The flashing sign went up three days ago. San Francisco officials investigated its installation.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66296419?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter accused of bullying anti-hate campaigners
A social media monitoring group says legal threats sent by X Corp are an attempt to "silence criticism".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66365968?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter restores Kanye West's account after ban
The US rapper was accused of violating the rules on the social media platform now known as X.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66351871?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?
Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66333633?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Kenya cyber-attack: Why is eCitizen down?
A key government online platform has been down for several days and mobile money services are also affected.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66337573?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Mark Zuckerberg: Threads users down by more than a half
The rival to Twitter saw explosive growth but users have since drifted away, Meta boss acknowledges.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66336058?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Google what our chatbot tells you... says Google
The firm says users should check the accuracy of answers Bard provides with its traditional search engine.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66303877?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Netflix touts $900k AI jobs amid Hollywood strikes
The job posting amid a strike partly driven by AI fears triggers an angry reaction from actors.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66332876?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
You've got Mali: MoD accidentally emails Russia ally
Defence officials say the emails did not contain information that could compromise operational security.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66333488?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Do you need a degree to work in tech?
Big tech firms like IBM are no longer asking for degrees when hiring staff.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66086450?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake
The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66316462?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Artificial Intelligence police van detects drivers using mobile phones
The van found 86 drivers suspected of using a phone and 273 people not wearing a seat belt.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-66320176?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Excitement over Threads fades but users return to app
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg expresses pride in the launch of his new social media app.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66316712?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
E-bike battery fires spark call to regulate like fireworks
A charity says batteries for e-bikes should require third-party approval before being sold in the UK.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66304564?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Cyber attack affects two south England ambulance services
NHS England is working to reconnect the systems of the South Central and South Western trusts.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-66315690?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
UN warns of risk of having smartphones in school
But less than one-in-four countries have laws or policies prohibiting them, the United Nations found.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66312128?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter headquarters left with half a sign as police interrupt
The microblogging firm pauses removal of its name at San Francisco HQ after changing its brand to X.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66300107?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter: Sign change paused as police arrive at San Francisco HQ
Workers in San Francisco were taking down the sign after Elon Musk's rebrand of the company.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66300332?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
TikTok: Chinese-owned app adds text feature as social media war heats up
The move comes as Twitter ditches its famous blue bird logo and switches to a black and white X.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66297595?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Is Elon Musk right to ditch the Twitter logo?
Rebrands can pay off - but it's a risky move.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66296468?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Electric cars are the future, but is the UK ready?
UK drivers are being told to prepare for an all-electric future, but there are bumps in the road ahead.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66222554?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Worldcoin: Sam Altman launches eyeball scanning crypto coin
Thousands of people scan their irises on first official launch day of "dystopian" crypto project.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66128111?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo
The Twitter owner says he wants to replace the logo with an "X".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66284304?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Intel's deepfake detector tested on real and fake videos
We tested Intel's new tool, "FakeCatcher", on videos of Donald Trump and Joe Biden - with mixed results.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66267961?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US
White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66271429?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Warcraft fans claim win over AI with Glorbo prank
The game's Reddit community was buzzing with excitement about a new feature... that doesn't exist.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66266344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
TSMC: Chip giant delays Arizona production in blow to Biden
Taiwan-based TSMC says semiconductors manufacturing at its Arizona plant will no longer begin in 2024.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66264392?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
'Horrifying!': Movie critic reacts to AI-generated films
Filmmakers are using AI to generate short films and adverts. But are they any good?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66103532?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Brazil's Embraer plans to build electric flying taxi factory near Sao Paolo
Embraer says it will build electric aircraft with hopes they will take flight from 2026.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66264229?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Can houseplants purify the air in your home?
Research shows that house plants don't make much difference to air quality.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66186492?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Mobile roaming charges: Ofcom proposes new rules to curb fees
Ofcom says mobile networks would have to tell people when they are going to be charged.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66256470?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Fifa esports final hit by penalty shootout row
One of gaming's biggest contests is marred by a row over a penalty shootout in its grand final.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66255645?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Netflix ends password sharing in 'big market' India
Only users from a single household will be able to use an account, the streaming giant has said.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66253656?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk: Tesla may cut prices again in 'turbulent times'
The company reported that its profit margins have been squeezed as it faces tough competition.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66253044?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI: Digital artist's work copied more times than Picasso
Greg Rutkowski is among the artists calling for more protection from artificial intelligence tools.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66099850?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Artificial intelligence: Experts propose guidelines for safe systems
A new voluntary framework has the backing of hundreds of experts around the world.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66225855?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
UK set to amend encrypted message scanning plans
Proposed new privacy safeguard for planned powers to scan encrypted messages for child abuse images.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66240006?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook-owner Meta exec Nick Clegg says AI 'quite stupid'
Meta's president of global affairs Sir Nick Clegg has downplayed the risks of current AI technology.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66238004?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Paris 2024 Olympics: Concern over French plan for AI surveillance
CCTV will use algorithms to detect fights and abandoned bags - but not everyone is happy about it.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66122743?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Why some celebrities are embracing Artificial Intelligence deepfakes
Concerns over the impact of AI are partly behind the first Hollywood actors' strike in 43 years.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65995089?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
The US military revives an idea for stealthy sea power
Powerful new magnets have revived efforts to build a quiet propulsion system for ships and submarines.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65958967?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Threads: The BBC drama which affected a generation of viewers
Threads is a social media app for some and a nightmarish BBC movie from 1984 for others.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-66122775?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Virtual pet website Neopets plans $4m comeback
Neopets is promising a "new era", with $4m of funding to remake the site and bring back 50 classic games.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66235548?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Loot boxes: Games companies agree to restrict access in UK
The government has spent nearly three years on plans to regulate the use of loot boxes
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65855157?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI in dance music: What do DJs and producers think of it?
With software getting better and venues cutting budgets, could AI replace DJs and producers?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66174723?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Charity wants AI summit to address child sexual abuse imagery
The Internet Watch Foundation wants the issue tackled at the global summit on AI safety this autumn.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66129575?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
UK needs culture shift to become AI superpower - DeepMind co-founder
Mustafa Suleyman says he has chosen to locate his new AI company in the US.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66166236?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Popular 'life-saving' diabetes app working again
The manufacturers of a diabetes app say it has been restored after it stopped working.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66222297?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000 at auction
The rare first-edition, unopened 4GB model sold for almost 400 times its original value.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66222296?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Protecting UK jobs will be a challenge says new AI advisor
Ian Hogarth said it was inevitable that more jobs would become increasingly automated.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66128106?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover
Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66217641?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Call of Duty battle over after Sony deal with Microsoft
Sony agrees deal with tech giant to keep franchise on PlayStation as Activision buyout moves step closer.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66217632?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Anger and fear after popular diabetes app breaks
The manufacturers of a popular diabetes app have removed it from the App Store after it broke.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66203549?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Why are actors so worried about AI?
The US actors' union says artificial intelligence poses an "existential threat" to the profession.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66200334?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Fresh boost for Microsoft bid to buy Call of Duty maker
A US watchdog has lost its latest bid to temporarily stop the technology giant's $69bn Activision takeover.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66197446?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI trend drives rise in students wanting to study computing
A record number of 18-year-olds are picking computer-based courses, the university admissions body UCAS says.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66178247?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers
US regulators are asking the maker of ChatGPT about protections for privacy and reputational risk.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66196223?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Google's ChatGPT rival Bard launches in Europe and Brazil
Google’s Bard artificial intelligence chatbot can now also talk and respond to visual prompts.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66187283?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Virgin Media investigated by Ofcom over contract cancelling issues
Ofcom says it will open an investigation after customers said it was too difficult to cancel services.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66174785?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
GST: India's online game tax could kill a booming industry
The industry says it has been blindsided by the government's "catastrophic" tax decision.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66161596?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft: China accused of hacking US government emails
The US Secretary of Commerce was among those impacted by the breach, according to reports.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66184678?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk accused of owing £385 in Twitter severance
Elon Musk accused of failing to pay $500m in Twitter severance pay.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66183954?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk announces new AI start-up
The new entity is called xAI, and employs several engineers that have worked at companies like OpenAI and Google.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66183034?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta
The US comedian joins two other authors who claim their copyright was infringed to train AI systems.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66164228?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Quiz: Can you spot which images were made using AI?
Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zcg8mbk?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
India CEO criticised for picking AI bot over human staff
Suumit Shah, founder of an e-commerce website, said that his firm had laid off 90% of its support staff.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66172234?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Nutmeg co-founder Nick Hungerford dies aged 43, months after setting up charity
Nick Hungerford was inspired by his young daughter to set up a charity to support bereaved children.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66169828?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft's deal to buy Call of Duty maker boosted by US judge
The Federal Trade Commission in the US had sought to block the proposed merger on competition grounds.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66099230?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Online Safety Bill: Algorithms that lead boys to Andrew Tate content targeted
The government is defeated by peers who want to stop social media algorithms causing harm.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66164222?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Foxconn: Apple supplier drops out of $20bn India factory plan
Some analysts say Foxconn's decision marks a setback to the country's technology industry ambitions.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66160997?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Privacy activists slam EU-US pact on data sharing
The deal overcame objections about US intelligence agencies' level of access to European data.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66161135?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Threads: Meta sets out planned new features
The firm has said the current app is an initial version and changes such as a new feed are planned.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66155433?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Video games: YouTube channel NoClip rescues tapes from landfill
Hundreds of hours of gaming history were set to be lost until film-maker Danny O'Dwyer stepped in.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66136597?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week
Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66153244?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Byju's: The unravelling of India's most valued start-up
Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66126095?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI robot asked 'will you rebel against humans'?
The question was posed at the world's first robot-human press conference at a UN summit in Geneva.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66141836?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter: The town clock that only chimes on social media
While it rings out on social media, the actual clock in town is stuck on one minute past nine.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66090235?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter considers legal action over Threads app
Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66129215?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Instagram's Threads is a 'much-needed' Twitter competitor
Some of the people using Threads on its first day tell the BBC what they think about the app and its future.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66122246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Threads could cause real problems for Twitter
Meta's new app benefits from its billion-plus Instagram followers that give it a huge shot in the arm.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66118168?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row
It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66104997?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Threads: Instagram owner launches Twitter-like app
The new app is now available to download in over 100 countries, though not in the European Union.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66112648?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US officials must limit contact with social media firms
A judge bars officials from contacting platforms over "content containing protected free speech".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66106067?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
E2E encryption: Should big tech be able to read people's messages?
Who will win in the years-long stalemate between governments and big tech around super-secure messaging?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66099040?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
China curbs exports of key computer chip materials
Washington and Beijing have been battling for influence over the semiconductor industry.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66093114?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook owner Meta to launch Twitter rival on Thursday
The move is the latest in a rivalry between Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66094072?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Why is Twitter limiting how many tweets you can see?
Most users can now read 1,000 tweets daily - a strange move for a social media firm.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66093324?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Virgin Media customers worry emails gone for good
Some have lost access to their inboxes, and the firm cannot say when it will be fixed.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66088076?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Smartwatches may provide early Parkinson's diagnosis
Tracking speed of movement might provide a diagnosis up to seven years ahead of symptoms, a study suggests.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66088110?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Confusion at Twitter continues over Elon Musk's tweet limits
Elon Musk provoked a Twitter backlash after introducing limits to the number of tweets users can read.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66087172?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
India Twitter ruling sparks free speech debate
A court has fined Twitter $61,000 for not complying with a government order to take down tweets.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66083645?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk: Tesla delivers record number of cars after price cuts
The electric car maker has lowered prices of vehicles in countries including the US, UK and China.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66083329?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter temporarily restricts tweets users can see Elon Musk announces
Elon Musk says verified accounts can read up to 10,000 posts a day while unverified ones are limited to 1,000.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66077195?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
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