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Sky Mobile and Giffgaff customers suffer outage

The networks both confirm users reporting problems with their mobile phone connection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/f9gBR4h via Jay

Dutch to restrict chip equipment exports amid US pressure

The Dutch government said the decision was taken on "national security grounds". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sPOQZgu via Jay

Pokemon Go maker Niantic cuts a quarter of its workforce

The US-based firm says it will also close its studio in Los Angeles and cancel two video game titles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RMKc9s5 via Jay

Can Canada make big tech pay for news?

The country is the latest front in a fight that analysts say has big stakes for news - and democracy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0uopkUj via Jay

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

The move is a protest against a Canadian bill that will make tech giants pay for news content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7OdWxX4 via Jay

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

It's already nabbed big names Amouranth and xQc - can the crypto-backed upstart become top dog? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RqzTmQM via Jay

Councillors quitting over in-person meetings

Councils say not allowing meetings that include virtual attendance makes it harder for parents and disabled people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0Ez9Sof via Jay

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

Some people struggle to get online, putting them at a disadvantage, a Lord's committee says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AmfLr5V via Jay

ChatGPT owner OpenAI to open first foreign office in UK

The Microsoft-backed company says the London office will allow it to 'attract world-class talent'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IsgaTKJ via Jay

BT investigated over major 999 call disruption

Probe launched after emergency services across the UK reported 999 calls were failing to connect on Sunday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5acF9DJ via Jay

Illegal trade in AI child sex abuse images exposed

Paedophiles are using the technology to create and sell life-like abuse material, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MKYWCGT via Jay

French police kill teen who refused traffic stop

A 17-year-old is shot dead near Paris in broad daylight after failing to obey traffic police. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ElPFVYu via Jay

Apple joins opposition to encrypted message app scanning

WhatsApp and iMessage could be forced to scan for child abuse images under the Online Safety Bill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XQSLs8n via Jay

AI cuts treatment time for cancer radiotherapy

The technology will be offered at cost price to all NHS trusts in England, following successful pilot studies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yjzAOPF via Jay

Meta: Facebook owner launches virtual reality subscription service

It is the latest attempt by the parent company of Facebook to make its VR business profitable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/m5WIP64 via Jay

Jail terms for sharing or creating explicit images without consent

Changes to the Online Safety Bill include up to two years in prison for sharing or creating explicit images without consent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ey08og via Jay

'We want Brixton to be a black Silicon Valley'

A trio of entrepreneurs have raised over £5m to invest in 30 British black-led start-ups by 2026. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/d29Fe56 via Jay

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

Could a cyber-attack on a Russian technology company provide a rare insight into a Western hack? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dj0kTzw via Jay

Students switch to AI to learn languages

Many people are using AI like ChatGPT to improve their language skills but learning that way has drawbacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zMXBr8L via Jay

Police warn Android phone users over 999 call feature

Forces say update that lets button pushes trigger calls is bombarding operators with "silent" calls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/g3C8ljd via Jay

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fight

Earlier this month, Meta showed staff plans for a text-based social network designed to compete with Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Rlonu9U via Jay

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

Elon Musk bought the firm last year for $44bn and promised to protect free speech on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/He5qmXi via Jay

Amazon accused of tricking Prime customers

The US has sued Amazon for allegedly manipulating customers during the Prime sign-up process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xop2cmt via Jay

Five potential outcomes of AI in 99 seconds

The BBC spoke to various experts about the dangers artificial intelligence could pose. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CIYhdVH via Jay

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

The Indian prime minister met Mr Musk on Tuesday during his three-day state visit to the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KY64OQ0 via Jay

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

Cyber criminals say they do not have data belonging to UK organisations thought to be victims of a mass hack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37tak1y via Jay

Virgin Media email service users suffer lengthy failure

The company has apologised after some problems remain unresolved over 36 hours since first reported. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Gm6IrTz via Jay

TerraUSD: South Korea 'cryptocrash king' Do Kwon jailed

The collapse of the terraUSD stablecoin and the associated Luna token rocked cryptocurrency markets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2iX9fH3 via Jay

Airbus experiments with more control for the autopilot

Airbus has been testing new automated technology that it says has the potential to improve flight safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/I7HBWFT via Jay

Reddit protesters bombard site with John Oliver pictures

Some of the biggest subreddits are now only allowing posts featuring the British comedian. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qugLnYG via Jay

Why Spotify's big bet on Meghan Markle fell flat

The end of the Duchess of Sussex's podcast on Spotify is a sign of wider change in the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VWT0FHn via Jay

Can Amsterdam make the circular economy work?

Amsterdam has ambitious plans to radically cut the amount of resources used by the city's economy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2e4rA1l via Jay

AI to stop water pollution before it happens

A project in England uses sensors, satellites and past spill data to predict future pollution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/t4Pax6U via Jay

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

Foxconn, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DAI3zs9 via Jay

Hacker gang Clop publishes victim names on dark web

Criminal hacker group begin posting names of companies to darkweb. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cr2YE9Q via Jay

Quiz: Can you spot images created by AI?

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yhgMKPQ via Jay

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

Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Vw6tIpH via Jay

Is the US trying to kill crypto?

The digital asset industry, already in turmoil, now faces a full-fledged battle with regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qJZjghz via Jay

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

AI is transforming modern life, but some experts fear it could be used for malicious purposes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/56nWx8t via Jay

Amazon server outage makes some websites go dark

The outage is being resolved and affected web services for some fast food apps, airlines and others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RvWqFnC via Jay

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

AI is transforming modern life, but some experts fear it could be used for malicious purposes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/56nWx8t via Jay

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

The deal to buy the Call of Duty publisher would be the largest in the history of the video games industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zSr2pDf via Jay

Discrimination bigger concern from AI than human extinction says EU chief

The warning comes ahead of the European Parliament voting on rules to regulate artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XJPgKqD via Jay

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

Rishi Sunak wants to lead in shaping global rules - but is being urged to boost transparency at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/E5rJBc6 via Jay

US moves to block Microsoft's Activision takeover

Regulators have asked a judge to block the proposed deal, arguing it could harm competition levels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H5YESk via Jay

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

Chief executive Linda Yaccarino says the company aims to "drive civilisation forward". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lYR7vQ0 via Jay

Amazon using AI to boost fight against fake reviews

The tech giant is developing new tools to help track down the brokers buying and selling reviews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wgsVQ4 via Jay

Xbox showcase 2023: Is Microsoft back in the game?

Microsoft had a lot to prove in some people's eyes - did it manage to convince the doubters? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1xfCwY6 via Jay

MOVEit hack: Ofcom data downloaded in cyber-attack

The regulator says information about firms and employees has been affected by a cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ywejMrh via Jay

Reddit communities go dark in protest at changes

Thousands of subreddits are shut down for 48 hours following controversial charging plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/i1Ke90k via Jay

Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday

More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dpQjmw0 via Jay

Meta plans for Twitter rival shown to staff

A text-based version of Instagram could potentially let users carry across followers from other apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Kuf47RD via Jay

Aberdeen AI trial helps doctors spot breast cancers

BBC Click had exclusive access to a trial exploring the impact of using AI in breast screenings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Oy5bdkc via Jay

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

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the UK is "natural place" to lead conversation on mitigating AI risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8irgnDw via Jay

Twitch apologises as streamers leave after adverts row

One streamer tells BBC News this is the push he needed to leave the platform altogether. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JRAl8xN via Jay

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

The Beijing-based firm has denied Chinese Communist Party members were allowed to access user data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nzvVY0b via Jay

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

Zoe Kleinman shares her thoughts on Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality device after its big launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ge8xcG3 via Jay

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

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

Technology minister urges caution on AI 'Terminator' warnings

Paul Scully says there should be more of a focus on the good artificial intelligence can do. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gPSDNuX via Jay

US sues Coinbase as crypto crackdown widens

The Securities and Exchange Commission says the company has not followed financial rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/snSzHdO via Jay

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

Experts give advice to the more than 100,000 warned their personal data is in the hands of cyber-criminals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yfS2YHk via Jay

Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/O853G0r via Jay

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

Staff at multiple organisations are warned of a payroll data breach after an IT supplier is hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/u2prem5 via Jay

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

Scams are becoming more common, with fraudsters charging up to £4,000 per paper, exam boards warn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ME0q3jm via Jay

Apple expected to launch mixed-reality headset at WWDC

The "Reality Pro" headset release is among announcements expected at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3RrKJTe via Jay

Elon Musk: Twitter snaps up top NBCUniversal executive

It comes just weeks after NBCUniversal's head of advertising Linda Yaccarino was named as Twitter's CEO. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3brHcFq via Jay

F1: Finding Vettels of the future on the eSports circuit

The virtual track is helping the world's biggest racing teams spot rising talent and win new fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/L2Hfloh via Jay

Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/N9lnE8X via Jay

US Air Force denies AI drone attacked operator in test

A virtual experiment was described by a senior official at a conference, but he now says he "mis-spoke". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZtmO4s0 via Jay

Elon Musk's Twitter loses second trust and safety chief

Ella Irwin is the second person to leave the role since Mr Musk bought Twitter in October 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SpYu0Zh via Jay

iPhone in India: Foxconn to manufacture smartphones in Karnataka by April 2024

Apple's decision to manufacture iPhones in India aims at diversifying its supply chains away from China from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/g6shbr4 via Jay

Powerful artificial-intelligence ban possible, government adviser warns

Systems above a certain power may need be stopped, a member of the government's AI Council says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/M5uGaNq via Jay