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New AI systems collide with copyright law

Artists are worried that their work is being fed into AI systems and are taking legal action. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66231268?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter accused of bullying anti-hate campaigners

A social media monitoring group says legal threats sent by X Corp are an attempt to "silence criticism". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66365968?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The return of cargo-carrying sail ships

As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66300187?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66333633?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google what our chatbot tells you... says Google

The firm says users should check the accuracy of answers Bard provides with its traditional search engine. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66303877?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Do you need a degree to work in tech?

Big tech firms like IBM are no longer asking for degrees when hiring staff. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66086450?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter headquarters left with half a sign as police interrupt

The microblogging firm pauses removal of its name at San Francisco HQ after changing its brand to X. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66300107?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Warcraft fans trick AI article bot with Glorbo hoax

The game's Reddit community was buzzing with excitement about a new feature... that doesn't exist. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66266344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

'Horrifying!': Movie critic reacts to AI-generated films

Filmmakers are using AI to generate short films and adverts. But are they any good? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66103532?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk: Tesla may cut prices again in 'turbulent times'

The company reported that its profit margins have been squeezed as it faces tough competition. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66253044?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AI: Workers need more protection - TUC union

The warning comes as Octopus Energy's boss says customers prefer emails written by AI over humans. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66248125?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UK set to amend encrypted message scanning plans

Proposed new privacy safeguard for planned powers to scan encrypted messages for child abuse images. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66240006?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Paris 2024 Olympics: Concern over French plan for AI surveillance

CCTV will use algorithms to detect fights and abandoned bags - but not everyone is happy about it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66122743?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why some celebrities are embracing Artificial Intelligence deepfakes

Concerns over the impact of AI are partly behind the first Hollywood actors' strike in 43 years. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65995089?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Lean times hit the vertical farming business

Vertical farms are going through a tough period - do the hi-tech indoor farms have a future? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66173872?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Virtual pet website Neopets plans $4m comeback

Neopets is promising a "new era", with $4m of funding to remake the site and bring back 50 classic games. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66235548?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Loot boxes: Games companies agree to restrict access in UK

The government has spent nearly three years on plans to regulate the use of loot boxes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65855157?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AI in dance music: What do DJs and producers think of it?

With software getting better and venues cutting budgets, could AI replace DJs and producers? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66174723?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UK needs culture shift to become AI superpower - DeepMind co-founder

Mustafa Suleyman says he has chosen to locate his new AI company in the US. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66166236?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Popular 'life-saving' diabetes app working again

The manufacturers of a diabetes app say it has been restored after it stopped working. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66222297?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000 at auction

The rare first-edition, unopened 4GB model sold for almost 400 times its original value. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66222296?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Protecting UK jobs will be a challenge says new AI adviser

Ian Hogarth said it was inevitable that more jobs would become increasingly automated. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66128106?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover

Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66217641?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Call of Duty battle over after Sony deal with Microsoft

Sony agrees deal with tech giant to keep franchise on PlayStation as Activision buyout moves step closer. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66217632?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Black Mirror plot about AI that worries actors

As actors strike in Hollywood, unions say they want more protection from artificial intelligence. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66200334?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Virgin Media investigated over contract cancellations

Regulator Ofcom says it will open an investigation after customers said it was too difficult to cancel services. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66174785?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Quiz: Can you spot which images were made using AI?

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zcg8mbk?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Universal Credit: Warnings over AI use to risk-score benefit claims

Campaign groups say more transparency is needed to avoid potential bias over benefit investigations. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66133665?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Privacy activists slam EU-US pact on data sharing

The deal overcame objections about US intelligence agencies' level of access to European data. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66161135?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Threads: Meta sets out planned new features

The firm has said the current app is an initial version and changes such as a new feed are planned. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66155433?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Video games: YouTube channel NoClip rescues tapes from landfill

Hundreds of hours of gaming history were set to be lost until film-maker Danny O'Dwyer stepped in. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66136597?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66153244?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AI robot asked 'will you rebel against humans'?

The question was posed at the world's first robot-human press conference at a UN summit in Geneva. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66141836?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter: The town clock that only chimes on social media

While it rings out on social media, the actual clock in town is stuck on one minute past nine. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66090235?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AI robot asked 'will you rebel against humans'?

The question was posed at the world's first robot-human press conference at a UN summit in Geneva. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66141835?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Martin Lewis says deepfake scam of him is 'frightening'

The consumer finance expert said he has been the subject of fake adverts for years, but this was the first in video. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66131229?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app

Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66129215?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Instagram's Threads is a 'much-needed' Twitter competitor

Some of the people using Threads on its first day tell the BBC what they think about the app and its future. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66122246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Threads could cause real problems for Twitter

Meta's new app benefits from its billion-plus Instagram followers that give it a huge shot in the arm. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66118168?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row

It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66104997?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Threads: Instagram owner launches Twitter-like app

The new app is now available to download in over 100 countries, though not in the European Union. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66112648?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What is end to end encryption and why are police concerned about its rise?

WhatsApp, iMessage, Android Messages and Signal all use the super secure technology called end to end encryption. So how does it work and why are governments opposed to it? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66099041?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

US officials must limit contact with social media firms

A judge bars officials from contacting platforms over "content containing protected free speech". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66106067?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

E2E encryption: Should big tech be able to read people's messages?

Who will win in the years-long stalemate between governments and big tech around super-secure messaging? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66099040?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

China curbs exports of key computer chip materials

Washington and Beijing have been battling for influence over the semiconductor industry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66093114?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why is Twitter limiting how many tweets you can see?

Most users can now read 1,000 tweets daily - a strange move for a social media firm. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66093324?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Smartwatches may provide early Parkinson's diagnosis

Tracking speed of movement might provide a diagnosis up to seven years ahead of symptoms, a study suggests. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66088110?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Confusion at Twitter continues over Elon Musk's tweet limits

Elon Musk provoked a Twitter backlash after introducing limits to the number of tweets users can read. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66087172?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

India Twitter ruling sparks free speech debate

A court has fined Twitter $61,000 for not complying with a government order to take down tweets. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66083645?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk: Tesla delivers record number of cars after price cuts

The electric car maker has lowered prices of vehicles in countries including the US, UK and China. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66083329?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger