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Apple to buck layoff trend by hiring UK AI staff

The tech giant's chief executive, Tim Cook, said he expects to increase investment. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66954267?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Watch: The Robot wolves trying to scare off Japan's bears

A howling 'monster wolf' is scaring wild bears away from the city of Takikawa. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66944513?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66940771?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British man millions

As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66892685?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year

Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66887717?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for approval

The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66875075?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN

Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66879709?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI

George RR Martin and John Grisham are among the authors suing the company over copyright laws. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66866577?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66842873?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations

Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66719572?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Will it be possible to regulate artificial intelligence?

We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66853057?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Fortnite: Parents in US offered refunds for game purchases

Parents in the US whose children made unintended in-game purchases will be offered $245m (£198m) in refunds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66866569?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

'Overwhelming consensus' to regulate AI, says Elon Musk

The Tesla CEO was among the top tech leaders meeting with US lawmakers to discuss AI governance https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66805038?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk woos world leaders, courting controversy

The billionaire's forays into sensitive geopolitical issues and his global clout have come under scrutiny. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66777096?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Government row with Facebook over private messages

The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66854622?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mortal Kombat 1: Nintendo Switch version will be fixed, says boss

The fighting series' creator admits the Nintendo edition isn't "the version we wanted to release". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66842874?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content agreed

The law aims to force firms to remove illegal content and protect children from some legal but harmful material. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66854618?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income

The BBC has also removed some shows featuring the comedian and actor from its streaming services. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66851698?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall

The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66850821?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output

Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66798680?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Call of Duty Warzone: Does UK esports scene need more live events?

The Call of Duty Warzone world champs were crowned in London at an interesting time for the UK scene. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66842867?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66836682?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

20mph: Wales speed limit sat-nav warning ahead of change

Drivers told follow signs not sat-navs when Wales lowers speed limits in built-up areas from Sunday. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66774380?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Bristol to host one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers

The machine will "help researchers maximise the potential of AI", the government says. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-66803857?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

London robotic surgeon celebrates its 10,000th procedure

A robotic surgeon called Da Vinci has been performing surgery for nearly 20 years. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66757497?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly

In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66790608?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

MGM Resorts: Slot machines go down in cyber-attack on firm

Customers also report problems with payments and check-in as IT systems go down at MGM Resorts' hotels. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66784894?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Edinburgh Fringe: Can TikTok comedy stars cut it on stage?

They have millions of followers, but can they cut it in front of a crowd at the Edinburgh Fringe? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66569003?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66781669?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66755095?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tech giants face fines for animal cruelty videos

The change to the Online Safety Bill comes as a result of a BBC Eye Investigation into global monkey abuse. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66750821?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports

The technology giant's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in the last two days. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66748092?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Fourth FTX executive Ryan Salame pleads guilty

The pleading comes ahead of the October trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66747694?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns

Many women are worried about the information they share, the regulator says. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66740184?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66739858?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Government denies U-turn on encrypted messaging row

The government states that the tech tools for accessing private messages don't yet exist. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66716502?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Starfield creator on 'choice anxiety', long games and exclusive titles

Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66703504?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Arm Holdings: Chip giant hopes for market value of more than $50bn

The UK-based firm is courting investors as its listing in the US looks to be the biggest of the year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66720759?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears

There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66717589?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack

Whistleblower tells the BBC the election watchdog failed the government-backed Cyber Essentials test. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66709556?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

EE and Vodafone: Technical bug hits mobile networks

The two providers have offered different accounts of what happened to their networks. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66708574?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules

A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66708571?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66461769?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space

An energy source which could sustain life on the Moon for long periods has been designed by researchers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66687056?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25

The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66659361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tech firms fail to tackle Russian propaganda - EU

Russian disinformation has increased on X since Elon Musk's takeover, according to a report. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66693156?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66679922?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger