It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65772154?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Ministers seek to understand more about video games
The government wants stronger evidence on psychological impacts of gaming and how the industry works.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65757452?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years
The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65762114?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence
The Theranos founder, 39, was convicted last year of defrauding investors and wire fraud.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65756588?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work
Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65760449?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Nvidia briefly worth $1 trillion thanks to AI boom
Investors excited about the possibilities for artificial intelligence have sent the US chipmaker's value soaring.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65757812?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Music streaming royalties to be discussed by government
It will look into claims of unfairness amid reports labels receive the lion's share of royalties.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65753759?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn
Heads of OpenAI, Google Deepmind and Anthropic say the threat as great as pandemics and nuclear war.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65746524?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch
Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65750918?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Amazon to offer parents term-time-only working
The online giant is offering a flexible contract but the GMB union says workers want higher pay.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65725538?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?
Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65678967?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Capita hack: 90 organisations report data breaches to watchdog
The privacy watchdog is urging groups using the outsourcing giant to check if data has been exposed.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65746518?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment
Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65743247?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?
Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65640622?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research
The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65735769?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code
"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65733969?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter engineering boss quits after DeSantis launch glitches
Ron DeSantis' launch of his White House presidential campaign was hit by technical problems.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65717731?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study
The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65717487?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil
The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65714083?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?
Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65034773?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
ChatGPT-maker warns it might leave EU over planned AI law
OpenAI's Sam Altman says if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65708114?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft: Chinese hackers hit key US bases on Guam
The malware hit facilities on Guam that would be critical to any US response to an invasion of Taiwan.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65705198?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
PlayStation Showcase 2023: Spider-Man 2 impresses, Project Q confuses
Against huge hype, the console giant's games reveal sparks a mix of excitement and disappointment.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-65707249?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again
A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65689580?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Virgin Orbit: Branson's rocket firm permanently ceases operations
The announcement that Virgin Orbit has shut down comes just months after a major mission failure.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65692302?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Chip war: Apple strikes major US-made semiconductor deal
The move comes as a trade row centred on the tech industry intensifies between Washington and Beijing.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65692276?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Minister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan
Minister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65686989?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta loses millions as made to sell Giphy to Shutterstock
Social-media giant Meta was ordered to sell Giphy by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65684986?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI scanner used in hundreds of US schools misses knives
After a school stabbing, a BBC investigation into Evolv’s AI weapons scanner reveals doubts about its effectiveness.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65342798?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
TikTok sues Montana to overturn first US state ban
The western state last week became the first in the US to ban the hugely-popular video platform.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65677768?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Neeva: Ad-free search engine shuts down
Founded by a former Google exec, Neeva asked people to pay for the service rather than be shown ads.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65671468?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data
The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65669839?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Roblox: Ten-year-old spent £2,500 of mum's money without her knowing
Tesco Bank initially refused to refund the mum but changed its mind after a BBC show got involved.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65659896?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects
It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65667746?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Council accidentally published staff salaries online
Personal details of 15,000 South Lanarkshire council staff, including their salaries, were posted online.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65648518?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Montana TikTok creators shrug off state's ban on app
Montana is first US state to ban the app, but influencers there don't seem too concerned.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65642954?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Critics say £1bn for UK chip industry not enough
One CEO says the government's semiconductor strategy does not address the needs of UK chipmakers.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65633812?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Can you get cheaper broadband deals with social tariffs?
Find out whether you are eligible for a social tariff and how to pay less each month.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65628687?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Woodward and Bernstein: Watergate reporters warn of the limitations of AI
Journalists Woodward and Bernstein tell the BBC the press is essential in finding the truth.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65609965?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok
Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65630201?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Legend of Zelda game sells 10 million copies in three days
Tears of the Kingdom becomes the fastest-selling game in the Legend of Zelda franchise.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65609932?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Face recognition used at Cardiff Beyoncé concert criticised
The police are using the technology on the city's streets, a move that has divided opinion.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65622404?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk: I will say what I want even if it costs me
Twitter's owner has been criticised for spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories online.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65609927?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Cryptocurrency: Treat investing as gambling, MPs say
Retail investment in cryptocurrency is too risky to be regulated as a financial service, a committee says.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65610851?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Ex-Apple engineer accused of stealing self-driving car secrets
The 35-year-old suspect allegedly downloaded large amounts of data before fleeing to China.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65616384?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence
Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65616866?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook and Instagram paid verification starts in UK
Subscribers must be at least 18 years old and submit a government ID and a selfie video to qualify.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65571152?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter wrong to block tweets during Turkey election - Wikipedia founder
The founder of Wikipedia said Twitter should not have complied with the Turkish government's demands.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65609123?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tory peer proposes Online Safety Bill change to tackle online sexist abuse
Social media companies will be held accountable for sexist abuse under new proposals to the Online Safety Bill.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65610719?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft's Activision takeover approved by EU after UK veto
The proposed $69bn acquisition of Activision is splitting global regulators over competition concerns
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65566438?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?
With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65544054?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tears of the Kingdom: Fans react to Zelda sequel launch
Nintendo's new Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom, is already a hit with fans and critics.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65571807?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Mike Lynch: Autonomy founder extradited to US in criminal case
Mike Lynch is accused of overinflating the value of his firm Autonomy when he sold it to Hewlett-Packard.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65568967?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
YouTuber Trevor Jacob admits to crashing plane for views
Trevor Jacob will plead guilty to obstructing an investigation by destroying the wreckage.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65567519?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Hacker marketplace still active despite police 'takedown' claim
Police said the "dangerous" Genesis Market had been dismantled, but it is still selling hacker products.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65558612?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
UK further restricts Microsoft and Activision merge
The UK competition regulator bans Microsoft and Activision from "acquiring an interest" in each other.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65557230?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Indians urged to report growing WhatsApp spam calls
Many users have been complaining about receiving calls from unknown international numbers.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-65481930?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Disney+ streaming business loses 4m subscribers in first quarter
Most of the losses came from its Hotstar service in Asia, which has lost rights to Indian cricket matches.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65553932?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold
Major renewable energy projects being delayed by more than 10 years as grid reaches capacity.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65500339?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Google brings AI to search as it vies with Microsoft
The firm is rolling out artificial intelligence to its core search engine, after Microsoft did similar with ChatGPT.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65545864?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Vodafone 3G turn-off sparks internet access fears
The network is to begin a UK-wide shutdown of its 3G network in June so it can invest more in 4G and 5G.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65545865?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter will encrypt private messages, says Elon Musk
The platform is adding extra security for direct messages, and may also introduce voice and video calls.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65533021?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Vietnam to crack down on anonymous social media accounts
It's the latest in a series of restrictions imposed by the Vietnamese government on social media users.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65529716?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Children's commissioner: Pornography affecting 8-year-olds' behaviour
Schools need to improve education and parents to set boundaries, the children's commissioner says.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65534354?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter plans to remove and archive inactive accounts
Chief executive Elon Musk said the move was important to make more Twitter usernames available.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65533014?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tech layoffs: LinkedIn cuts 700 jobs and phases out China
The careers site is the latest tech company to announce major job cuts.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65529664?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
ChatGPT: Can students pass using AI tools at university?
There are fears about cheating, but new advice says students should be taught how to use AI tools.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-65316283?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple co-founder says AI may make scams harder to spot
Silicon Valley veteran tells the BBC he thinks AI creations should be clearly labelled.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65496150?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack
Joseph Sullivan was convicted over covering up a security breach of 57 million user accounts in 2016.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65497186?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Banks warn of big increase in online scams
Barclays said 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65486219?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
White House: Big Tech bosses told to protect public from AI risks
The White House told executives that they have a "moral" duty to make sure their products are safe.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65489163?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Discord plans to make everyone change their username
The changes will come into effect on the online group-chat platform "over the coming weeks".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65483184?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
UK competition watchdog to launch review into AI
The CMA will look into whether the development of new AI technology is in consumers' best interests.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65478156?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US regulator says Meta putting child users at risk
The Federal Trade Commission says it wants to stop Facebook's owner from making money out of children.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65478062?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline
A July deadline for airlines to refit planes to avoid 5G signal interference will remain in place.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65465512?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI 'godfather' Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits Google
Geoffrey Hinton tells the BBC some of the dangers in the artificial intelligence field "are quite scary".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65452940?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
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