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Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?

Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68627916?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Questions raised over Temu cash 'giveaway' offer

Participants can get £50 - but must permanently consent to the retailer using their personal data. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68675652?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple, Meta and Google to be investigated by the EU

If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68655093?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years

The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68677487?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nationwide payments back to normal after delays

The building society says the problem has now been resolved and a payment backlog has been cleared. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68635180?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk's X anti-hate group case thrown out

A US judge says Mr Musk's social media firm had sued to punish its critics. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68657840?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple, Meta and Google to be investigated by the EU

If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68655093?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nationwide payments back to normal after delays

The building society says the problem has now been resolved and a payment backlog has been cleared. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68635180?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Vodafone-Three merger could lead to higher prices

Merger of two of the UK's biggest mobile network providers could now face an in-depth investigation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68630954?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

'Mass surveillance' fears over law change plans

Trade body techUK outlines "substantial concerns" over plans to amend the Investigatory Powers Act. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68625232?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Watch: Musk and son visit Tesla plant after fire

A far-left activist group took responsibility for the fire, which left the plant without power for nearly a week. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68558161?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Currys takeover move scrapped by US firm Elliot

Investment firm Elliot says it will not bid for the retailer after being rejected "multiple times". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68532445?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Production of Duvel beer hit by cyber-attack

A suspected ransomware attack has left the Belgian brewer unable to make beer at four of its sites. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68512156?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pornhub challenges EU over online content rules

The adult site is contesting some of its requirements under the Digital Services Act. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68500945?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Trump says TikTok ban would only help Facebook

After trying to ban TikTok when he was president, Mr Trump now opposes a bill that targets the app. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68538754?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

'My AI twin may get me more modelling work'

As the fashion industry grapples with the rise of AI, one model has created an AI twin of herself. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68347250?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TV star shaken after Jaguar brakes fail during drive

Craig Phillips describes "terrifying feeling" when brakes failed on his Jaguar I-Pace https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68514718?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Production of Duvel beer hit by cyber-attack

A suspected ransomware attack has left the Belgian brewer unable to make beer at four of its sites. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68512156?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TikTok sparks user revolt in US over sale plan

The video-sharing app sent a pop-up to users asking them to call their congressional offices. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68505405?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pornhub challenges EU over online content rules

The adult site is contesting some of its requirements under the Digital Services Act. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68500945?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hits back at Musk criticism

OpenAI rejects claims it is focusing too much on profit, saying it is an idea Elon Musk endorsed. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68488230?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Police feared 'Brummie' accent bias in call bot

West Midlands Police trialled the non-emergency call-answering AI voice assistant for two months. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68466369?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Bitcoin price briefly tops $69,000 for new high

The cryptocurrency has leapt in value after US finance giants poured billions into buying bitcoins. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68423452?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Facebook and Instagram restored after outages

Parent company Meta blames "technical issue" for widespread problems with services. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68483732?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju is now fighting to survive

The tech giant is teetering on the precipice after investors voted to out its CEO last month. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68399872?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple 'like Godfather' with new App Store rules

As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68517246?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

'My AI twin may get me more modelling work'

As the fashion industry grapples with the rise of AI, one model has created an AI twin of herself. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68347250?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

N Korea hacked S Korea chip firms, Seoul says

South Korea's spy agency says Pyongyang is trying to produce its own semiconductors for weapons. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68476035?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hits back at Musk criticism

OpenAI rejects claims it is focusing too much on profit, saying it is an idea Elon Musk endorsed. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68488230?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

iPhone China sales slide as Huawei soars - report

Apple phone sales fell 24% in the first six weeks of the year, according to researcher Counterpoint. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68486928?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple fined €1.8bn for breaking streaming rules

It comes after Spotify complained about a block on telling users about cheaper alternatives to app store. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68467752?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nissan accused of dumping its electric car pioneers

Owners of older vehicles tell the BBC of their anger that their cars' apps will stop working. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68426263?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Star Wars game cancelled as EA cuts 670 jobs

Electronic Arts says it will focus on its existing titles, as the gaming industry job cuts continue. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68434599?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple fined €1.8bn for breaking streaming rules

It comes after Spotify complained about a block on telling users about cheaper alternatives to app store. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68467752?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hits back at Musk criticism

OpenAI rejects claims it is focusing too much on profit, saying it is an idea Elon Musk endorsed. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68488230?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nissan accused of dumping its electric car pioneers

Owners of older vehicles tell the BBC of their anger that their cars' apps will stop working. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68426263?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Winklevoss firm to return $1.1bn to customers

Gemini was co-founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss - known for their legal dispute with Facebook. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68432478?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How big banks are becoming 'Bitcoin whales'

There will only ever be 21 million bitcoins, and US financial giants are buying up thousands. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68434579?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why Google's 'woke' AI problem won't be an easy fix

The firm paused its AI image generation tool after claims it was over-correcting against the risk of being racist. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68412620?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

European parliament revokes Amazon lobbyist passes

MEPs have accused the retailer of failing to cooperate with enquiries into its working practices. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68428536?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple unplugs electric car project, reports say

The firm never acknowledged the project publicly but had recruited about two thousands workers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68420817?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

N Korea hacked S Korea chip firms, Seoul says

South Korea's spy agency says Pyongyang is trying to produce its own semiconductors for weapons. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68476035?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Star Wars game cancelled as EA cuts 670 jobs

Electronic Arts says it will focus on its existing titles, as the gaming industry job cuts continue. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68434599?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk eats humble pie over unpaid bakery bill

The world's richest man steps in after his car firm Tesla U-turned on a request for 4,000 pies. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68404698?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pokémon Day reveal reignites Switch 2 rumours

News about the next game in the popular Nintendo series gets fans talking about its next console. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68401985?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

More music leaving TikTok over Universal row

At first artists signed to the label were removed, but now writers are being taken off the platform. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68412642?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Meta forms team to stop AI from tricking voters

The owner of Facebook and Instagram says the group will tackle AI content in the June 2024 EU elections. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68383587?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple unplugs electric car project, reports say

The firm never acknowledged the project publicly but had recruited about two thousands workers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68420817?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pokémon Day reveal reignites Switch 2 rumours

News about the next game in the popular Nintendo series gets fans talking about its next console. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68401985?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AI optimism sends Nasdaq to new post-Covid high

Investors expect artificial intelligence to unleash a new wave of growth. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68439120?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger