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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/YID9r3Z

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/MCLcfRk

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/hcDbkuL

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/FqkMnWD

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/uIYa3q9

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/W7TgJUz

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/aiA2Q9b

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/GI3ZlSM

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/Wxryfbv

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/xHaJCPM

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/cPwEkMf

Amazon takes on Microsoft as invests billion in Anthropic

Amazon is in a race among big tech firms to exploit the potential of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YTm4lu2

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/50cxQUE

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/aPZqEuX

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/wEodfcA

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/lrKhsYR

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/n5Amfpk

Global Rallycross Comes to a Long Island Parking Lot

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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/pYyHWfA

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/xq4pGRa

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/Cp6YinF

Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge

Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of two's death. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wu8O4zj

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/gsGWvUb

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/IONrdYc

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/ufLDd7e

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/jCT7YAE

FTX: 'King of Crypto' parents sued over missing millions

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried are being sued by people who lost money when his crypto firm FTX collapsed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pqvKQWT

Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content agreed

The law aims to force firms to remove illegal content and protect children from some legal but harmful material. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NhvqASP

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/X6tmTE1

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/q9NTjb2

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/fEoi6Pg

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/1KdiUMN

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/cjwy6sH

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/VuX6oYK

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/4XxTzlg

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/4MT0KEt

Greater Manchester Police officers' details hacked in cyber attack

A company that makes ID cards for Greater Manchester Police has been targeted in the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hEdmraV

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/WQVGJfr

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/NrEUbDY

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/bTdCiNJ

'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk

Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dVzHmaA

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/l0ZcGqb

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/1OXIdF9

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/FpNxGaq

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/eZni8g1

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/5tuB9h7

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/GeUF5nh

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/y0n2cQj

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/e3dWk6f

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/IG92pA6

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/m3n05Kg

Tech giants face fines for animal cruelty videos

The change to the Online Safety Bill comes as a result of a BBC Eye Investigation into global monkey abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9rgc2vP

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/w7qtxIa

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/6yP3auc

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/Yo6OtmT

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/Gk2wKSX

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/J4OBYsD

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/8VE1tDG

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/diS4V9y

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/XLAZTjU

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/KW3Eupx

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/4tj2aoT

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/38DoLuh

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/q2X1lMt

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/kVJ6Tiu

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/5u7CRTt

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/zJIa1eY

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/ecFXBM8