Chinese-owned app welcomes the ruling against "unconstitutional law" due to come into effect in January.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67586224?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake accounts
The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67560513?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Amazon, Google and other tech giants pledge action on fraud
Companies commit to working with the government to tackle online scams, fake adverts and romance fraud.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67579945?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Inactive Google accounts to be deleted from Friday
The tech giant will start deleting accounts that are not being used.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67578655?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
OpenAI chaos not about AI safety, says Microsoft boss
Microsoft's president says the sacking of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was not because of AI safety worries.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67578656?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk says advertising boycott will kill X
In a profanity-laced outburst, the billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67574396?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads
US class action lawsuit seeks huge damages for his promotion of the world's largest crypto exchange.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67566602?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot
The bot, called Q, can help firms answer customer queries, analyse data and help with coding.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67565021?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Molly Russell: Tech firms still failing after teenager's death, says father
Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67556756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Ransomware hackers 'wreaking havoc' arrested in Ukraine
Cyber police carry out raids to dismantle gang responsible for hacking hundreds of organisations.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67556607?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Anger as some Google cloud customers locked out of files
Google is investigating reports that some users of its Drive service cannot access recent files.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67554160?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
TikTok owner ByteDance cuts gaming division jobs
The Chinese firm entered the sector in 2019 to compete with Tencent but failed to grab market share.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67550981?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row
The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67544945?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Cyber-attack leaves home sales in limbo
Buyers say they have been left hanging as a company that provides IT to law firms sees its services hit.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67543838?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity
A charity says it is receiving "small numbers" of reports from schools but now is the time to act.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67521226?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X
Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67497299?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK
The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67514068?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Nvidia sued after video call mistake showed 'stolen' data
Car firm Valeo alleges the theft of its data was inadvertently revealed during a Microsoft Teams call.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67489495?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware
Green light from Beijing follows the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the US last week.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67505114?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Omegle: ‘How I got the dangerous chat site closed down’
"Alice" speaks exclusively to the BBC after her successful lawsuit against Omegle forced it offline.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67485561?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Richard Teng: Who is the new boss of Binance?
Richard Teng rapidly climbed the ranks after joining the world's largest crypto-exchange two years ago.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67493289?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Sam Altman in talks to rejoin OpenAI board, say reports
Reports say negotiations aimed at his possible reinstatement are ongoing, as pressure from staff grows.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67493285?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Binance chief pleads guilty to money laundering
Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67492753?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Crunch time for cookie use, watchdog warns
Some big websites have been given 30 days to make it easier for users to reject cookies.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67488305?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
British Library: Employee data leaked in cyber attack
A group of cyber criminals have claimed they are behind the ransomware attack and are auctioning off the data.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67484639?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
OpenAI: Microsoft wants changes after Sam Altman debacle
Microsoft's CEO responds to the chaos at OpenAI, where the boss's sacking has caused a staff revolt.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67484455?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis
The lawsuit says Media Matters "manipulated" data in an attempt to "destroy" the social media site.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67482231?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie
Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67446800?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return
Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67470614?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Thornaby: Woman targeted in £13k train station QR code scam
Rail firm TransPennine Express has since removed QR codes from all of its station car parks.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-67335952?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it 'no longer had confidence' in his ability to lead.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67458603?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie
Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67446800?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple to bridge message divide - but keeps green bubbles
The tech giant confirms it will introduce support for a new messaging standard on iPhones from 2024.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67451724?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Data roaming charges: How to keep costs down when travelling abroad
After MSP Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 on data roaming charges, here's how to keep your spending low.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67449465?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI chief quits over 'exploitative' copyright row
Former Stability AI executive says it's not acceptable to use other people's work without permission.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67446000?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts
The decision came a day after owner Elon Musk endorsed an apparent antisemitic conspiracy theory.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67446797?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
YouTube tests AI tool that clones pop stars' voices
The software allows users to create songs in the style of Sia, John Legend, Charli XCX and others.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4n9erzrg93o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
YouTuber Brandon B reveals the secrets to viral videos
YouTuber Brandon B shares how he ended up running a viral video empire with over 1 billion views.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67410664?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s
The firm wants app stores, like Apple's and Google's, to get parental consent when under-16s download apps.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67433269?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Amazon latest firm to cut jobs in gaming industry
It has been a banner year for video games, yet studios continue to sack staff.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67417330?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta OKs deleting Threads without losing Instagram
Previously, getting rid of the app fully required deleting the associated Instagram account.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67413221?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
'I left my job to play Football Manager full time'
Tom Kelsey, 26, says he now makes double the salary he earned at his previous council job.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-67406590?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Nepal to ban TikTok citing disruption to social harmony
TikTok has come under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67411535?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack
Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67400164?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'
An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67306635?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene
Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67359823?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft 365 down for some customers in UK and Europe
Users are complaining of problems accessing workplace app Teams and the Xbox gaming platform.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67379533?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Gaming: Just Dance being made accessible for everyone
Seth Burke, 14, who uses a wheelchair, meets the Paris-based team behind hit game Just Dance.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67366892?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Whatever happened to NFTs?
Boom has turned to bust for NFTs - a way of attaching your name to original artwork.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67295786?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in hospital - reports
The 73-year-old passed out at a business conference in Mexico City, according to reports.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67366306?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Omegle: Popular video chat website shut after abuse claims
Omegle, which allowed users to socialise with random strangers online, was popular with children and young people.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67364634?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Actors union Sag agrees tentative deal to end strike
Sag-Aftra has been calling for better pay for actors and safeguards on the use of AI.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67364587?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
First Online Safety Act guidance for tech platforms targets grooming
Ofcom reveals its new draft guidance for fighting child abuse and other illegal material.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67358369?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Optus outage: Millions affected by Australian network issues
Optus - the country's second-largest telecoms provider - has not yet identified the source of the issue.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-67340901?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
China detains DouYu founder, investment guru - reports
They include a streaming app founder and an executive referred to as China's Warren Buffett.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-67342774?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Delay to law on e-scooters criticised
No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67335275?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
'I blew the whistle on Meta, now I fear I won't work again'
Former senior staffer Arturo Béjar claims Instagram is not doing enough to protect teens from sexual harassment.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67343550?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Fortnite maker Epic Games takes Google to court
Google faces another anti-trust trial - this time about its Google Play store
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67341175?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down as boss of dating app
Billionaire Whitney Wolfe Herd, who created the firm in 2014, will be replaced by Slack's chief.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67335584?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tommy Robinson and Katie Hopkins reinstated on X
Their return, after bans for hate speech violations, has been criticised by campaigners.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67331288?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Football Manager 2024: How the franchise made millions
As the studio celebrates its 20th edition, the people that make it tell the BBC how it has changed.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67309017?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'
The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67327060?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Succession actor Sarah Snook: 'AI is terrifying'
The actor says the film industry should "set a precedent" on the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67319851?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
James Webb telescope: Baby star launches giant jets and shocks
The James Webb observatory records the giant jets and shocks created by a birthing star in Orion.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67243772?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener
Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67093211?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple sales dip again despite iPhone boost
Apple says that sales have dropped for the fourth quarter in a row despite a boost from iPhones.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67304260?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI friends and work-free lives - Sunak quizzes Musk on future
The prime minister and the tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67302048?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Rishi Sunak meets world leaders and tech firms at AI summit
PM holds talks with leaders of the UN, EU and Italy on managing risks of artificial intelligence.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67296825?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Why are fewer women using AI than men?
The use of artificial intelligence appears to have a significant gender imbalance.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67217915?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
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