August 2023 ~ World Inside

The firms hoping to cut down on wasted cosmetics

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By tailoring cosmetics to the individual some firms are hoping to cut waste in the cosmetics industry.

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Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink

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Prolific hackers accused of being a front for Russian cyber-operation shares counter evidence with the BBC.

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Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn

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The commons technology committee urges new legislation for the UK to take lead on AI regulation.

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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

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Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.

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Google tests watermark to identify AI images

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The tech giant's artificial intelligence firm DeepMind unveils measures to counter disinformation.

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How long until a robot is doing your dishes?

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Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots.

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The elusive man at the top of the OnlyFans empire

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Leonid Radvinsky, a 41-year-old entrepreneur based in Florida, owns all the shares of the company.

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Donald Trump breaks silence on Musk's X after Georgia arrest

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Mr Trump's first post on the platform formerly called Twitter since January 2021 includes his mugshot.

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OnlyFans owner gets $338m payout

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The platform says it now hosts more than three million creators, serving almost 240 million users.

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EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others

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Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines.

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US government sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over hiring policy

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The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers.

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Bletchley Park to host AI safety talks in November

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World leaders will meet with AI companies and experts on 1 and 2 November for the discussions.

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Nvidia: artificial intelligence chip giant sees sales more than double

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The California-based company dominates the market for chips used in artificial intelligence systems.

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Gamescom: The biggest announcements at the show

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Gamers saw this autumn's biggest new releases, including Call of Duty, Starfield and Assassin's Creed

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FTX founder Bankman-Fried living on bread and water, lawyer says

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A vegan diet requested by the FTX founder while he is in prison is not being provided, a judge was told.

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Threads: Meta to launch web version of flagging Threads app

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The tech giant says it is working to add new features after many early users drifted away.

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Microsoft makes new deal to buy Call of Duty giant

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Firm makes fresh offer to acquire Activision after the UK competition watchdog rejected its first bid.

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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

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The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.

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UK microchip giant Arm files to sell shares in US

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Cambridge-based Arm files papers to list in New York after opting against London, in a blow to the UK.

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X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

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The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules.

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Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail

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Inventors hope maiden voyage will help usher in new era of greener shipping.

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Sleep streams: How Kai Cenat and others make money filming themselves sleep

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One streamer tells us he has stopped making sleep videos after it affected his mental health.

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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

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Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.

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'Sexist' Amazon Alexa can't answer Lionesses question

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Amazon admits error after voice assistant replied to semi-final query by saying there was no match.

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Hozier would consider strike over AI threat to music

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The musician says he is not sure music made by artificial intelligence meets "the definition of art".

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VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM

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The share sale on the Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn compared to Ford's $48bn and GM's $46bn.

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Firm regrets taking Facebook moderation work

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The chief executive of Sama says it will no longer take work involving moderating harmful content.

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Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay

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The NSPCC says 34,000 online sexual crimes have been recorded since it first called for tougher laws.

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Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

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Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.

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Why US tech giants are threatening to quit the UK

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Some tech giants feel they might have reached a "tipping point" due to new legislation.

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Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

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Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse.

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Amazon warns workers to come back into the office

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This week, a reminder email was sent to employees who didn't work on-site at least three times a week.

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On board Virgin Galactic's tourist journey to space

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A look inside the company's first space tourism flight, which took off from New Mexico on Thursday

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Why it matters where your data is stored

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European data storage firms are emerging that promise to protect customer data from US interference.

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Prototype 'Brain-like' chip promises greener AI, says tech giant

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IBM says its prototype microchip could make artificial intelligence more energy efficient.

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Is AI a threat to the world of fabric design?

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You can now ask an artificial intelligence system to design you a fabric pattern and get it printed.

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Elon Musk to auction Twitter signs and other memorabilia

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The move comes just weeks after he dropped the blue bird logo and replaced it with a black and white X.

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Canada accuses China of targeting lawmaker in misinformation campaign

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Beijing denies the claim it was behind a campaign to target a member of parliament with misinformation.

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Mobile phone stolen every six minutes in London, says Met Police

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The London mayor and Met Police chief urge phone firms to "design out" incentives to steal mobiles.

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Minister defends safety law on messaging apps

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Tech Secretary insists technology is in development to access illegal content without breaking encryption.

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How safe is my data after a hack or leak?

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With various instances of private data being accessed, what can you do to keep your info secure?

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Quiz: Can you spot which images were made using 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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PSNI: Major data breach identifies thousands of officers and civilian staff

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A top officer apologises for the breach affecting police and employees in Northern Ireland.

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Onlyfans, Twitch and Snapchat rules 'impenetrable'

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Ofcom says popular platforms' terms of service are very long and difficult to understand.

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Elections watchdog reveals it was hit by cyber attack

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The Electoral Commission warns the public to be vigilant for unauthorised use of their personal data.

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Zoom denies training AI on calls without consent

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The company updates its terms of service after a backlash from worried users.

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Zoom orders workers back to the office

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The company says staff living near offices should work in person at least twice a week.

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Mother and daughter first to go to space together

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Anastatia Mayers and Keisha Schahaff won a place on Virgin Galactic's second commercial flight in a prize draw.

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Baby monitors and smart speakers enabling abuse, say MPs

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MPs demand government action on the growing problem of 'tech-enabled' domestic violence.

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Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

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The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads.

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Elon Musk says X will fund legal bills if users treated unfairly by bosses

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Elon Musk says X will support those treated "unfairly" by bosses due to behaviour on Twitter - now X.

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Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?

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Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots.

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Japan issues rare warning over fake X account

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The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat.

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Razzlekhan and husband guilty of $4.5bn Bitcoin launder

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Heather Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein plead guilty to money laundering and defrauding the US.

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What are semiconductors and how are they used?

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Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production.

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Tech shares fall as China mulls child smartphone limits

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Shares of firms such as Alibaba and video-sharing website Bilibili extended their losses in Asia on Thursday.

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