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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

Microsoft says AI is getting deployed 'at scale'

The tech giant's AI success has caused shares to surge, after its market value passed $3tn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nNqJxte via IFTTT

X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral

Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hYxtE6C via IFTTT

Apple to allow rival app stores on iPhones and iPads in EU

Users in the EU will soon be able to download apps from places other than the App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uElQje3 via IFTTT

Twitch announces new deal to pay streamers more

The streaming service, primarily used by gamers, will now give more money to its most popular users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NVFB8YU via IFTTT

MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AgsdKHc via IFTTT

DPD error caused chatbot to swear at customer

The parcel delivery firm says the mistake was a result of a system update, which has been disabled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qRWfnjI via IFTTT

Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU

The EU's competition watchdog has made a decision on Amazon's bid to purchase iRobot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Y3CsFRJ via IFTTT

How AI is helping to prevent three buses turning up at once

Bus firms are now using artificial intelligence to design their timetables. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NQr4ft3 via IFTTT

First Prince of Persia game in 14 years voiced in Farsi

Fans say they welcome developers' attempt to represent better the culture of Persia and Iran. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eDQjH2n via IFTTT

AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says

Policymakers should address the "troubling trend", says the organisation's managing director Kristalina Georgieva. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/G2QeDfd via IFTTT

CES 2024: AI pillows and toothbrushes - is it all getting a bit silly?

Companies are clamouring to present their products as AI-powered, but are their claims justified? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/u4Uj609 via IFTTT

Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors?

Worries over shortages have prompted government efforts worldwide to boost computer chip production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iNxPe2W via IFTTT

Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they?

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mky2PQA via IFTTT

Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime Video

The tech giant says a new round of job losses is needed to make its business more sustainable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qZ6lyR via IFTTT

Police investigate virtual sex assault on girl's avatar

The incident in a virtual world reportedly left the under-16-year-old traumatised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rSOIXQe via IFTTT

China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla's electric car top spot

Elon Musk's Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GJvTgyR via IFTTT

Baldur's Gate 3, Lego Fortnite, and 7 other games that defined 2023

Despite lay-offs and the end of a gaming mainstay, 2023 was a year filled with brilliant video games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/27v1FsB via IFTTT

New Year Honours 2024: Tracking tech pioneer is appointed OBE

Dr Sabesan Sithamparanathan is among a host of Cambridgeshire recipients of New Year Honours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7FwMjLU via IFTTT

Google settles $5bn lawsuit for 'private mode' tracking

Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in the US and beyond. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IeAZJa4 via IFTTT