Coronavirus-themed game banned in China
A coronavirus-themed game has been blocked on Steam in China because of its politically motivated content.
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AI cannot be recognised as an inventor, US rules
An artificial intelligence system has been refused the right to two patents in the US, after a ruling only "natural persons" could be inventors.
US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites
Five of online retail giant Amazon’s foreign websites have been placed on a blacklist by the Trump administration.
Controversial sale of .org web domain blocked
The controversial sale of the .org web domain - used by charities and non-profit organisations - has been set back after months of deliberation.
Facebook uses 1.5bn Reddit posts to create chatbot
Facebook has launched a new chatbot that it claims is able to demonstrate empathy, knowledge and personality.
How will you commute to work after lockdown?
The traditional commute may never be the same again once people return to work after lockdown in what is likely to be an era of social distancing.
Zoom tackles hackers with new security measures
Zoom is implementing new security measures as it battles to prevent hackers from "zoombombing" video calls.
Google ends plans for smart city in Toronto
Google's sister firm Sidewalk Labs has scrapped a plan to build a smart city in Canada, citing complications caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Plandemic’ virus conspiracy video spreads across social media
Major social networks are rushing to take down a new coronavirus conspiracy theory video which has rapidly spread across the internet.
Robot dog enforces social distancing in Singapore park
A robot dog is patrolling one of Singapore's parks as part of coronavirus-related trial.
