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Experts are warning AI-generated receipts are now so convincing that they could be used to cheat company expense systems. OpenAI’s latest image generator, part of its ChatGPT 4o model, allows users to create fake receipts in seconds, complete with logos, stains, and creases. Online examples show how easily these images can bypass expense software, raising … Continue reading Security Stop Press : AI Deepfake Receipts Spark Expense Fraud Concerns →

In a move towards sustainable space colonisation, scientists at the University of Potsdam (Germany) have created working solar panels from molten Moon dust, hopefully paving the way for lunar bases powered by materials already found on the Moon. Why Haul It Up There If You Don’t Have To? Transporting anything into space is expensive. In … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Solar Panels Made From Molten Moon Dust →

ChatGPT has recently made a dramatic difference to the images you can produce and this video provides five examples of how it can be used – impressive stuff! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first] https://mklink-videos.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/2025-April-5-Ideas-To-Use-ChatGPT-Image-Feature.mp4

Do you spend ages dragging emails into folders, forwarding the same replies, or flagging messages for follow-up? Outlook’s ‘Quick Steps’ can automate all of that, turning multi-click jobs into a single tap. Here’s how to use it: Why it’s useful: Quick Steps are great for saving time on repetitive actions. You can set up shortcuts … Continue reading Tech Tip – Speed Up Outlook with Quick Steps →

ChatGPT’s image generation tools have just received a major upgrade, and while everyone is busy turning politicians into dreamy ‘Studio Ghibli’ characters, OpenAI’s (quiet) policy changes may prove to be the bigger story. A New Visual Brain for ChatGPT At the centre of this update is GPT-4o, OpenAI’s new omnimodal model. Unlike previous tools like … Continue reading Featured Article : ChatGPT Gets Image Upgrade and Fewer Restrictions →

In this week’s tech insight, here’s a handy guide to the major (and now plentiful) generative AI models available, including what they do best, and how to access them. Which One Is Right For You? The AI boom is showing no signs of slowing. Whether it’s for writing, coding, design, research, or customer support, generative … Continue reading Tech Insight : Your Guide to Choosing the Right AI Model in 2025 →

Google is rolling out a suite of new features (many powered by generative AI) across its core platforms to help users plan their summer holidays with greater ease and personalisation. Tools For Inspiration and Planning It appears that the update spanning Search, Maps, Lens, and Gemini, is designed to keep Google front and centre as … Continue reading Tech News : Google Unveils AI-Powered Holiday Planning Features →

It’s been reported that Croydon is set to become the first place in the UK (and possibly the democratic world) to host permanent live facial recognition (LFR) cameras on its streets. Two Fixed Units This Summer The Metropolitan Police has confirmed the installation of two fixed units in the town centre this summer, the first … Continue reading Tech News : Croydon First Place To Get Permanent Facial Recognition Cameras →

A software provider to the NHS has been fined £3.07 million after serious security lapses allowed hackers to steal sensitive personal data in a 2022 ransomware attack. A Breach With Real-World Impact The penalty, issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), follows a detailed investigation into Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd. In August 2022, the … Continue reading Company Check : NHS Supplier Fined £3m Over 2022 Ransomware Failures →

Troy Hunt (creator of ‘Have I Been Pwned’) has confirmed his blog’s mailing list was compromised after he fell for a phishing attack mimicking Mailchimp. Hunt says that while he was jet-lagged in London, he received a convincing phishing email prompting him to log into a fake Mailchimp site, mailchimp-sso.com. Hunt says he entered his … Continue reading Security Stop Press : ‘Have I Been Pwned’ Mailing List Stolen in Phishing Attack →