June 2023 ~ World Inside

Sky Mobile and Giffgaff customers suffer outage

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The networks both confirm users reporting problems with their mobile phone connection.

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Dutch to restrict chip equipment exports amid US pressure

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The Dutch government said the decision was taken on "national security grounds".

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Pokemon Go maker Niantic cuts a quarter of its workforce

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The US-based firm says it will also close its studio in Los Angeles and cancel two video game titles.

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Can Canada make big tech pay for news?

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The country is the latest front in a fight that analysts say has big stakes for news - and democracy.

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Google to scrap local news links in Canada over Online News Act

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The move is a protest against a Canadian bill that will make tech giants pay for news content.

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What is Kick the streaming platform that's signed up xQc?

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It's already nabbed big names Amouranth and xQc - can the crypto-backed upstart become top dog?

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Councillors quitting over in-person meetings

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Councils say not allowing meetings that include virtual attendance makes it harder for parents and disabled people.

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Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online peers say

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Some people struggle to get online, putting them at a disadvantage, a Lord's committee says.

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ChatGPT owner OpenAI to open first foreign office in UK

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The Microsoft-backed company says the London office will allow it to 'attract world-class talent'.

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BT investigated over major 999 call disruption

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Probe launched after emergency services across the UK reported 999 calls were failing to connect on Sunday.

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French police kill teen who refused traffic stop

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A 17-year-old is shot dead near Paris in broad daylight after failing to obey traffic police.

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Apple joins opposition to encrypted message app scanning

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WhatsApp and iMessage could be forced to scan for child abuse images under the Online Safety Bill.

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AI cuts treatment time for cancer radiotherapy

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The technology will be offered at cost price to all NHS trusts in England, following successful pilot studies.

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Meta: Facebook owner launches virtual reality subscription service

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It is the latest attempt by the parent company of Facebook to make its VR business profitable.

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Jail terms for sharing or creating explicit images without consent

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Changes to the Online Safety Bill include up to two years in prison for sharing or creating explicit images without consent.

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'We want Brixton to be a black Silicon Valley'

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A trio of entrepreneurs have raised over £5m to invest in 30 British black-led start-ups by 2026.

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Why is it so rare to hear about Western cyber-attacks?

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Could a cyber-attack on a Russian technology company provide a rare insight into a Western hack?

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Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada

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It comes after parliament passed a bill requiring tech giants to compensate publishers for news.

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Students switch to AI to learn languages

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Many people are using AI like ChatGPT to improve their language skills but learning that way has drawbacks.

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Police warn Android phone users over 999 call feature

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Forces say update that lets button pushes trigger calls is bombarding operators with "silent" calls.

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Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fight

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Earlier this month, Meta showed staff plans for a text-based social network designed to compete with Twitter.

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Elon Musk: Australia issues legal warning to Twitter over online hate

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Elon Musk bought the firm last year for $44bn and promised to protect free speech on the platform.

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Amazon accused of tricking Prime customers

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The US has sued Amazon for allegedly manipulating customers during the Prime sign-up process.

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Five potential outcomes of AI in 99 seconds

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The BBC spoke to various experts about the dangers artificial intelligence could pose.

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Modi in US: Elon Musk says Tesla to come to India 'as soon as possible'

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The Indian prime minister met Mr Musk on Tuesday during his three-day state visit to the US.

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MOVEit hack: Gang claims not to have BBC BA and Boots data

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Cyber criminals say they do not have data belonging to UK organisations thought to be victims of a mass hack.

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Virgin Media email service users suffer lengthy failure

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The company has apologised after some problems remain unresolved over 36 hours since first reported.

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TerraUSD: South Korea 'cryptocrash king' Do Kwon jailed

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The collapse of the terraUSD stablecoin and the associated Luna token rocked cryptocurrency markets.

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Airbus experiments with more control for the autopilot

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Airbus has been testing new automated technology that it says has the potential to improve flight safety.

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Reddit protesters bombard site with John Oliver pictures

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Some of the biggest subreddits are now only allowing posts featuring the British comedian.

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Why Spotify's big bet on Meghan Markle fell flat

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The end of the Duchess of Sussex's podcast on Spotify is a sign of wider change in the industry.

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Can Amsterdam make the circular economy work?

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Amsterdam has ambitious plans to radically cut the amount of resources used by the city's economy.

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AI to stop water pollution before it happens

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A project in England uses sensors, satellites and past spill data to predict future pollution.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65913940?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar

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Foxconn, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver.

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Hacker gang Clop publishes victim names on dark web

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Criminal hacker group begin posting names of companies to darkweb.

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Quiz: Can you spot images created by AI?

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Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz.

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AI 'godfather' Prof Yan LeCun says it won't take over the world

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Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous".

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Is the US trying to kill crypto?

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The digital asset industry, already in turmoil, now faces a full-fledged battle with regulators.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65861096?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Artificial Intelligence: What is AI is it dangerous and what jobs are at risk?

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AI is transforming modern life, but some experts fear it could be used for malicious purposes.

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Amazon server outage makes some websites go dark

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The outage is being resolved and affected web services for some fast food apps, airlines and others.

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Artificial Intelligence: What is AI is it dangerous and what jobs are at risk?

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AI is transforming modern life, but some experts fear it could be used for malicious purposes.

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Microsoft-Activision: $69bn deal temporarily blocked in US

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The deal to buy the Call of Duty publisher would be the largest in the history of the video games industry.

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Discrimination bigger concern from AI than human extinction says EU chief

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The warning comes ahead of the European Parliament voting on rules to regulate artificial intelligence.

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UK government must be more open on use of AI, say campaigners

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Rishi Sunak wants to lead in shaping global rules - but is being urged to boost transparency at home.

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US moves to block Microsoft's Activision takeover

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Regulators have asked a judge to block the proposed deal, arguing it could harm competition levels.

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Twitter to be 'most accurate real-time info source', Yaccarino says

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Chief executive Linda Yaccarino says the company aims to "drive civilisation forward".

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Amazon using AI to boost fight against fake reviews

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The tech giant is developing new tools to help track down the brokers buying and selling reviews.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65881800?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Xbox showcase 2023: Is Microsoft back in the game?

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Microsoft had a lot to prove in some people's eyes - did it manage to convince the doubters?

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MOVEit hack: Ofcom data downloaded in cyber-attack

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The regulator says information about firms and employees has been affected by a cyber-attack.

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Reddit communities go dark in protest at changes

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Thousands of subreddits are shut down for 48 hours following controversial charging plans.

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Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday

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More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes.

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Meta plans for Twitter rival shown to staff

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A text-based version of Instagram could potentially let users carry across followers from other apps.

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Aberdeen AI trial helps doctors spot breast cancers

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BBC Click had exclusive access to a trial exploring the impact of using AI in breast screenings.

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UK to host global AI 'safety measure' summit in autumn

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the UK is "natural place" to lead conversation on mitigating AI risks.

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Twitch apologises as streamers leave after adverts row

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One streamer tells BBC News this is the push he needed to leave the platform altogether.

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TikTok: ByteDance accused of helping China spy on Hong Kong activists

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The Beijing-based firm has denied Chinese Communist Party members were allowed to access user data.

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Vision Pro: BBC editor tries out Apple's $3,499 headset

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Zoe Kleinman shares her thoughts on Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality device after its big launch.

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BBC, BA and Boots issued with ultimatum by cyber gang Clop

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They say personal details of 100,000 staff at the BBC, British Airways and Boots will be published if employers do not get in touch.

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Technology minister urges caution on AI 'Terminator' warnings

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Paul Scully says there should be more of a focus on the good artificial intelligence can do.

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US sues Coinbase as crypto crackdown widens

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The Securities and Exchange Commission says the company has not followed financial rules.

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MoveIt hack: What action can data-breach victims take?

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Experts give advice to the more than 100,000 warned their personal data is in the hands of cyber-criminals.

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Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

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The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say.

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MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims

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Staff at multiple organisations are warned of a payroll data breach after an IT supplier is hacked.

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'Instagram seller quoted me £500 for a GCSE paper'

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Scams are becoming more common, with fraudsters charging up to £4,000 per paper, exam boards warn.

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Apple expected to launch mixed-reality headset at WWDC

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The "Reality Pro" headset release is among announcements expected at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.

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