‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk
The tycoon’s links with Donald Trump and Germany’s far-right AfD have slammed the brakes on sales and put the car’s owners in a spin
Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
Tech billionaire, a close adviser to the US president, is a vocal supporter of Germany’s far-right AfD party
Kate Bush and Damon Albarn among 1,000 artists on silent AI protest album
Recordings of empty studios represent impact on musicians of UK’s plans to let AI train on their work without permission
Apple announces $500bn in US investments over next four years
Spending ranges from new AI server factory in Texas to film and TV content and may add 20,000 jobs
Creative industries are among the UK’s crown jewels – and AI is out to steal them
The tech firms’ efforts to change copyright laws and gain free access to intellectual property is patently wrong
Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request
Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable
EU accused of leaving ‘devastating’ copyright loophole in AI Act
Architect of copyright law says EU is ‘supporting big tech instead of protecting European creative ideas’
More rhythm, less algorithm: why Deezer’s boss is vowing to put users in control of their music
Alexis Lanternier, chief executive of the French streaming service, says it can compete with bigger rivals by rewarding the real musicians its subscribers want to support
Protesters target Tesla showrooms in US over Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting
Demonstrations across the US against tycoon’s ties to Trump highlight potential risks to firm’s reputation and sales
Elon Musk’s mass government cuts could make private companies millions
Defense and tech firms – including Musk’s own – await potential contracts as Doge decimates US agencies
Arm looks to launch its own chip after landing Meta contract
Plan represents move away from SoftBank-owned group licensing its chip blueprints to firms such as Apple and Nvidia
‘It’s hard to survive’: why UK private hire drivers are striking on Valentine’s Day
About 200 drivers got in touch with the Guardian to share their views on the industrial action
EVs and datacentres driving new global ‘age of electricity’, says watchdog
Forecast for rising global electricity use likely to stoke fears of rising costs and stalled efforts to fight climate crisis
State department removes word ‘Tesla’ from $400m US armoured vehicles list
Earlier procurement forecast had suggested Elon Musk’s company would be a beneficiary of planned purchases
EV drivers spend extra £85m on VAT when using public chargers
Industry says ‘pavement tax’ due to disparity in VAT rates is holding back transition away from fossil fuels