Tuesday, October 31, 2023

TECH Solutions - WeWork plans to file for bankruptcy, reports say

The troubled office-sharing firm declined to comment when contacted by the BBC.

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TECH Solutions - Demis Hassabis: AI must not 'move fast and break things'

Google Deepmind co-founder Demis Hassabis said the AI industry should not adopt the Silicon Valley mantra.

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TECH Solutions - Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments

As inconsistencies were put to him, the former crypto boss tried to distance himself from some decisions.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

TECH Solutions - Elon Musk expected to attend AI summit in UK

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would do a live interview with the tech billionaire.

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TECH Solutions - Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices

It's worried about spying with the app, which is like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder combined

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TECH Solutions - Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EU

The platforms' owner Meta said its new subscription was about addressing EU concerns, rather than making money.

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TECH Solutions - US announces 'strongest global action yet' on AI safety

The measures have been issued less than 48 hours before the UK hosts an AI safety summit.

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

TECH Solutions - Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss

The head of Palantir, which is in the running for an NHS contract, says it would not have access to data.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

TECH Solutions - Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare?

The BBC's tech editor, Zoe Kleinman, looks ahead to next week's AI Safety Summit, hosted by the UK.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

TECH Solutions - After a year of Elon Musk, what's next for X?

How the billionaire's purchase of Twitter has changed the platform and what the future may hold.

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TECH Solutions - Rishi Sunak says AI has threats and risks - but outlines its potential

Rishi Sunak warns AI could help terrorists spread fear but urges the public not to lose sleep.

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TECH Solutions - Alan Wake 2: How one of gaming's lost sequels finally got made

After 13 years, Alan Wake's creator finally gets to release the sequel many thought wouldn't happen.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

TECH Solutions - Airbnb turns to AI to help prevent house parties

The short-term rental giant is now using artificial intelligence to try to prevent troublemakers.

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TECH Solutions - AI could worsen cyber-threats, report warns

By 2025 AI could increase cyber-attack risk, and help plan physical attacks, report warns.

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TECH Solutions - Cruise driverless cars suspended after accident

The car company Cruise is pausing it taxi operations in San Francisco after being cited for safety.

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TECH Solutions - Irish woman sacked for Israel 'terrorist state' post

The woman should seek advice if she was sacked by Wix for her political views, Ireland's leader says.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

TECH Solutions - US orders immediate halt to shipping of some AI chips to China, Nvidia says

The curbs were due to happen in November, but Nvidia said the US had sped up the export curbs.

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TECH Solutions - Paedophiles using AI to turn singers and film stars into kids

Charity finds dark web forums sharing thousands of new abuse images made with bespoke AI software.

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TECH Solutions - Instagram sued over harm to young people's mental health

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is facing legal action from dozens of US states.

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TECH Solutions - Short selling: Don’t be the 'Dumb Money'

Short selling can be risky, but more and more amateur investors are taking it up.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

TECH Solutions - The incredible power of blue LEDs

LEDs dominate lighting systems but their efficiency rests on the tricky production of blue light.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

TECH Solutions - Mario v Sonic: Rivals launch similar games in same week

It is the first time for more than 30 years that the two rivals have released games in the same week.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

TECH Solutions - Google Pixel’s face-altering photo tool sparks AI manipulation debate

A new breed of smartphone tools are raising fresh questions about what it means to photograph reality.

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TECH Solutions - Super Mario Bros game Wonder a 'notebook of chaos', critics say

The latest Nintendo adventure follows the gang through the new Flower Kingdom.

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TECH Solutions - Instagram sorry for adding 'terrorist' to some Palestinian user bios

It says it fixed a problem "that briefly caused inappropriate translations" in some Instagram profiles.

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TECH Solutions - Elon Musk says X to have two new premium tiers

The latest change to the platform will see two layers of subscriptions - one with adverts and one without.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

TECH Solutions - Amazon launches humanoid robots to 'free up' staff

The US tech giant is looking at ways it can automate more of its operations.

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TECH Solutions - Amazon, Expedia and Trustpilot unite to fight fake reviews

Major online firms will work together to fight fake reviews and share best practice.

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TECH Solutions - Spider-Man 2: PS5 developer on stories, game length, and what's next

The PS5 game's creative director Bryan Intihar talks about crafting a follow-up to a beloved hit.

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TECH Solutions - Nokia to axe up to 14,000 jobs to cut costs

The Finnish telecoms giant reported a disappointing result due to slowing sales of 5G equipment.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

TECH Solutions - Nvidia and iPhone maker Foxconn to build "AI factories"

This comes as the US announced plans to cut off more exports of advanced chips to China, in a blow to Nvidia.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

TECH Solutions - MI5 head warns of 'epic scale' of Chinese espionage

Tens of thousands of British businesses are warned of the risk of having their innovation stolen.

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TECH Solutions - X begins charging new users $1 a year in New Zealand, Philippines

The new trial, beginning in New Zealand and Philippines, is to combat bots and spammers, says X.

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TECH Solutions - US-China chip war: Washington announces new export curbs

The move makes it tougher for companies like Nvidia, AMD and Intel to sell existing or new chips to China.

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TECH Solutions - Twitter glitch allows CIA informant channel to be hijacked

US spies and informants could have been directed to hostile nations through a CIA mistake made on X.

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TECH Solutions - Bedbugs: Hotels turn to tech as outbreaks rise

Firms are turning to tech - both old and new - to catch outbreaks early, which is vital to stopping the spread.

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TECH Solutions - Cruise self-driving cars investigated after two accidents

The US safety regulator is looking into GM's Cruise self-driving cars after reports of pedestrian injuries.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

TECH Solutions - German chancellor Olaf Scholz could snub British AI summit

The BBC understands the German chancellor may turn down his invitation to the event on 1 November.

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TECH Solutions - LinkedIn: Microsoft says 668 more jobs to go

The company, which is owned my Microsoft, is cutting about 3% of its workforce.

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TECH Solutions - Settlement talks collapse in Kenya Facebook redundancies case

Legal action by Nairobi-based workers who filtered out graphic Facebook posts will continue.

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TECH Solutions - Minecraft becomes first video game to hit 300m sales

The Lego-like block-building game cements its position as the best-selling video game of all time.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

TECH Solutions - Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content

It comes as X's owner Elon Musk had earlier called child safety his number one priority.

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TECH Solutions - TikTok says action taken on Israel conflict videos

The social media firm lists what it is doing to tackle misinformation after a warning by the EU.

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

TECH Solutions - What does TikTok's EGX sponsorship mean for the games industry?

The app's hoping to take on Twitch and YouTube to become the main stop for online video games content.

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Friday, October 13, 2023

TECH Solutions - Microsoft Activision: What does deal mean for gamers?

Call of Duty might be an Xbox exclusive one day, but not for at least 15 years.

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TECH Solutions - Quiz: Are these images real or AI?

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz.

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TECH Solutions - FNaF movie: Can Five Nights at Freddy's live up to the hype?

The long-awaited film version of Scott Cawthon's hit game is almost out - but will it satisfy fans?

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

TECH Solutions - EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation

X, formerly Twitter, is being investigated over the possible spread of terrorist and violent content after Hamas' Israel attack.

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TECH Solutions - X claims it is erasing 'illegal' Hamas content after EU ultimatum

The EU gave the former Twitter 24 hours to respond to an order to clean up "disinformation".

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TECH Solutions - FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial

Chunks of the stolen $470m in cryptocurrency have been laundered every day since the trial began.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

TECH Solutions - Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away

Electrical items such as vapes, fans, cables and USB sticks can all be recycled

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TECH Solutions - Jewish parents told to delete social media apps

Some schools have suggested parents delete apps such as TikTok and Instagram due to the violent content circulating.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

TECH Solutions - EU warns Elon Musk 'disinformation' is spreading on X after Hamas attack

The EU has written to Elon Musk warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content.

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TECH Solutions - Clubs promoting NFTs pose 'risk' to fans, MPs warn

A committee of MPs say artists and sport clubs' reputations are at risk if they promote NFTs.

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TECH Solutions - Warning AI industry could use as much energy as the Netherlands

A new study looks at the environmental impact of artificial intelligence if current trends continue.

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TECH Solutions - Technology festival's sock that detect Alzheimer's signs

The socks, which can detect the early signs of the condition, are among innovations on show in Bristol.

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Monday, October 9, 2023

TECH Solutions - Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes

James Milward went high tech in his quest to stop the animals fouling in his Surrey garden.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

TECH Solutions - Nevada lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations

The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native American communities.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

TECH Solutions - Tweet saying FTX was "fine" was false, court hears

The FTX co-founder tells court that Sam Bankman-Fried's public claims about FTX did not match reality.

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TECH Solutions - Snap might have to withdraw its AI chatbot, watchdog says

The UK's data watchdog has raised concerns the My AI tool may be a risk to children’s privacy.

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TECH Solutions - Windsor crossbow case: What are the dangers of AI chatbots?

The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered chatbots.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

TECH Solutions - Can AI popstars make it in the real world?

Created using motion capture, graphics and AI software, Noonoouri is not your average singer.

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TECH Solutions - Regulator sues Musk to force testimony in X probe

Musk accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of "harassment" in the two sides' latest battle.

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TECH Solutions - Assassin's Creed Mirage: Why Arabic is at the heart of the new game

The makers of the latest in the stealth action series have put Arabic front and centre of the project.

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TECH Solutions - Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition probe

The competition watchdog is investigating the tech giants' cloud computing dominance.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

TECH Solutions - MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos

Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to dupe viewers.

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TECH Solutions - Police access to passport photos 'risks public trust'

The government wants to allow police to search all passport images to catch criminals.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

TECH Solutions - TikTok: Social media app halts online shopping service in Indonesia

The country's government banned social media platforms from selling goods to protect physical stores.

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TECH Solutions - Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos

The ICRC writes rules of engagement for civilian hackers, as unprecedented numbers join cyber-conflicts

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TECH Solutions - Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers songwriters say AI is not to be feared

Industry heavyweights behind Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers hits say AI doesn't have to be a threat.

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TECH Solutions - TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription

The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads.

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Monday, October 2, 2023

TECH Solutions - Onewheel: Snowboard Shop halts sales after four deaths in US

The Snowboard Shop halts sales of Onewheel electric skateboards following a recall in the US.

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TECH Solutions - Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake

The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it".

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