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Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/evD5bCn

Ministers seek to understand more about video games

The government wants stronger evidence on psychological impacts of gaming and how the industry works. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Dh3A2nc

Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years

The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Jqe9igm

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence

The Theranos founder, 39, was convicted last year of defrauding investors and wire fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kJRQSlX

AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Cpt697

Nvidia briefly worth $1 trillion thanks to AI boom

Investors excited about the possibilities for artificial intelligence have sent the US chipmaker's value soaring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/F2RrKXb

Music streaming royalties to be discussed by government

It will look into claims of unfairness amid reports labels receive the lion's share of royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2iOQmhU

Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn

Heads of OpenAI, Google Deepmind and Anthropic say the threat as great as pandemics and nuclear war. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4MuCTN7

Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch

Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yNRWZh4

Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?

Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/u7i1Xjm

Capita hack: 90 organisations report data breaches to watchdog

The privacy watchdog is urging groups using the outsourcing giant to check if data has been exposed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fmzNiw3

FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jGiThDr

Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?

Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Zdbivs8

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/K3ZOlVC

Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mog35WM

Neuralink: Why is Elon Musk’s brain chip firm in the news?

Elon Musk’s brain chip firm Neuralink has received the US regulatory green light for its first human clinical trial, after earlier controversies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QGzy9Ls

Twitter engineering boss quits after DeSantis launch glitches

Ron DeSantis' launch of his White House presidential campaign was hit by technical problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pN926Os

Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study

The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ARyX1Z7

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DNe8y9m

ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?

Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/U65XJhB

ChatGPT-maker warns it might leave EU over planned AI law

OpenAI's Sam Altman says if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DPifCQU

PlayStation Showcase 2023: Spider-Man 2 impresses, Project Q confuses

Against huge hype, the console giant's games reveal sparks a mix of excitement and disappointment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/raykdtC

Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again

A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sbRPlVv

Virgin Orbit: Branson's rocket firm permanently ceases operations

The announcement that Virgin Orbit has shut down comes just months after a major mission failure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BzXJbRg

Chip war: Apple strikes major US-made semiconductor deal

The move comes as a trade row centred on the tech industry intensifies between Washington and Beijing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TboXj4d

Minister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan

Minister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cgm6t7l

Meta loses millions as made to sell Giphy to Shutterstock

Social-media giant Meta was ordered to sell Giphy by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZNLvR0P

AI scanner used in hundreds of US schools misses knives

After a school stabbing, a BBC investigation into Evolv’s AI weapons scanner reveals doubts about its effectiveness. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5MSsdA3

WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes

The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ieBWyCu

TikTok sues Montana to overturn first US state ban

The western state last week became the first in the US to ban the hugely-popular video platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kiXxUnF

Neeva: Ad-free search engine shuts down

Founded by a former Google exec, Neeva asked people to pay for the service rather than be shown ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mrL2al7

Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data

The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ACUdI8V

Roblox: Ten-year-old spent £2,500 of mum's money without her knowing

Tesco Bank initially refused to refund the mum but changed its mind after a BBC show got involved. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/a94JQGU

China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WGgzh8S

Council accidentally published staff salaries online

Personal details of 15,000 South Lanarkshire council staff, including their salaries, were posted online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BgQXTAG

Montana TikTok creators shrug off state's ban on app

Montana is first US state to ban the app, but influencers there don't seem too concerned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lpYkXz7

Critics say £1bn for UK chip industry not enough

One CEO says the government's semiconductor strategy does not address the needs of UK chipmakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aO6gMlN

Can you get cheaper broadband deals with social tariffs?

Find out whether you are eligible for a social tariff and how to pay less each month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eJO6XVU

Woodward and Bernstein: Watergate reporters warn of the limitations of AI

Journalists Woodward and Bernstein tell the BBC the press is essential in finding the truth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/axZAYCr

One million cancel broadband as living costs rise

Citizen's Advice says the high cost of living means many are struggling to afford the essential service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wZQFgbt

Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/g2Dob5p

Colchester City Council investigating Capita over 'serious data breach'

Colchester City Council "extremely disappointed" Capita failed to fully secure historic benefits data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dn24bIa

Face recognition used at Cardiff Beyoncé concert criticised

The police are using the technology on the city's streets, a move that has divided opinion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/D2pUPvM

Elon Musk: I will say what I want even if it costs me

Twitter's owner has been criticised for spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zfLYTR1

Cryptocurrency: Treat investing as gambling, MPs say

Retail investment in cryptocurrency is too risky to be regulated as a financial service, a committee says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/adULTb7

Ex-Apple engineer accused of stealing self-driving car secrets

The 35-year-old suspect allegedly downloaded large amounts of data before fleeing to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BXaAQSx

Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence

Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GV21uce

Facebook and Instagram paid verification starts in UK

Subscribers must be at least 18 years old and submit a government ID and a selfie video to qualify. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/e5lgnvD

Twitter wrong to block tweets during Turkey election - Wikipedia founder

The founder of Wikipedia said Twitter should not have complied with the Turkish government's demands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ORlmren

Tory peer proposes Online Safety Bill change to tackle online sexist abuse

Social media companies will be held accountable for sexist abuse under new proposals to the Online Safety Bill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6lSFQj0

Microsoft's Activision takeover approved by EU after UK veto

The proposed $69bn acquisition of Activision is splitting global regulators over competition concerns from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/C9tV51p

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TqshAG2

Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn't stop the protests

Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3U5tlfS

Tears of the Kingdom: Fans react to Zelda sequel launch

Nintendo's new Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom, is already a hit with fans and critics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wHzfWAC

Mike Lynch: Autonomy founder extradited to US in criminal case

Mike Lynch is accused of overinflating the value of his firm Autonomy when he sold it to Hewlett-Packard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k3VbEsC

YouTuber Trevor Jacob admits to crashing plane for views

Trevor Jacob will plead guilty to obstructing an investigation by destroying the wreckage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GTCy5K1

Hacker marketplace still active despite police 'takedown' claim

Police said the "dangerous" Genesis Market had been dismantled, but it is still selling hacker products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZxTgYsa

Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss

The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IeD3GCm

UK further restricts Microsoft and Activision merge

The UK competition regulator bans Microsoft and Activision from "acquiring an interest" in each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4Wv8XUO

Indians urged to report growing WhatsApp spam calls

Many users have been complaining about receiving calls from unknown international numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BsOoJvz

Disney+ streaming business loses 4m subscribers in first quarter

Most of the losses came from its Hotstar service in Asia, which has lost rights to Indian cricket matches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cOwsxA5

Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold

Major renewable energy projects being delayed by more than 10 years as grid reaches capacity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IzdGisW

Google brings AI to search as it vies with Microsoft

The firm is rolling out artificial intelligence to its core search engine, after Microsoft did similar with ChatGPT. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/S31JoNT

Vodafone 3G turn-off sparks internet access fears

The network is to begin a UK-wide shutdown of its 3G network in June so it can invest more in 4G and 5G. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BCqDZeh

Twitter will encrypt private messages, says Elon Musk

The platform is adding extra security for direct messages, and may also introduce voice and video calls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bidWsNy

Vietnam to crack down on anonymous social media accounts

It's the latest in a series of restrictions imposed by the Vietnamese government on social media users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UOw827W

Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack

It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/h9jOgcD

Children's commissioner: Pornography affecting 8-year-olds' behaviour

Schools need to improve education and parents to set boundaries, the children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EQisYG0

Twitter plans to remove and archive inactive accounts

Chief executive Elon Musk said the move was important to make more Twitter usernames available. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FaIVhG2

Tech layoffs: LinkedIn cuts 700 jobs and phases out China

The careers site is the latest tech company to announce major job cuts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0KZJpPY

ChatGPT: Can students pass using AI tools at university?

There are fears about cheating, but new advice says students should be taught how to use AI tools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gbMDeAG

Apple co-founder says AI may make scams harder to spot

Silicon Valley veteran tells the BBC he thinks AI creations should be clearly labelled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hCXjwMI

Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack

Joseph Sullivan was convicted over covering up a security breach of 57 million user accounts in 2016. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WFwQkMY

Banks warn of big increase in online scams

Barclays said 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lcgKtxO

White House: Big Tech bosses told to protect public from AI risks

The White House told executives that they have a "moral" duty to make sure their products are safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8CjJOTG

Discord plans to make everyone change their username

The changes will come into effect on the online group-chat platform "over the coming weeks". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/98ozD5C

UK competition watchdog to launch review into AI

The CMA will look into whether the development of new AI technology is in consumers' best interests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BFxS1nD

US regulator says Meta putting child users at risk

The Federal Trade Commission says it wants to stop Facebook's owner from making money out of children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uBe3xFb

Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline

A July deadline for airlines to refit planes to avoid 5G signal interference will remain in place. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mZ2MuG6

AI 'godfather' Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits Google

Geoffrey Hinton tells the BBC some of the dangers in the artificial intelligence field "are quite scary". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iB8zx71