TECHNOLOGYAirbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new codeAirbnb also said its customer support AI bot now handles 40% of issues without escalating to a human agent.TechCrunch·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe New Wild West of AI Kids’ ToysThese cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.Wired·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYWoman who returned from Syria refused bail – as it happened<p>This blog is now closed</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcaThe Guardian·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareCNN·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAustralia news live: woman accused of travelling to Syria to join IS refused bail; ABC reporters denied entry to One Nation press conference<p>Janai Safar, 32, one of four women who returned to Australia who were allegedly linked to Islamic State fighters. Follow updates</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</aThe Guardian·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYOne Nation candidate David Farley sought involvement with independent ‘Voices’ movement<p>Exclusive: Farley discussed preferences and suggested platform before Voices group endorsed his rival Michelle Milthorpe as its candidate</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">frThe Guardian·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe Canvas Hack Is a New Kind of Ransomware DebacleThousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.Wired·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe fax machine is the bottleneck in US healthcare, and VCs are starting to noticeLike many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders say the administrative staff they work with aren't worried about that; they're more worried aboTechCrunch·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYWhy you can never get your doctor to call you backLike many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders say the administrative staff they work with aren't worried about that; they're more worried aboTechCrunch·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYMusk v. Altman Evidence Shows What Microsoft Executives Thought of OpenAILeaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAI—but wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.Wired·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYInstagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.BBC News·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYA Project in Europe Tested Whether Students Could Live Without SmartphonesFor three weeks, thousands of children in Europe went without social media or their smartphones, or both. This is the diary of their digital detox.NY Times·May 8, 2026
