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Spotify's content filter fails to block explicit lyrics in dozens of hits

Fans are shown swear words and racial slurs in dozens of songs even when explicit content is blocked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HIuq2WU

eBay to pay $59m settlement over sales of pill-making tools

The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing counterfeit pills. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tav6NVe

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg apologises to families in fiery US Senate hearing

Bosses from five of the largest social media firms were grilled about how they are protecting children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0hvpUs3

Tekken 8: Why UK grime scene is representing Japan's big fighting game

A British rapper laying down a track for a Japanese beat 'em up? It makes more sense than you think. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7nHdRog

Zuckerberg among tech bosses to testify on child safety

Senators say Meta, X, TikTok, Discord and Snap are not doing enough to protect children online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8DXBlv3

Elon Musk: $56bn Tesla compensation package voided by court

The lawsuit was filed by a shareholder who argued that it was an inappropriate overpayment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8ENMLt3

Microsoft says AI is getting deployed 'at scale'

The tech giant's AI success has caused shares to surge, after its market value passed $3tn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/17NjhgX

Fitbit customers say devices unusable after update

More than 100 users say new software is causing Fitbits to malfunction or stop working altogether. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MZEtnHP

Elon Musk announces first Neuralink wireless brain chip implant

The company hopes that such chips can eventually work with the brain to help tackle complex medical conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/u9lKMEm

Apple says UK could 'secretly veto' global privacy tools

A law change to let the government block new features would be an "unprecedented overreach," it says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aGR85W4

ChatGPT: Italy says OpenAI's chatbot breaches data protection rules

Italy had previously banned the AI-powered chatbot over privacy concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TpnkJj

X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral

Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dbfKQ0

Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation

Explicit images of the popstar were spread millions of times on social media before being removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4DwOzYi

Meta tool to block nude images in teens' private messages

The move is designed to help stop teenagers receiving inappropriate pictures, even in encrypted chats from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/62urnH9

Vodafone-Three merger faces competition probe

The Competition and Markets Authority will judge whether the deal would harm the UK telecoms market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/m0kgbEZ

Apple to allow rival app stores on iPhones and iPads in EU

Owners of Apple devices in the EU will soon be able to download apps from places other than the App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6TQbxmk

Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff

The announcement comes three months after the firm closed its huge merger with Activision-Blizzard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jT0dly

Palworld: Pokémon Company to investigate copying claims

The people behind Pikachu and friends finally comment on the wildly successful "Pokémon with guns". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lBgJ9yY

Twitch announces new deal to pay streamers more

The streaming service, primarily used by gamers, will now give more money to its most popular users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CTz8uFK

WWE Raw comes to Netflix from 2025 in huge deal

The flagship wrestling show will be exclusively available on the streaming service from 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/96krP3R

Amazon fined for 'excessive' surveillance of workers

The online retail giant was found to be keeping detailed data on employee working patterns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LDV4BwE

Fake Biden robocall tells voters to skip New Hampshire primary election

An investigation is opened into the calls, which are suspected to have been artificially generated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XQMGC65

MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bV4mpZo

Cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy in US

The company, whose co-founder is in jail in Montenegro, was behind the crashed TerraUSD and Luna tokens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pPRHZOf

Elon Musk visits site of Auschwitz death camp

The X owner's visit follows criticism of the platform for not doing enough to fight antisemitism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4t0ekHD

Palworld: 'Pokémon with guns' sells 5m copies in three days

The surprising success of Palword causes server crashes and exposes "serious bugs" in the game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aNECyQU

DPD error caused chatbot to swear at customer

The parcel delivery firm says the mistake was a result of a system update, which has been disabled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zmEv5XM

Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU

The EU's competition watchdog has made a decision on Amazon's bid to purchase iRobot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rqKHIOv

Google starts building £790m site in Hertfordshire

The tech giant plans to use significant heat from the data centre to heat homes in the area. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MZqmABp

What happens when you think AI is lying about you?

BBC Tech Editor Zoe Kleinman tried to challenge the output of a chatbot - but all was not as it seemed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/O7jIWul

Spotify attacks Apple's 'outrageous' 27% commission

The music streaming firm is concerned about a new payment system introduced by Apple in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/A7yOMgv

How AI is helping to prevent three buses turning up at once

Bus firms are now using artificial intelligence to design their timetables. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/P6sumHR

Apple overtakes Samsung as world's biggest phonemaker

iPhones made up a fifth of phones shipped last year, according to shipment data from the International Data Corporation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5O2kl3t

Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests

A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound limits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/K748wmr

ALI Technologies: Hoverbike start-up files for bankruptcy

Japanese firm ALI Technologies had dreamed of a "new form of movement". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I7ba4U

BT changes mobile and broadband price rise policy

Firm will stop inflation-linked mid contact increases, an industry practice criticised by regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gJxyAlQ

Game to stop selling pre-owned titles

The firm's owner, Frasers Group, told the BBC trade-ins would be phased out in "the coming months". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KHRAtf4

MrBeast: World's biggest Youtuber graces X with his first full video

The star has a change of heart over the Elon Musk-owned platform he had previously snubbed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Z4q5c3W

First Prince of Persia game in 14 years voiced in Farsi

Fans say they welcome developers' attempt to represent better the culture of Persia and Iran. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dUa0HmM

AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says

Policymakers should address the "troubling trend", says the organisation's managing director Kristalina Georgieva. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fB2i6Z5

CES 2024: AI pillows and toothbrushes - is it all getting a bit silly?

Companies are clamouring to present their products as AI-powered, but are their claims justified? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IHVeXFa

eBay pays $3m fine in blogger harassment case

Executives sent live spiders and cockroaches to a US couple who criticised the firm, court papers show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qOpyihI

Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors?

Worries over shortages have prompted government efforts worldwide to boost computer chip production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/owBHkR6

Our fingerprints may not be unique, claims AI

An AI tool can identify prints from different fingers belonging to the same person. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oqNYA5Q

Google's billions make job cuts 'needless' - union

The Alphabet Workers Union criticises the tech giant for axing hundreds of jobs despite vast earnings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dbH1eBl

Pornography review to canvass public's view on issue

Porn stars, parents and the public are invited to answer questions to help advise government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8VnW5ow

Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they?

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lC90zOn

Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime Video

The tech giant says a new round of job losses is needed to make its business more sustainable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rxELKHX

Gaming voice actors blindsided by 'garbage' union AI deal

Voice actors say they were not told about the agreement signed by the Sag-Aftra actors' union. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jydZCVl

Bitcoin ETF: Cryptocurrency swings as watchdog X account 'compromised'

US regulators are expected to make an announcement on new Bitcoin investment instruments this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/N4zHmc8

New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries

Microsoft said AI and supercomputing were used to synthesise an entirely new material. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Dt5A28P

Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 headset finally gets release date

Apple's long-awaited mixed-reality headset will launch in the US on 2 February. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/puSNxaP

EA FC 24 was UK's best-selling game in 2023

The Fifa successor retained its position at the top of the gaming league table despite a rebrand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LjtF3Ep

Stratford sphere venue plans officially withdrawn by US firm

Madison Square Garden Entertainment says it will not bring the Las Vegas-style venue to London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hgdeD5Z

Samsung warns of worse than expected profits fall

The announcement comes as global demand for consumer electronics remains weak after the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wbvPcOR

AI quiz: Can you tell which image is real?

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI quiz. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PaV8cRX

Apple pays out over claims it deliberately slowed down iPhones

The tech giant is compensating US customers and faces similar allegations in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gU1N9BP

BT Group to turn old street cabinets into electric vehicle charging points

Up to 60,000 could be converted to tackle a shortfall in electric car charging points, the group says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gl9DpZc

Logan Paul offers partial refund for failed CryptoZoo game

Logan Paul says he will begin buying back CryptoZoo NFTs, a year after apologising for the failure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/c6tziKd

Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars in China over steering software issues

The issues with assisted driving functions and door-locking systems will be fixed by remote updates. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0LVAliv

Trump companies got millions from foreign governments, Democrats say

Saudi Arabia, China, others spent big at his properties during presidency, says House Democrat report. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/na8KQHq

Google Chrome starts blocking data tracking cookies

A new feature in the browser will disable third-party cookies for 30 million users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HlxN6Z9

Kim Kardashian: Hollywood mobile game to shut down

The app was a surprising success upon its 2014 release, but the star has announced its time is up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MmuHqpj

Microsoft announces AI key on Windows 11 PCs

The new keyboard will introduce a Copilot key which accesses AI capabilities on Windows 11. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XIpimCy

SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk

A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detailing workplace concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZpXA38

Urgent need for terrorism AI laws, warns think tank

The government should 'urgently consider' AI-specific legislation a think-tank says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EqIgfnx

Police investigate virtual sex assault on girl's avatar

The incident in a virtual world reportedly left the under-16-year-old traumatised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MTXqNnb

China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla's electric car top spot

Elon Musk's Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wNPWmrQ