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'I'd heard the big, bad, scary conversation about AI'

The women enrolling on artificial intelligence training courses to boost their job prospects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ifePYk via IFTTT

Family lose £165 Ryanair check-in dispute

An airline dispute resolution scheme ruled that had Damian Lloyd had checked out his family. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WT1oYkK

Catalonia's farmers demand more help over drought

As Spain continues to be blighted by a lack of rain, farmers want more government assistance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xw012zD

European parliament revokes Amazon lobbyist passes

MEPs have accused the retailer of failing to cooperate with enquiries into its working practices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MjJGOCq via IFTTT

Retro Renault 5 takes on EV challenge from China

Renault's boss says Europe "can't surrender" in the face of Chinese and US electric car manufacturing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/z51EGdP

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. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lcvBHi7

Pokémon Day reveal reignites Switch 2 rumours

News about the next game in the popular Nintendo series gets fans talking about its next console. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L6d4D9I via IFTTT

Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia

Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9tBLH2Z via IFTTT

Hunt must spell out how tax cuts would be paid for - IFS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank says the case for cutting taxes is "weak". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/A286atf

US challenges Kroger Albertsons deal warning of higher prices

The Federal Trade Commission says combining Kroger and Albertsons would be bad for American shoppers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ElTjn0Y

Boeing review finds 'disconnect' on safety

A report ordered by the government finds "gaps in Boeing's safety journey". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NEC0Zje

HS2: Midlands and northern England to get 'reallocated' funds

Labour says the plans are a "reannouncement" of funds from scrapping parts of the high-speed line. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jL6Bx3l

Why some cyber-attacks hit harder than others

The British Library has been hobbled for months by a cyber-attack and experts warn of similar damage ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/njwAK9m

Red Sea attacks delaying goods and pushing up costs, firms say

Houthi attacks are increasing costs and causing delays, the British Chambers of Commerce says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yxQRO3A

Boeing: Aviation giant displays crisis management at Asia's top airshow

The airshow is Boeing's first major aviation event since a mid-air incident on an Alaska Airlines flight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VmeJkUy

How AI is helping the search for extraterrestrial life

Artificial intelligence software is being used to look for signs of alien lifeforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aFkG9He

Robot inventor: 'We had to adapt to the AI revolution'

Sandy Enoch of Robotical explains why he had to pivot his educational robot company due to AI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4BQ8e9d

The staff shortage in India's special effects industry

With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/14GsHx2

AI chip firm Nvidia valued at $2tn

Booming business at Nvidia sees investors bet the AI revolution will live up to its "hype". from BBC News https://ift.tt/2hvICRu via IFTTT

The 'mind-bending' bionic arm powered by AI

BBC Click reporter Paul Carter tries out a high-tech prosthetic promising a 'full range of human motion'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/d7oL0Hy

Reddit moves forward with share listing plan

The filing offers a glimpse of the company's efforts to turn online popularity into profit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ywfhJ83 via IFTTT

Tony's Chocoloney sued by Milka over copycat campaign

Milka manufacturer Mondalez is taking legal action against Tony's for mimicking its bar in a new campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Gqw4RUZ

Reddit moves forward with share listing plan

The filing offers a glimpse of the company's efforts to turn online popularity into profit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/waeCjSE

How AI is helping the search for extraterrestrial life

Artificial intelligence software is being used to look for signs of alien lifeforms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H96NY1q via IFTTT

More drug than drink-driving arrests by some forces

Drug driving is becoming more prevalent in younger groups, says one of Britain's top police officers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dpzKcLi

Google to fix AI picture bot after 'woke' criticism

Users fault Gemini for generating diverse images in inappropriate historical contexts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RW61Bqa

Boeing 737 Max boss out after blowout

The company says leadership changes are meant to improve the quality and safety of its planes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wuSz2C7

HSBC: Bank's pre-tax profits soar fuelled by high interest rates

Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, has reported a jump of almost 80% in its annual profit in 2023. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xb63cah

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sells $8.5bn worth of shares

The firm said this month that its founder would sell up to 50 million shares over the next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qhO6SD

Families' shock as cost to take pets abroad hiked

Some owners say they may have to leave their pets behind after a major travel firm raised its prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1ZlmEcz

Woolworths: Australian grocery boss quits amid price-gouging claims

The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZOqd8hB

Hacker group's site taken over by law enforcement

LockBit is a major criminal gang that uses its software to steal sensitive data until a ransom is paid from BBC News https://ift.tt/g5oK3AW via IFTTT

Japan's discount store pioneer Hirotake Yano dies

The billionaire owner of the so-called 100 yen store passed away at the age of 80, the firm says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tG4rx2B

Cameron government knew Post Office ditched Horizon IT investigation

Documents show the secret investigation may have helped wrongly accused postmasters prove their innocence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6eXw1mr

The staff shortage in India's special effects industry

With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bQFcCal via IFTTT

Stats watchdog criticises Treasury tax cut claims

Two Treasury ministers, Laura Trott and Bim Afolami, have been criticised over recent claims on tax cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OjVurlX

New controls on holiday lets to be introduced

From the summer, planning permission may be needed to turn homes into new short-term lets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ylQEgHM

Currys takeover battle looms as JD.com eyes bid

The Chinese e-commerce firm joins US investor Elliot as a possible bidder for the UK retail group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DsZwnJE

Lunar New Year: China tourism spending tops pre-Covid levels

The figures mark some rare good news for the world's second-largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Wpqf56A

Post Office not asked to stall payouts, says government

Claims by the ex-Post Office chairman that he was asked to delay compensation to help the government are denied. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ncYsAC3

Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U0PyCwE via IFTTT

Donald Trump launches own-brand shoes after $355m fraud fine

The ex-president promoted gold-coloured shoes priced at $399 at a sneaker convention in Philadelphia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xK785w1

Tata Steel workers to vote on strikes amid job peril

Unions say they are "prepared to fight" in response to job losses at Tata Steel sites. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/603SXyU

The brewing secrets behind tastier no-alcohol beer

There's huge demand for low and no-alcohol beer and breweries are competing for the best flavour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/53Bzrq0 via IFTTT

Xbox, Nintendo or PlayStation: does it still matter?

Why the war between the big games console makers may be coming to an end. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R6yWESZ via IFTTT

Xbox, Nintendo or PlayStation: does it still matter?

Why the war between the big games console makers may be coming to an end. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ptuF0iU

Facebook £3bn legal action given go-ahead in London

A mass legal action alleges Facebook abused its dominance to monetise 45 million UK users' personal data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ShJ4a65

Offenders confused about ethics of AI child sex abuse

A charity warns that creating or viewing such images is still illegal, even if the children are not real. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eAHM9Wa

AI could 'supercharge' election disinformation, US tells the BBC

US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco says the US wants tougher sentences for crimes involving AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIJDQNS via IFTTT

Amazon founder Bezos sells shares worth over $4bn

The multi-billionaire moved to Miami last year, where there is no tax on share sales above $250,000. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KmtrPDM via IFTTT

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sells shares worth over $4bn

The multi-billionaire moved to Miami last year, where there is no tax on share sales above $250,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/d2YErUO

What is the UK inflation rate and how does it affect me?

The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but still remains above the 2% target. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nck1WQd

Ransomware hits dozens of Romanian hospitals

Over 100 facilities have been affected with some doctors resorting to pen and paper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jv5WEax via IFTTT

AI: UK chip designer Arm sees shares almost double

The firm's shares have soared since its earnings announcement last week and are now up more than 98%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SFCeAvh

Squishmallow has launched a legal fight against Build-A-Bear

The firm behind Squishmallows has kicked off a courtroom copyright fight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dKnhIcB

Why it's expensive to make music festivals greener

Music festivals need a lot of electricity, but plugging into greener sources is not easy or cheap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/raOB4jU via IFTTT

Paytm: Rockstar Indian fintech start-up faces serious crisis

Paytm - India's famous payments app - is facing a regulatory crackdown that's impacting millions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5GjuTv2

Northern Ireland companies report surge in confidence

Manufacturing, services and retail reported an increase in business activity in January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZsF9BXJ

Horizon scandal: Five short-changed postmasters to get full compensation

A u-turn means Teju Adedayo and four others can now claim full Horizon scandal compensation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C5LdBkw

Water company bosses could see bonuses stopped over sewage spills

Breaches of environmental rules should cost bosses their bonuses, the environment secretary says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/btkwzV7

Uber makes changes to Super Bowl ad after backlash

The firm has edited its advert that was criticised for making light of food allergies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AjzkDWL

Ex-minister: I wish I asked more questions about Post Office

Labour's Pat McFadden admits MPs' concerns about the Horizon scandal were raised when he was a minister. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BhsyPv6

The Body Shop set to appoint administrators in UK

The retailer is expected to undergo a major restructure, leading to shop closures and job losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dTS6nx

Fujitsu bosses paid £26m during Horizon contract

Accounts show former execs made millions while sub-postmasters were chased for thousands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T5aJ1sf

Ex-Fujitsu boss 'shocked' by Post Office's actions

Roger Gilbert says he believed the Post Office was acting "honestly and competently" in prosecutions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4TYOnpd

Why the e-bike boom is raising fire fears

Sales of electric bikes are booming but defective batteries and chargers can cause fires. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sjXC3hJ

Have we lost faith in tech?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the technology sector's damaged reputation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WY8eZvg via IFTTT

Chocolate: Cocoa price hits record high as El Niño hurts crops

The cost of the key ingredient for making chocolate has roughly doubled since the start of last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Mn4AXe5

TikTok and Temu pull cheap heaters over fire risk

It comes after consumer group Which? said most of the devices they tested posed a 'serious safety risk' to users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u6CRp7r via IFTTT

Why the e-bike boom is raising fire fears

Sales of electric bikes are booming but defective batteries and chargers can cause fires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G1xgUhZ via IFTTT

TikTok and Temu pull cheap heaters after testing revealed fire risk

It comes after consumer group Which? said most of the devices they tested posed a 'serious safety risk' to users. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3TcnDwu

Disney: Chief executive Bob Iger bets on Fortnite and Taylor Swift

The announcement comes a day after the firm said it will launch a sports streaming service with Fox and Warner. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qWrgit

The AI companions you can have conversations with

A new breed of talking AI systems are now available for increasingly realistic two-way chats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7SpwoF9 via IFTTT

Source oil and gas locally, urges Equinor energy boss

Countries should be prioritising energy security and sourcing locally, says the head of Norway's Equinor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LTdGQPK

Labour ditches £28bn green investment pledge

A U-turn on the policy is set to be announced on Thursday, following confusion over the party's position. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0eXxh5o

Scandal-hit business group will survive, says new boss

New CBI boss Rupert Soames says he's committed to restoring its reputation, after sexual assault allegations hit the business group last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7Y6MJud

Boeing: Bolts missing from door, says blowout report

A door that blew away from a Boeing 737 Max may not have been properly secured, a new report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dEt41Xv

Final scheduled cost-of-living payment being paid

The £299 payment is being paid automatically to eight million people on low incomes and receiving benefits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GfrVnwi

McDonald's sales dented by Israel-Gaza boycotts

The chain said its fourth quarter sales failed to meet its target for the first time in four years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4SCMjI5

British electric van maker enters administration

The UK-based operations of Arrival - once worth billions - have been placed in administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1s57Xnx via IFTTT

Arrival: Electric van maker's UK arm enters administration

The UK-based operations of Arrival - once worth billions - have been placed in administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9wjl6b4

Should more British homes be built using straw?

Cheap, highly insulating and sustainable, straw has a lot of potential for the building industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/w1XUc4l

Does Germany’s economy need more than a cup of coffee?

Germany's growth is being held back by the twin shocks of expensive energy and higher interest rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/q2jCo7v

Facebook at 20: Four ways it changed the world

How the world's most popular social network has altered society, business and politics from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zun5MdV via IFTTT

Facebook at 20: Four ways the app changed the world

How the world's most popular social network has altered society, business and politics from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pBvcIaY

Can Musk's Neuralink brain chip really change the world?

The world's richest man is betting heavily on his brain chip, but he has ground to make up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GBLr3p2 via IFTTT

Our Range Rovers are not UK's most-stolen car, says Jaguar Land Rover

The boss of Jaguar Land Rover hits out at what he says is inaccurate reporting about the Range Rover. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mfqZIit

Bereaved partners face deadline for claiming financial support for children

Thousands of cohabiting parents whose partners have died have days left to apply for bereavement support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xP3kIUE

Should we fear an attack of the voice clones?

Audio deepfakes are easy to make, hard to detect, and getting more convincing, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kGj8KWB via IFTTT

Water bills to rise above inflation in April

Water companies in England and Wales expect an increase of 6%, with an 8.8% rise in Scotland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ESZ9ALK

TikTok pulls Taylor Swift and The Weeknd's music

It comes after a licensing rights row between the platform and the artists' record label, Universal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Xi8efJq

Zuckerberg wins on Wall Street after Washington hit

The company's shares surge as it reports a jump in users, ad sales and profits, despite Washington concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5wFhKdA via IFTTT

Zuckerberg wins on Wall Street after Washington hit

The company's shares surge as it reports a jump in users, ad sales and profits, despite Washington concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xzy96bG

eBay to pay $59m settlement over sales of pill-making tools

The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing counterfeit pills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/n7bW1Bq

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg apologises to families in fiery US Senate hearing

Bosses from five of the largest social media firms were grilled about how they are protecting children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VOSXPLA via IFTTT

Fed holds interest rates at a 23-year high

The bank says it wants confidence about inflation cooling before it starts cutting rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m0OF4Sw