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Apple to buck layoff trend by hiring UK AI staff

The tech giant's chief executive, Tim Cook, said he expects to increase investment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XQ1oGLT via Jay

Fortnite maker Epic Games cutting 16% of workforce

The company says it is shedding the staff because it's spending "way more" than it earns from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k9wSsC via Jay

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan to retire from Sony next year

He said he took the decision due to issues he had living in Europe while working in North America. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LNr3FZf via Jay

Watch: The Robot wolves trying to scare off Japan's bears

A howling 'monster wolf' is scaring wild bears away from the city of Takikawa. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wVIDLbQ via Jay

The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed

A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9v4nFAr via Jay

X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers

A research organisation says the feature is now only available in European Union countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/15hEwLq via Jay

Meta announces AI chatbots with 'personality'

At Meta's first in-person event since before the pandemic, Mark Zuckerberg announced his AI plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fCusx4m via Jay

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/a75NUcA via Jay

Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal

They can return to work while they vote on whether to approve a three-year deal that offers pay rises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YksUjTl via Jay

Disinformation most active on X, formerly known as Twitter, EU says

A European Commission report says the network has the most disinformation of six large social networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dlH7vC8 via Jay

Reddit to begin paying people for popular posts

The social media site will split revenue with contributors who are awarded "gold" by other users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7XaBYSc via Jay

Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss

In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation and Harry and Meghan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qyDfIMN via Jay

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FTXHvUp via Jay

The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output

Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UhjPJwi via Jay

How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British man millions

As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VPKvwEe via Jay

TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IRL3gWs via Jay

Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year

Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IQYlwMr via Jay

Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for approval

The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ugAXb9S via Jay

AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN

Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gG6Crhu via Jay

Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI

George RR Martin and John Grisham are among the authors suing the company over copyright laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xXiLRPH via Jay

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Aqy7Lxe via Jay

Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations

Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/567a3ny via Jay

Musk start-up Neuralink seeks people for brain-implant trial

The company hopes to help people with paralysis move a cursor, or type, using its brain implant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kU3N9yT via Jay

Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases

Parents in the US whose children made unintended in-game purchases will be offered $245m (£198m) in refunds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/i84aWIJ via Jay

Elon Musk woos world leaders, courting controversy

The billionaire's forays into sensitive geopolitical issues and his global clout have come under scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wvEON8f via Jay

Government row with Facebook over private messages

The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sFx37z8 via Jay

Mortal Kombat 1: Nintendo Switch version will be fixed, says boss

The fighting series' creator admits the Nintendo edition isn't "the version we wanted to release". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/L7FucKi via Jay

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents sued in new FTX claims

The legal action is filed on behalf of people who lost money from the collapse of the crypto firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Uj4YDFM via Jay

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income

The comedian and actor is accused of historical rape and sexual assaults, which he denies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lYA2D6s via Jay

Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall

The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oE5Jl0q via Jay

Call of Duty Warzone: Does UK esports scene need more live events?

The Call of Duty Warzone world champs were crowned in London at an interesting time for the UK scene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZigrIp via Jay

Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yKIYTnJ via Jay

TikTok fined €345m over children's data privacy

The complaint concerned how the social media app handled children's data in 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xdTyfWe via Jay

Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation

Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7jeGrOs via Jay

20mph: Wales speed limit sat-nav warning ahead of change

Drivers told follow signs not sat-navs when Wales lowers speed limits in built-up areas from Sunday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Xud3G6F via Jay

Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale'

Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kqsJwgX via Jay

Unity engine: Among Us and Slay the Spire makers join criticism

A growing number of small studios urge the maker of the game engine to ditch plans for new charges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/l8ogykE via Jay

Bristol to host one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers

The machine will "help researchers maximise the potential of AI", the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pmUfxZt via Jay

Arm share sale values UK chip designer at more than $54bn

The shares were priced at the top of the range that had been indicated to prospective investors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EJaImvP via Jay

AI and sound - helping firms build their own 'sonic identity'

Artificial intelligence is assisting companies in developing their own signature sounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KEjyvkf via Jay

'Overwhelming consensus' to regulate AI, says Elon Musk

The Tesla CEO was among the top tech leaders meeting with US lawmakers to discuss AI governance from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mkNwAoJ via Jay

AI quiz: Can you tell which image is real?

Test your skills at spotting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI quiz. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GLC9HmQ via Jay

France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels

Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k1JxCl7 via Jay

Cryptoqueen: Accomplice jailed for 20 years for OneCoin financial scam

Sebastian Karl Greenwood was sentenced by a US judge for the massive scam that stole billions from investors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q3fjKgR via Jay

Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly

In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RUcGPEv via Jay

Apple forced to ditch iPhone lightning charger

Apple confirms new iPhone 15 will have a common USB-C charging port after EU forces it into the change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/enlcOJP via Jay

Google trial: US takes on tech giant in landmark case

A landmark trial against the search engine will be a key test of whether the US can rein in the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/H0zbwq9 via Jay

Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels

Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HihXPBE via Jay

Can new Apple iPhone 15 thunder without lightning?

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 later on today without its traditional lightning cable charger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/W1mcAHh via Jay

Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eiuaqsg via Jay

Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NT3GOLw via Jay

Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation

A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pXoajcC via Jay

Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports

The technology giant's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in the last two days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8pGZnt2 via Jay

YouTube starts verifying health workers in the UK

The plan will help ensure YouTubers are genuinely qualified to dish out medical information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bVNGLMI via Jay

Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns

Many women are worried about the information they share, the regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JufPZi8 via Jay

Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VuKYG4Q via Jay

Government denies U-turn on encrypted messaging row

The government states that the tech tools for accessing private messages don't yet exist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hfvNJWm via Jay

Starfield creator on 'choice anxiety', long games and exclusive titles

Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/B9JdN4q via Jay

Arm Holdings: Chip giant hopes for market value of more than $50bn

The UK-based firm is courting investors as its listing in the US looks to be the biggest of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/heBN1nA via Jay

TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears

There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kVFHcAh via Jay

Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack

Whistleblower tells the BBC the election watchdog failed the government-backed Cyber Essentials test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/R41Gxd6 via Jay

EE and Vodafone: Technical bug hits mobile networks

The two providers have offered different accounts of what happened to their networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SWcMiQV via Jay

New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules

A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TieRryO via Jay

New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pv1PoGZ via Jay

Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space

An energy source which could sustain life on the Moon for long periods has been designed by researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1bcCwtk via Jay

Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25

The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hSoLC2d via Jay

Tech firms fail to tackle Russian propaganda - EU

Russian disinformation has increased on X since Elon Musk's takeover, according to a report. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cfZjEUV via Jay

X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pnXi2Ff via Jay