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X sign removed at Twitter HQ after neighbours complain

The flashing sign went up three days ago. San Francisco officials investigated its installation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/J6IiTSg via Jay

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

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kfq41rl via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/W5XFiAq via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/efzSuL6 via Jay

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

Google: Don't trust what our chatbot Bard tells you

The firm says users should check the accuracy of answers Bard provides with its traditional search engine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YRb5S49 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/z8HgnSO via Jay

You've got Mali: MoD accidentally emails Russia ally

Defence officials say the emails did not contain information that could compromise operational security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RJZqek1 via Jay

Do you need a degree to work in tech?

Big tech firms like IBM are no longer asking for degrees when hiring staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jKVhqFZ via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sLg3fz via Jay

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

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AzO39Bi via Jay

Cyber attack affects two south England ambulance services

NHS England is working to reconnect the systems of the South Central and South Western trusts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/S9E3sru via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Zbfnh20 via Jay

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

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/j017uSO via Jay

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

Is Elon Musk right to ditch the Twitter logo?

Rebrands can pay off - but it's a risky move. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nImJpwa via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YlQVA9m via Jay

Worldcoin: Sam Altman launches eyeball scanning crypto coin

Thousands of people scan their irises on first official launch day of "dystopian" crypto project. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/50rDRW8 via Jay

Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo

The Twitter owner says he wants to replace the logo with an "X". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DpKbL7X via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fyGg2sm via Jay

Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7uLpRac via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OPfh71u via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/B9nSCO3 via Jay

'Horrifying!': Movie critic reacts to AI-generated films

Filmmakers are using AI to generate short films and adverts. But are they any good? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YPFwaQG via Jay

Can houseplants purify the air in your home?

Research shows that house plants don't make much difference to air quality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QJ1m0En via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DQOWip8 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5YdJDh3 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QHYgpC2 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WpT7YqH via Jay

AI: Digital artist's work copied more times than Picasso

Greg Rutkowski is among the artists calling for more protection from artificial intelligence tools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ThIozUu via Jay

Artificial intelligence: Experts propose guidelines for safe systems

A new voluntary framework has the backing of hundreds of experts around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wqAYZUg via Jay

UK set to amend encrypted message scanning plans

Proposed new privacy safeguard for planned powers to scan encrypted messages for child abuse images. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9LUDKZu via Jay

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

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

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/n9ZR0vO via Jay

More than 1,300 experts call AI a force for good

An open letter organised by the UK professional body for IT says AI is not a threat to humanity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/I2et17h via Jay

Lean times hit the vertical farming business

Vertical farms are going through a tough period - do the hi-tech indoor farms have a future? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oc6p8ef via Jay

How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels

Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QyOCTIk via Jay

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

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

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

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 from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SzZGaL7 via Jay

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? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8e3Gl6I via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DWqLSZ4 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/V7aW6lO via Jay

Popular 'life-saving' diabetes app working again

The manufacturers of a diabetes app say it has been restored after it stopped working. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kdiR9bC via Jay

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

Protecting UK jobs will be a challenge says new AI advisor

Ian Hogarth said it was inevitable that more jobs would become increasingly automated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/esYQ9J2 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5A2gVcr via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/E5MijpL via Jay

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

Why are actors so worried about AI?

The US actors' union says artificial intelligence poses an "existential threat" to the profession. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GBrQDC0 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WvoJE5N via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eBT2Ruk via Jay

ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers

US regulators are asking the maker of ChatGPT about protections for privacy and reputational risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/to1rQyK via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EiC27Yp via Jay

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 contracts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8a29vri via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/B9OU1EV via Jay

Microsoft: China accused of hacking US government emails

The US Secretary of Commerce was among those impacted by the breach, according to reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/J7iulco via Jay

Elon Musk accused of owing £385 in Twitter severance

Elon Musk accused of failing to pay $500m in Twitter severance pay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8XYVKAJ via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Yf1iWkr via Jay

Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta

The US comedian joins two other authors who claim their copyright was infringed to train AI systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6h8RJlF via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Wh7z4Gk via Jay

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

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Jf1BZ3u via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/46dtNz8 via Jay

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

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yfFTme3 via Jay

Privacy activists slam EU-US pact on data sharing

The deal overcame objections about US intelligence agencies' level of access to European data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ySQ2jci via Jay

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

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/om7TE9R via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/y4wEFvd via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/URSL3OA via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qK1mhHu via Jay

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

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1Ic6PJv via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/D8ZlV5M via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5M8bmS3 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/H2byilL via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UHc6MXA via Jay

US officials must limit contact with social media firms

A judge bars officials from contacting platforms over "content containing protected free speech". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/keMBbGl via Jay

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? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YU7pGuW via Jay

China curbs exports of key computer chip materials

Washington and Beijing have been battling for influence over the semiconductor industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6uht3eO via Jay

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

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

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/o6fZblA via Jay

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

Karnataka High Court's Twitter verdict sparks debate on free speech

A court has fined Twitter $61,000 for not complying with a government order to take down tweets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KkgMXDl via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Qd8X5bY via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VN7ofOX via Jay