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Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers

Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details to target holidaymakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/l3Lwk4y

Amazon, Google and other tech giants pledge action on fraud

Companies commit to working with the government to tackle online scams, fake adverts and romance fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Uml3oF5

OpenAI chaos not about AI safety, says Microsoft boss

Microsoft's president says the sacking of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was not because of AI safety worries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wsVlefp

Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads

US class action lawsuit seeks huge damages for his promotion of the world's largest crypto exchange. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rzTE3JU

Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot

The bot, called Q, can help firms answer customer queries, analyse data and help with coding. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LvNujSR

London travel: Uber launches black cab sign-ups

The Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association says joining with Uber would be "sullying" the taxi trade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dGxScTY

Molly Russell: Tech firms still failing after teenager's death, says father

Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uBnJzrR

Ransomware hackers 'wreaking havoc' arrested in Ukraine

Cyber police carry out raids to dismantle gang responsible for hacking hundreds of organisations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kVY5zaf

Anger as some Google cloud customers locked out of files

Google is investigating reports that some users of its Drive service cannot access recent files. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Rqtk6dO

TikTok owner ByteDance cuts gaming division jobs

The Chinese firm entered the sector in 2019 to compete with Tencent but failed to grab market share. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bo0J6Ew

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Hoj8OnU

Cyber-attack leaves home sales in limbo

Buyers say they have been left hanging as a company that provides IT to law firms sees its services hit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yXFUlR9

Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity

A charity says it is receiving "small numbers" of reports from schools but now is the time to act. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZMVkyel

Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X

Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/siopmLe

HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK

The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ojZ1s76

Nvidia sued after video call mistake showed 'stolen' data

Car firm Valeo alleges the theft of its data was inadvertently revealed during a Microsoft Teams call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qZK30RX

Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware

Green light from Beijing follows the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the US last week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/f4BnH9h

OpenAI: A triumph of people power

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the humans at the heart of OpenAI's governance drama. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qleL8pM

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges

Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/D4q7KWw

Crunch time for cookie use, watchdog warns

Some big websites have been given 30 days to make it easier for users to reject cookies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZB2MXsi

British Library: Employee data leaked in cyber attack

A group of cyber criminals have claimed they are behind the ransomware attack and are auctioning off the data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/i8vaYxX

OpenAI: Microsoft wants changes after Sam Altman debacle

Microsoft's CEO responds to the chaos at OpenAI, where the boss's sacking has caused a staff revolt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XJKE7sY

Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis

The lawsuit says Media Matters "manipulated" data in an attempt to "destroy" the social media site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WLyeQdF

Sam Altman: What on earth is happening at OpenAI?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman reflects on a whirlwind few days for the ChatGPT creator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TWHcmyz

White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rb7itIG

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return

Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ho3egrD

Sam Altman: The extraordinary firing of an AI superstar

Sam Altman, one of the biggest names in tech, was sacked from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ENGXrOn

AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it 'no longer had confidence' in his ability to lead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uoQ9Pc3

White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ExyboLw

Apple to bridge message divide - but keeps green bubbles

The tech giant confirms it will introduce support for a new messaging standard on iPhones from 2024. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mAVHGi5

Data roaming charges: How to keep costs down when travelling abroad

After MSP Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 on data roaming charges, here's how to keep your spending low. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jo394XB

AI chief quits over 'exploitative' copyright row

Former Stability AI executive says it's not acceptable to use other people's work without permission. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/d7GrmYI

IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts

The decision came a day after owner Elon Musk endorsed an apparent antisemitic conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1ILngxy

YouTube tests AI tool that clones pop stars' voices

The software allows users to create songs in the style of Sia, John Legend, Charli XCX and others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QBRGemX

YouTuber Brandon B reveals the secrets to viral videos

YouTuber Brandon B shares how he ended up running a viral video empire with over 1 billion views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JALrij3

Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s

The firm wants app stores, like Apple's and Google's, to get parental consent when under-16s download apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/STyCMVb

Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple

New detail on how much Google is willing to pay to be a go-to search engine has slipped out in court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l4sWDo

Amazon latest firm to cut jobs in gaming industry

It has been a banner year for video games, yet studios continue to sack staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VKLmlyA

Meta OKs deleting Threads without losing Instagram

Previously, getting rid of the app fully required deleting the associated Instagram account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/D98Xxgz

'I left my job to play Football Manager full time'

Tom Kelsey, 26, says he now makes double the salary he earned at his previous council job. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5gRHbrW

Nepal to ban TikTok citing disruption to social harmony

TikTok is under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cUZDHT8

DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack

Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2fFOxV1

'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'

An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5praMAX

Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene

Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IKBWF6m

Microsoft 365 down for some customers in UK and Europe

Users are complaining of problems accessing workplace app Teams and the Xbox gaming platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PoCgjYW

Gaming: Just Dance being made accessible for everyone

Seth Burke, 14, who uses a wheelchair, meets the Paris-based team behind hit game Just Dance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7yk4T9o

Meta requires political advertisers to mark when deepfakes used

Advertisers will have to make clear when they use AI in political ads on the social media platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/i45ld8n

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in hospital - reports

The 73-year-old passed out at a business conference in Mexico City, according to reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sJL5aNK

Omegle: Popular video chat website shut after abuse claims

Omegle, which allowed users to socialise with random strangers online, was popular with children and young people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MDhmYB0

Actors union Sag agrees tentative deal to end strike

Sag-Aftra has been calling for better pay for actors and safeguards on the use of AI. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oBRswmC

First Online Safety Act guidance for tech platforms targets grooming

Ofcom reveals its new draft guidance for fighting child abuse and other illegal material. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8sL5nme

Can you tell the real pictures from those made by AI?

Do you think you have what it takes to spot the AI images from the real ones? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KFof68D

China detains DouYu founder, investment guru - reports

They include a streaming app founder and an executive referred to as China's Warren Buffett. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FZoc3MW

Delay to law on e-scooters criticised

No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dPt4SO8

Zero Punctuation star Yahtzee Croshaw quits after 16 years

Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw, the star of The Escapist's videogame review series, quits the website in protest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IpcZDya

'Blowing the whistle on Meta means I won't work again'

A former senior staff member says the firm is not doing enough to protect teens from sexual harassment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GS3gVt6

Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry

Prosecutors say the firm failed to collect a 21% tax from landlords on rental income. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/A4j827G

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down as boss of dating app

Billionaire Whitney Wolfe Herd, who created the firm in 2014, will be replaced by Slack's chief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8HoJMgD

Tommy Robinson and Katie Hopkins reinstated on X

Their return, after bans for hate speech violations, has been criticised by campaigners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MvETxsJ

Football Manager 2024: How the franchise made millions

As the studio celebrates its 20th edition, the people that make it tell the BBC how it has changed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vG4OnpU

Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DU8fpdT

Succession actor Sarah Snook: 'AI is terrifying'

The actor says the film industry should "set a precedent" on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZbN1GKt

James Webb telescope: Baby star launches giant jets and shocks

The James Webb observatory records the giant jets and shocks created by a birthing star in Orion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YAEGOPj

'There will come a point when no job is needed,' says Elon Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk tells the British prime minister that AI will be smarter than the smartest human. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RzjfyJF

Apple sales dip again despite iPhone boost

Apple says that sales have dropped for the fourth quarter in a row despite a boost from iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jzg1pW

AI friends and optional jobs - Sunak and Musk share future hopes

The prime minister and tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dO0M5Zs

Rishi Sunak meets world leaders and tech firms at AI summit

PM holds talks with leaders of the UN, EU and Italy on managing risks of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/z54n09S

Why are fewer women using AI than men?

The use of artificial intelligence appears to have a significant gender imbalance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0pEClD7

Rishi Sunak: AI firms cannot 'mark their own homework'

Governments must act to protect citizens from potential AI risks, prime minister tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yxCjuie