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Demis Hassabis: AI must not 'move fast and break things'

Google Deepmind co-founder Demis Hassabis said the AI industry should not adopt the Silicon Valley mantra. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CPA6Z80 via Jay

Sky and TalkTalk block suicide website linked to 50 deaths

Bereaved families had asked internet providers to block the forum, following a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7EcgQCe via Jay

Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments

As inconsistencies were put to him, the former crypto boss tried to distance himself from some decisions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ozKvDhw via Jay

Elon Musk expected to attend AI summit in UK

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would do a live interview with the tech billionaire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bt6vHLD via Jay

Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices

It's worried about spying with the app, which is like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder combined from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KkgViPF via Jay

Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EU

The platforms' owner Meta said its new subscription was about addressing EU concerns, rather than making money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/n3tTReh via Jay

US announces 'strongest global action yet' on AI safety

The measures have been issued less than 48 hours before the UK hosts an AI safety summit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aI3pr79 via Jay

Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss

The head of Palantir, which is in the running for an NHS contract, says it would not have access to data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/N2kvfc3 via Jay

Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare?

The BBC's tech editor, Zoe Kleinman, looks ahead to next week's AI Safety Summit, hosted by the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/85OVd7e via Jay

FTX: 'Crypto King' tells judge he acted on legal advice

Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried testifies to fraud trial judge after jury sent home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/U6vEZNj via Jay

After a year of Elon Musk, what's next for X?

How the billionaire's purchase of Twitter has changed the platform and what the future may hold. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/poJx6Da via Jay

Online Safety Bill: Beefed up internet safety rules become law

The legislation requires firms to remove illegal content but has attracted privacy concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZlK3TBJ via Jay

Alan Wake 2: How one of gaming's lost sequels finally got made

After 13 years, Alan Wake's creator finally gets to release the sequel many thought wouldn't happen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nP3c6RW via Jay

Airbnb turns to AI to help prevent house parties

The short-term rental giant is now using artificial intelligence to try to prevent troublemakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9BFSbih via Jay

Irish woman sacked for Israel 'terrorist state' post

The woman should seek advice if she was sacked by Wix for her political views, Ireland's leader says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/m321woj via Jay

Cruise driverless cars suspended after accident

The car company Cruise is pausing it taxi operations in San Francisco after being cited for safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/psDlHqV via Jay

US orders immediate halt to some AI chip exports to China, Nvidia says

The new export rules were due to start in November, but Nvidia says the US sped up their introduction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AqNI45W via Jay

Paedophiles using AI to turn singers and film stars into kids

Charity finds dark web forums sharing thousands of new abuse images made with bespoke AI software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7TBYvJr via Jay

Instagram sued over harm to young people's mental health

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is facing legal action from dozens of US states. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eJcBMSC via Jay

Short selling: Don’t be the 'Dumb Money'

Short selling can be risky, but more and more amateur investors are taking it up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WTtoYJO via Jay

The incredible power of blue LEDs

LEDs dominate lighting systems but their efficiency rests on the tricky production of blue light. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UBOcZ8R via Jay

Mario v Sonic: Rivals launch similar games in same week

It is the first time for more than 30 years that the two rivals have released games in the same week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bH4pQRu via Jay

Google Pixel’s face-altering photo tool sparks AI manipulation debate

A new breed of smartphone tools are raising fresh questions about what it means to photograph reality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nS4kelG via Jay

Super Mario Bros game Wonder a 'notebook of chaos', critics say

The latest Nintendo adventure follows the gang through the new Flower Kingdom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5IfOgQJ via Jay

Instagram sorry for adding 'terrorist' to some Palestinian user bios

It says it fixed a problem "that briefly caused inappropriate translations" in some Instagram profiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cgUNGvC via Jay

Elon Musk says X to have two new premium tiers

The latest change to the platform will see two layers of subscriptions - one with adverts and one without. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vxrXAF2 via Jay

Amazon launches humanoid robots to 'free up' staff

The US tech giant is looking at ways it can automate more of its operations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Eg7qoBC via Jay

Amazon, Expedia and Trustpilot unite to fight fake reviews

Major online firms will work together to fight fake reviews and share best practice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/twynTSk via Jay

Spider-Man 2: PS5 developer on stories, game length, and what's next

The PS5 game's creative director Bryan Intihar talks about crafting a follow-up to a beloved hit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eN17pLI via Jay

Nokia to axe up to 14,000 jobs to cut costs

The Finnish telecoms giant reported a disappointing result due to slowing sales of 5G equipment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VJN8HUZ via Jay

Nvidia and iPhone maker Foxconn to build "AI factories"

This comes as the US announced plans to cut off more exports of advanced chips to China, in a blow to Nvidia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pGJaeUl via Jay

MI5 head warns of 'epic scale' of Chinese espionage

Tens of thousands of British businesses are warned of the risk of having their innovation stolen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0W6Zknp via Jay

X begins charging new users $1 a year in New Zealand, Philippines

It is part of a trial "to reduce spam, manipulation of our platform and bot activity," says X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YKQEAr7 via Jay

US-China chip war: Washington announces new export curbs

The move makes it tougher for companies like Nvidia, AMD and Intel to sell existing or new chips to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6EFbmd9 via Jay

Twitter glitch allows CIA informant channel to be hijacked

US spies and informants could have been directed to hostile nations through a CIA mistake made on X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/E6D7ilG via Jay

Apple boss Tim Cook makes surprise China visit

Tim Cook's trip to the city of Chengdu comes as iPhone sales in the country flag. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sMclQvr via Jay

Bedbugs: Hotels turn to tech as outbreaks rise

Firms are turning to tech - both old and new - to catch outbreaks early, which is vital to stopping the spread. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fTxkrSE via Jay

German chancellor Olaf Scholz could snub British AI summit

The BBC understands the German chancellor may turn down his invitation to the event on 1 November. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k8v25dm via Jay

LinkedIn: Microsoft says 668 more jobs to go

The company, which is owned my Microsoft, is cutting about 3% of its workforce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KzJIRSG via Jay

Settlement talks collapse in Kenya Facebook redundancies case

Legal action by Nairobi-based workers who filtered out graphic Facebook posts will continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dGYNxSv via Jay

Minecraft becomes first video game to hit 300m sales

The Lego-like block-building game cements its position as the best-selling video game of all time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PHzBu7r via Jay

Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content

It comes as X's owner Elon Musk had earlier called child safety his number one priority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KTVoSG via Jay

TikTok says action taken on Israel conflict videos

The social media firm lists what it is doing to tackle misinformation after a warning by the EU. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KedYwSV via Jay

What does TikTok's EGX sponsorship mean for the games industry?

The app's hoping to take on Twitch and YouTube to become the main stop for online video games content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/s3gN5pQ via Jay

Microsoft Activision: What does deal mean for gamers?

Call of Duty might be an Xbox exclusive one day, but not for at least 15 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cEpAwah via Jay

Quiz: Are these images real or AI?

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

Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft

The takeover, the biggest of its kind in the history of gaming, has been approved by UK regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZT04VnI via Jay

FNaF movie: Can Five Nights at Freddy's live up to the hype?

The long-awaited film version of Scott Cawthon's hit game is almost out - but will it satisfy fans? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oGkcrIz via Jay

EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation

X, formerly Twitter, is being investigated over the possible spread of terrorist and violent content after Hamas' Israel attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZC8YEle via Jay

X claims it is erasing 'illegal' Hamas content after EU ultimatum

The EU gave the former Twitter 24 hours to respond to an order to clean up "disinformation". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1S5DxvH via Jay

FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial

Chunks of the stolen $470m in cryptocurrency have been laundered every day since the trial began from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UAHOF4b via Jay

Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away

Electrical items such as vapes, fans, cables and USB sticks can all be recycled from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OamSb8u via Jay

Jewish parents told to delete social media apps

Some schools have suggested parents delete apps such as TikTok and Instagram due to the violent content circulating. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8Bv7dTy via Jay

EU warns Elon Musk 'disinformation' is spreading on X after Hamas attack

The EU has written to Elon Musk warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HMc6tZI via Jay

Clubs promoting NFTs pose 'risk' to fans, MPs warn

A committee of MPs say artists and sport clubs' reputations are at risk if they promote NFTs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NWDIzeY via Jay

Warning AI industry could use as much energy as the Netherlands

A new study looks at the environmental impact of artificial intelligence if current trends continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DLcEurX via Jay

Unity boss resigns after game engine pricing backlash

The firm powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EoZLngH via Jay

Technology festival's sock that detect Alzheimer's signs

The socks, which can detect the early signs of the condition, are among innovations on show in Bristol. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lSGZJcu via Jay

Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes

James Milward went high tech in his quest to stop the animals fouling in his Surrey garden. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eSckC9u via Jay

Nevada lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations

The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native American communities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/256E1X9 via Jay

Tweet saying FTX was "fine" was false, court hears

The FTX co-founder tells court that Sam Bankman-Fried's public claims about FTX did not match reality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jB9OCtF via Jay

Snap might have to withdraw its AI chatbot, watchdog says

The UK's data watchdog has raised concerns the My AI tool may be a risk to children’s privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/21chlxb via Jay

Windsor crossbow case: What are the dangers of AI chatbots?

The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered chatbots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZkBOeQY via Jay

Can AI popstars make it in the real world?

Created using motion capture, graphics and AI software, Noonoouri is not your average singer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/X3KyfO9 via Jay

Prada to design Nasa's new Moon suit

Art meets science as Prada designers help create the spacesuits for the 2025 Moon mission. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uv2YGSH via Jay

Regulator sues Musk to force testimony in X probe

Musk accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of "harassment" in the two sides' latest battle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pnYKSjI via Jay

Assassin's Creed Mirage: Why Arabic is at the heart of the new game

The makers of the latest in the stealth action series have put Arabic front and centre of the project. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1BKhzVW via Jay

Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition probe

The competition watchdog is investigating the tech giants' cloud computing dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wxW4EjT via Jay

MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos

Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to dupe viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/R0l4ujf via Jay

Police access to passport photos 'risks public trust'

The government wants to allow police to search all passport images to catch criminals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/H0pu3Li via Jay

TikTok: Social media app halts online shopping service in Indonesia

The country's government banned social media platforms from selling goods to protect physical stores. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/srHGOEx via Jay

Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos

The ICRC writes rules of engagement for civilian hackers, as unprecedented numbers join cyber-conflicts from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Z5HGFna via Jay

US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network

Dish Network will have to pay $150,000 for failing to move an old satellite far enough away from the Earth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dPnjbFM via Jay

Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers songwriters say AI is not to be feared

Industry heavyweights behind Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers hits say AI doesn't have to be a threat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KGmOqU4 via Jay

TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription

The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/43VZCAa via Jay

Onewheel: Snowboard Shop halts sales after four deaths in US

The Snowboard Shop halts sales of Onewheel electric skateboards following a recall in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/guOmBqS via Jay

Why your new Apple iPhone 15 is overheating

The firm says a bug in its operating system and updates to apps like Instagram are behind the issue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k8ew57y via Jay

Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake

The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7FLJjmo via Jay