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Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RXiHmLe via Jay

Ministers seek to understand more about video games

The government wants stronger evidence on psychological impacts of gaming and how the industry works. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lyfCMB6 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vFUqP90 via Jay

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence

The Theranos founder, 39, was convicted last year of defrauding investors and wire fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xWAMy5N via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/T3zhiJr via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NvtyhPH via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YIbSgBx via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WAsH1KT via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CSyTrWX via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FNS1zBW via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hLyFWA2 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AnQMc7K via Jay

Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?

Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cVv7KWo via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1inyvgP via Jay

Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jRKpAC7 via Jay

Twitter engineering boss quits after DeSantis launch glitches

Ron DeSantis' launch of his White House presidential campaign was hit by technical problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Vm7E9vX via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9zvmtYF via Jay

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gaYRMxi via Jay

ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?

Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RxfyuAw via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/l2bgRjT via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ayv2tST via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/80yoai3 via Jay

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 from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ugPZ19L via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wXndvZO via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BAyNefF via Jay

Minister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan

Minister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qb0E8Xc via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/M3igma0 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WbeaCPh via Jay

WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes

The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lGZIe3S via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BajxMVJ via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3COJvby via Jay

Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data

The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/I2zU5S1 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BQDhaMK via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OlbmWTB via Jay

Council accidentally published staff salaries online

Personal details of 15,000 South Lanarkshire council staff, including their salaries, were posted online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q1zCmFM via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UZxFNY2 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EUkRFA3 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ApSqeEb via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/79HKCnk via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XqjC6Ap via Jay

Colchester City Council investigating Capita over 'serious data breach'

Colchester City Council "extremely disappointed" Capita failed to fully secure historic benefits data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sM25eNH via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VUugbBc via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SuGMqmE via Jay

Cryptocurrency: Treat investing as gambling, MPs say

Retail investment in cryptocurrency is too risky to be regulated as a financial service, a committee says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q5RFifA via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Y8WztXk via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0Te89a6 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VJScipN via Jay

Microsoft's Activision takeover approved by EU after UK veto

The proposed $69bn acquisition of Activision is splitting global regulators over competition concerns from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34LJyu1 via Jay

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/j4xUIGh via Jay

Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn't stop the protests

Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Lx7rTlh via Jay

Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino new Twitter CEO

NBCUniversal's former head of advertising is revealed as the new boss of the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LRP4CA3 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9yGbQLn via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/A1KzjyM via Jay

YouTuber Trevor Jacob admits to crashing plane for views

Trevor Jacob will plead guilty to obstructing an investigation by destroying the wreckage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZEWwTdI via Jay

Hacker marketplace still active despite police 'takedown' claim

Police said the "dangerous" Genesis Market had been dismantled, but it is still selling hacker products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HxuVA9w via Jay

Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss

The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6XYmhJQ via Jay

UK further restricts Microsoft and Activision merge

The UK competition regulator bans Microsoft and Activision from "acquiring an interest" in each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HvG8OEu via Jay

Indians urged to report growing WhatsApp spam calls

Many users have been complaining about receiving calls from unknown international numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dR9l2LV via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/riDdC7N via Jay

Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold

Major renewable energy projects being delayed by more than 10 years as grid reaches capacity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CFbJ0q2 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Uk9APtj via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ut3pD2y via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EUo3u0i via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rbYRm6C via Jay

Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack

It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wZxM6dO via Jay

Children's commissioner: Pornography affecting 8-year-olds' behaviour

Schools need to improve education and parents to set boundaries, the children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NRaqCTB via Jay

Twitter plans to remove and archive inactive accounts

Chief executive Elon Musk said the move was important to make more Twitter usernames available. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DbWqGMg via Jay

Tech layoffs: LinkedIn cuts 700 jobs and phases out China

The careers site is the latest tech company to announce major job cuts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ks7pFu2 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cYlwQ6x via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nWwkioy via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XhdWA2c via Jay

Banks warn of big increase in online scams

Barclays said 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wu1hqF5 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WqBVP0Y via Jay

Discord plans to make everyone change their username

The changes will come into effect on the online group-chat platform "over the coming weeks". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hrOwyoH via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/O8NMaSz via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SVTl2yp via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8uUI4JZ via Jay

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". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Lgr6aJO via Jay