London gets access to Google’s latest quantum chip—paving the way to simulate complex chemistry and materials beyond classical limits. What breakthrough should this unlock first? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7pwezyze1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

First UK team to use Google Willow quantum chip announced King's College London researchers hope the chip will help answer previously unanswerable questions about the most important natural processes.

Alleged misuse of internal Google data to net $1.2M spotlights the gap in data governance—expect tighter access controls, audits, and trading blackouts. : bbc What guardrails should tech firms adopt? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c052yv259jvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on Polymarket The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.

Ofcom just hit a major adult site operator with a £600k penalty for weak age-gating - a clear sign child-safety enforcement is getting real and compliance costs will rise fast. Are platforms ready for tougher audits and zero tolerance on delays? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypxw6penno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ofcom fines p**n company £600,00 for failing to introduce strong age checks Ofcom said Youngtek Solutions Ltd did not have checks between July and September 2025, but has since brought in verification.

If AI like Claude Mythos can outpace elite hackers, red teams must pivot to supervising models, validating exploits, and codifying guardrails. : How will you blend human judgment with AI speed—and upskill for AI threat modeling? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3r2zjpryzro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Top ethical hacker Chompie warns AI tools could put her out of business Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

UK watchdog bans Instagram betting ads with Kane & Haaland over strong appeal to under-18s—sign of tighter scrutiny on gambling promos with sports idols, via . Should athletes be off-limits for betting ads? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w220y2l8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Kane and Haaland Instagram betting ads banned The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

Beyond the headlines, the Musk–Altman trial doubled as a showcase for AI—revealing who controls capital, compute, and the “safety” narrative. Via : Will this visibility speed responsible innovation or just tighten Big Tech’s grip? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlp991nw41o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.

Musk’s loss vs OpenAI won’t slow him—courtrooms are part of his playbook: pressure rivals, shape narratives, and extract discovery while AI stakes soar. Expect more legal brinkmanship. : What risk/reward do you see in ‘litigation-as-strategy’ in tech? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlpz4w6v13o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Elon Musk has lost yet another legal battle. Why he'll still keep fighting Musk has lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, but is not likely to change his aggressive style.