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TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'
on September 23, 2023 at 12:05 am
The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms. […]
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Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year
on September 22, 2023 at 6:16 pm
Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra. […]
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Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for UK approval
on September 22, 2023 at 10:37 am
The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. […]
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Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
on September 21, 2023 at 11:29 pm
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation. […]
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AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN
on September 21, 2023 at 11:26 pm
Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe. […]
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Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI
on September 21, 2023 at 11:56 am
George RR Martin and John Grisham are among the authors suing the company over copyright laws. […]
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts
on September 21, 2023 at 8:58 am
It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo. […]
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Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge
on September 21, 2023 at 3:36 am
Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of two's death. […]
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Is it possible to regulate artificial intelligence?
on September 20, 2023 at 11:06 pm
We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work. […]
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Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations
on September 20, 2023 at 9:13 pm
Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour. […]
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Musk start-up Neuralink seeks people for brain-implant trial
on September 20, 2023 at 2:53 pm
The company hopes to help people with paralysis move a cursor, or type, using its brain implant. […]
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Fortnite: Parents in US offered refunds for game purchases
on September 20, 2023 at 1:35 pm
Millions in compensation will be paid out after the game tricked players into making unintended purchases. […]
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Braverman and Facebook clash over private message plans
on September 20, 2023 at 10:01 am
The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages. […]
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Elon Musk woos world leaders, courting controversy
on September 19, 2023 at 11:20 pm
The billionaire's forays into sensitive geopolitical issues and his global clout have come under scrutiny. […]
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Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content agreed
on September 19, 2023 at 7:50 pm
The law aims to force firms to remove illegal content and protect children from some legal but harmful material. […]
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FTX: 'King of Crypto' parents sued over missing millions
on September 19, 2023 at 5:48 pm
Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are being sued as his bankrupt crypto firm FTX seeks to recover money. […]
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Mortal Kombat 1: Nintendo Switch version will be fixed, says boss
on September 19, 2023 at 4:09 pm
The fighting series' creator admits the Nintendo edition isn't "the version we wanted to release". […]
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YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income
on September 19, 2023 at 11:45 am
The BBC has also removed some shows featuring the comedian and actor from its streaming services. […]
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Elon Musk: Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, could go behind paywall
on September 19, 2023 at 2:17 am
The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system". […]
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The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output
on September 18, 2023 at 11:01 pm
Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat. […]
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Call of Duty Warzone: Does UK esports scene need more live events?
on September 18, 2023 at 12:45 pm
The Call of Duty Warzone world champs were crowned in London at an interesting time for the UK scene. […]
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Unity engine maker says sorry after runtime fee price plan backlash
on September 18, 2023 at 9:20 am
The company, headed by ex-EA boss John Riccitiello, says it will change plans to charge developers. […]
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Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell
on September 17, 2023 at 10:54 am
Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died. […]
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TikTok fined €345m over children's data privacy
on September 15, 2023 at 3:41 pm
The complaint concerned how the social media app handled children's data in 2020. […]
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Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation
on September 15, 2023 at 10:06 am
Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern". […]
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20mph: Wales speed limit sat-nav warning ahead of change
on September 15, 2023 at 9:57 am
Drivers told follow signs not sat-navs when Wales lowers speed limits in built-up areas from Sunday. […]
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Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale'
on September 15, 2023 at 5:55 am
Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China. […]
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The firms hoping to take psychedelic drugs mainstream
on September 14, 2023 at 11:06 pm
Start-ups are tweaking psychedelic compounds to treat mental health conditions. […]
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Arm: UK chip designer shares surge in market return
on September 14, 2023 at 8:55 pm
The jump in share price was a sign of confidence in Arm, a star of the British tech industry. […]
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Greater Manchester Police officers' details hacked in cyber attack
on September 14, 2023 at 4:24 pm
A company that makes ID cards for Greater Manchester Police has been targeted in the attack. […]
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French iPhone 12 warning: European regulators examine alert on radiation levels
on September 14, 2023 at 1:15 pm
European regulators assess possible health risks after France's decision to temporarily halt sales. […]
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Bristol to host one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers
on September 14, 2023 at 11:43 am
The machine will "help researchers maximise the potential of AI", the government says. […]
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'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk
on September 13, 2023 at 11:57 pm
Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence. […]
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AI and sound - helping firms build their own 'sonic identity'
on September 13, 2023 at 11:06 pm
Artificial intelligence is assisting companies in developing their own signature sounds. […]
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'Overwhelming consensus' to regulate AI, says Elon Musk
on September 13, 2023 at 10:56 pm
The Tesla CEO was among the top tech leaders meeting with US lawmakers to discuss AI governanc […]
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Sea drones: What are they and how much do they cost?
on September 13, 2023 at 4:22 pm
Moscow has blamed Ukraine for a series of attacks by sea drones on Russian naval targets. […]
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France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels
on September 13, 2023 at 10:58 am
Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem. […]
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AI quiz: Can you tell which image is real?
on September 13, 2023 at 9:49 am
Test your skills at spotting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI quiz. […]
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iPhone 15: Apple forced to ditch lightning charger
on September 13, 2023 at 7:25 am
Apple confirms new iPhone 15 will have a common USB-C charging port after the EU forced the change. […]
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Cryptoqueen: Accomplice jailed for 20 years for OneCoin financial scam
on September 12, 2023 at 10:25 pm
Sebastian Karl Greenwood was sentenced by a US judge for the massive scam that stole billions from investors. […]
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Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly
on September 12, 2023 at 8:16 pm
In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly. […]
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MGM Resorts: Slot machines go down in cyber-attack on firm
on September 12, 2023 at 11:22 am
Customers also report problems with payments and check-in as IT systems go down at MGM Resorts' hotels. […]
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Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs
on September 11, 2023 at 11:04 pm
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs. […]
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Can new Apple iPhone 15 thunder without lightning?
on September 11, 2023 at 11:02 pm
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 later on today without its traditional lightning cable charger. […]
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Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich
on September 11, 2023 at 9:13 pm
The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. […]
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London robotic surgeon celebrates its 10,000th procedure
on September 9, 2023 at 7:04 am
A robotic surgeon called Da Vinci has been performing surgery for nearly 20 years. […]
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Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem
on September 9, 2023 at 12:25 am
Ernie, Baidu's answer to ChatGPT, is wary of sensitive subjects - and clearly dodges questions. […]
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Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5
on September 8, 2023 at 5:45 pm
The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. […]
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Tech giants face fines for animal cruelty videos
on September 8, 2023 at 3:56 pm
The change to the Online Safety Bill comes as a result of a BBC Eye Investigation into global monkey abuse. […]
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Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation
on September 8, 2023 at 3:48 pm
A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil". […]
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Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports
on September 8, 2023 at 11:45 am
The technology giant's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in the last two days. […]
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YouTube starts verifying health workers in the UK
on September 8, 2023 at 1:00 am
The plan will help ensure YouTubers are genuinely qualified to dish out medical information. […]
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Another FTX executive Ryan Salame pleads guilty
on September 8, 2023 at 12:48 am
The pleading comes ahead of the October trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. […]
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Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels
on September 7, 2023 at 11:22 pm
Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task. […]
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Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns
on September 7, 2023 at 4:10 pm
Many women are worried about the information they share, the regulator says. […]
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Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI
on September 7, 2023 at 10:53 am
The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads. […]
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Government denies U-turn on encrypted messaging row
on September 6, 2023 at 7:09 pm
The government states that the tech tools for accessing private messages don't yet exist. […]
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Arm Holdings: Chip giant hopes for market value of more than $50bn
on September 6, 2023 at 10:03 am
The UK-based firm is courting investors as its listing in the US looks to be the biggest of the year. […]
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Starfield creator on 'choice anxiety', long games and exclusive titles
on September 6, 2023 at 12:27 am
Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game. […]
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TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears
on September 5, 2023 at 11:43 am
There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data. […]
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EE and Vodafone customers able to call after bug fixed
on September 5, 2023 at 11:04 am
The two providers have offered different accounts of what happened to their networks. […]
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Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies
on September 4, 2023 at 11:10 pm
Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures. […]
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Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack
on September 4, 2023 at 11:05 pm
Whistleblower tells the BBC the election watchdog failed the government-backed Cyber Essentials test. […]
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New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
on September 4, 2023 at 2:12 pm
A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024. […]
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Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space
on September 4, 2023 at 5:11 am
An energy source which could sustain life on the Moon for long periods has been designed by researchers. […]
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New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming
on September 3, 2023 at 11:01 pm
In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. […]
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Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25
on September 2, 2023 at 11:41 pm
The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance. […]
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Tech firms fail to tackle Russian propaganda - EU
on September 2, 2023 at 2:19 am
Russian disinformation has increased on X since Elon Musk's takeover, according to a report. […]
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X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
on September 1, 2023 at 12:01 pm
The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. […]
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The firms hoping to cut down on wasted cosmetics
on August 31, 2023 at 11:12 pm
By tailoring cosmetics to the individual some firms are hoping to cut waste in the cosmetics industry. […]
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Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink
on August 31, 2023 at 8:45 am
Prolific hackers accused of being a front for Russian cyber-operation shares counter evidence with the BBC. […]
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Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn
on August 31, 2023 at 12:26 am
The commons technology committee urges new legislation for the UK to take lead on AI regulation. […]
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Google tests watermark to identify AI images
on August 29, 2023 at 12:17 pm
The tech giant's artificial intelligence firm DeepMind unveils measures to counter disinformation. […]
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Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it
on August 27, 2023 at 11:04 pm
With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help. […]
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Edinburgh Fringe: Can TikTok comedy stars cut it on stage?
on August 23, 2023 at 12:08 am
They have millions of followers, but can they cut it in front of a crowd at the Edinburgh Fringe? […]
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Virtual reality brings new vision to workplace training
on August 20, 2023 at 11:02 pm
Staff are being asked to put on VR goggles when they go on a course or team-building session. […]
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The eco-friendly glass that's hard to crack
on August 17, 2023 at 11:01 pm
Scientists have developed an extremely strong glass which is less energy intensive to make than regular glass. […]
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Back to the future for India's rice farmers
on August 14, 2023 at 9:02 pm
India, the world's biggest rice exporter, is turning to old varieties and new farming techniques. […]
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Video doorbells: Police champion them but do they cut crime?
on August 13, 2023 at 11:03 pm
The smart doorbells have soared in popularity, but they may not help reduce the number of break-ins. […]
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Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?
on August 7, 2023 at 11:03 pm
Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on? […]
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New AI systems collide with copyright law
on July 31, 2023 at 11:08 pm
Artists are worried that their work is being fed into AI systems and are taking legal action. […]
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The return of cargo-carrying sail ships
on July 30, 2023 at 11:10 pm
As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback. […]
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Drones are showing us sharks like never before
on July 20, 2023 at 11:13 pm
Astonishing aerial footage reveals sharks are closer to us than we think – and usually leave us alone. […]