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Cate Blanchett 'deeply concerned' by AI impact

The Australian actress says the threat of AI is "very real" as "you can totally replace anyone". from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZLpTsj

Canada watchdog sues Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct

The suit is the latest regulatory headache for Google, which is facing similar action in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1K6hprf

Mark Zuckerberg dines with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Relations appear to have improved markedly from Trump's threat earlier this year to throw the Meta boss in jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YeoGyKF

Uber questioned by US regulator over subscription plan

The ride-hailing giant says it received inquiries from the FTC about Uber One cancellation procedures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5nNexpF

Do 'much, much more' on age verification, social media firms told

The regulator finds a fifth of children are pretending to be adults, potentially exposing them to harm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pKTUEZv

US regulator says AI scanner 'deceived' users after BBC story

In a proposed settlement, Evolv Technology will be banned from making certain claims about its products. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rqno6QC

LinkedIn: We're too boring for kids for social media ban

It is one of a number of tech firms pushing back against Australia's plan to ban social media for under-16s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uwc05dT

MrBeast says game show allegations 'blown out of proportion'

Beast Games is set to stream next month amid allegations contestants were mistreated on set. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Te2Jify

Conservationists turn to AI in battle to save red squirrels

The tech is being used to automatically control the creatures' access to feeders at sites across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W4voOa2

Temu owner misses sales forecast as Chinese economy slows

US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wmd0ykl

PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues

The online payment company has confirmed it is experiencing technical problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g0n4uhr

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qVMeplL

'God's influencer' to be made first millennial saint in April

London-born Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia aged 15, will be canonised by the Catholic church in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zBYtG3k

The Sidemen: We've hit YouTube limit so are moving to Netflix

The YouTube stars explain why they're moving reality show Inside to Netflix for its second series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pWKoaw9

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK

The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u87x5Or

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says

The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mboDixS

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts

Its reset feature would cleanse a user's feed of personalised content suggested by algorithm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z74KJqr

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DdZ8qrs

The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations

The 3D platformer and role-playing game get seven nods each at the "Oscars of Gaming". from BBC News https://ift.tt/fRviAOD

Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart' from BBC News https://ift.tt/ik5q8MQ

Trump names 'big tech' critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulator

Carr, a free speech advocate and longtime FCC member, has accused some social media firms of censorship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xGSA1Oq

Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JaF5oyK

'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says

But the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EgynmhM

‘Do not pet’: Why are robot dogs patrolling Mar-A-Lago?

Robotic dogs are helping law enforcement protect President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida residence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HOi8sXK

Elon Musk adds Microsoft to lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI

Mr Musk, a co-founder of the company, is accusing it and the tech giant of operating a monopoly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kMEopu4

X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/amkGKID

Zuckerberg records 'romantic' cover of explicit rap hit

The Facebook founder collaborates with T-Pain on a cove of Lil Jon's 2002 filthy floor-filler Get Low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oth9NZ0

'Amazing showcase' for UK gaming industry cancelled

The organisers blamed "increasing costs and less demand" as the sector continues to struggle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wdAN908

Outage hits Bluesky just as the platform's popularity takes off

Bluesky has at times been the most downloaded app on the Apple Store in the days following the US election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l0hFkye

Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace

The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/52FxuBA

Amazon launches Temu and Shein rival with 'crazy low' prices

The price of products on Haul, which is being trialled in the US, will be capped at $20. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2MJGuB4

Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers

Which? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MRABxQW

The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X

It has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse." from BBC News https://ift.tt/bzsgdcx

VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian

The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ugz0w9H

NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger

Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eklAFbo

Seven wild moments from the turbulent story of Bitcoin

Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5h4WPtj

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lSGvfry

'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LODhQua

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3gs5X7D

'I gave my DNA to a testing company - then it vanished'

Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wEdJxzP

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tIWFB6V

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AMDsRNT

What Musk could gain from a Trump presidency

One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xp9mbKL

Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says

It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dHemjLO

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JdFQ5fr

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong? from BBC News https://ift.tt/nbCpFWQ

Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end

Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto? from BBC News https://ift.tt/PyO9Dj2

MrBeast: Law firm finds grooming claims against co-host baseless

The YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/26I3R9O