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What is Kick, the streaming platform that's signed up xQc?

It's already nabbed big names Amouranth and xQc - can the crypto-backed upstart become top dog? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66044165?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

'It's so disheartening' - Dolly Parton tribute act stages protest over Meta 'ban'

Tribute acts protested outside Meta's London HQ after their Facebook and Instagram profiles were deleted. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66039502?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Illegal trade in AI child sex abuse images exposed

Paedophiles are using the technology to create and sell life-like abuse material, the BBC finds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65932372?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Jail terms for sharing or creating explicit images without consent

Changes to the Online Safety Bill include up to two years in prison for sharing or creating explicit images without consent. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66021643?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

'We want Brixton to be a black Silicon Valley'

A trio of entrepreneurs have raised over £5m to invest in 30 British black-led start-ups by 2026. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-65949212?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why is it so rare to hear about Western cyber-attacks?

Could a cyber-attack on a Russian technology company provide a rare insight into a Western hack? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65977742?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Students switch to AI to learn languages

Many people are using AI like ChatGPT to improve their language skills but learning that way has drawbacks. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65849104?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Police warn Android phone users over 999 call feature

Forces say update that lets button pushes trigger calls is bombarding operators with "silent" calls. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65962942?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fight

Earlier this month, Meta showed staff plans for a text-based social network designed to compete with Twitter. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65981876?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk: Australia threatens to fine Twitter over online hate

Elon Musk bought the firm last year for $44bn and promised to protect free speech on the platform. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65981699?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amazon accused of tricking Prime customers

The US has sued Amazon for allegedly manipulating customers during the Prime sign-up process. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65978053?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Five potential outcomes of AI in 99 seconds

The BBC spoke to various experts about the dangers artificial intelligence could pose. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65885899?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Modi in US: Elon Musk says Tesla to come to India 'as soon as possible'

The Indian prime minister met Mr Musk on Tuesday during his three-day state visit to the US. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-65959115?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Virgin Media email service users suffer lengthy failure

The company has apologised after some problems remain unresolved over 36 hours since first reported. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65965099?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TerraUSD: South Korea 'cryptocrash king' Do Kwon jailed

The collapse of the terraUSD stablecoin and the associated Luna token rocked cryptocurrency markets. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65957999?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Airbus experiments with more control for the autopilot

Airbus has been testing new automated technology that it says has the potential to improve flight safety. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65676421?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Reddit protesters bombard site with John Oliver pictures

Some of the biggest subreddits are now only allowing posts featuring the British comedian. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65949412?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amazon cleared to buy iRobot vacuum cleaner maker

The UK competition watchdog says the online giant can buy iRobot, the maker of Roomba cleaners. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65925221?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Quiz: Can you spot images created by AI?

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrgbkhv?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AI 'godfather' Prof Yan LeCun says it won't take over the world

Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65886125?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Jack Dorsey: India threatened to shut Twitter and raid employees

Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's allegations have been denied by the Indian government. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-65886825?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Five key challenges to make AI safe

AI could improve our lives hugely or destroy us all, the experts say - so how do we make it safe? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65850668?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Xbox showcase 2023: Is Microsoft back in the game?

Microsoft had a lot to prove in some people's eyes - did it manage to convince the doubters? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-65878227?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Reddit communities go dark in protest at changes

Thousands of subreddits are shut down for 48 hours following controversial charging plans. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65877280?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Driverless cars: Researcher disguises himself as car seat in study

A study into driverless cars has used a "ghost driver" to record other road user's responses. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-65857348?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday

More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65855608?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Meta plans for Twitter rival shown to staff

A text-based version of Instagram could potentially let users carry across followers from other apps. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65855603?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Aberdeen AI trial helps doctors spot breast cancers

BBC Click had exclusive access to a trial exploring the impact of using AI in breast screenings. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65821552?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitch apologises as streamers leave after adverts row

One streamer tells BBC News this is the push he needed to leave the platform altogether. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65834521?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

MoveIt hack: What action can data-breach victims take?

Experts give advice to the more than 100,000 warned their personal data is in the hands of cyber-criminals. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65820603?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims

Staff at multiple organisations are warned of a payroll data breach after an IT supplier is hacked. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65814104?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

'Instagram seller quoted me £500 for a GCSE paper'

Scams are becoming more common, with fraudsters charging up to £4,000 per paper, exam boards warn. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-65768038?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk: Twitter snaps up top NBCUniversal executive

It comes just weeks after NBCUniversal's head of advertising Linda Yaccarino was named as Twitter's CEO. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65806686?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

F1: Finding Vettels of the future on the eSports circuit

The virtual track is helping the world's biggest racing teams spot rising talent and win new fans. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-65791039?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk's Twitter loses second trust and safety chief

Ella Irwin is the second person to leave the role since Mr Musk bought Twitter in October 2022. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65786326?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Powerful artificial-intelligence ban possible, government adviser warns

Systems above a certain power may need be stopped, a member of the government's AI Council says. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65779181?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65772154?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger