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November 2023

Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake accounts

The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5ItJBS4

'Sued for millions by my abuser, I set up a social network instead'

The app that gives women a place to speak out about about sexual harassment and other #MeToo issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LKj5…

Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers

Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details to target holidaymakers. from BBC News - Technology https://if…

Amazon, Google and other tech giants pledge action on fraud

Companies commit to working with the government to tackle online scams, fake adverts and romance fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/n…

Inactive Google accounts to be deleted from Friday

The tech giant will start deleting accounts that are not being used. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/P9dU2Bc

OpenAI chaos not about AI safety, says Microsoft boss

Microsoft's president says the sacking of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was not because of AI safety worries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t…

Elon Musk says advertising boycott will kill X

In a profanity-laced outburst, the billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/…

Every Bitcoin payment 'uses a swimming pool of water'

As billions face water shortages, a new study warns of the cryptocurrency's thirst for water. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MnPEmza…

Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot

The bot, called Q, can help firms answer customer queries, analyse data and help with coding. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TNf25i9

Molly Russell: Tech firms still failing after teenager's death, says father

Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.…

Ransomware hackers 'wreaking havoc' arrested in Ukraine

Cyber police carry out raids to dismantle gang responsible for hacking hundreds of organisations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gO59Lks…

Anger as some Google cloud customers locked out of files

Google is investigating reports that some users of its Drive service cannot access recent files. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hSXTnlR

TikTok owner ByteDance cuts gaming division jobs

The Chinese firm entered the sector in 2019 to compete with Tencent but failed to grab market share. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Mi6N…

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DIGEjQ…

Cyber-attack leaves home sales in limbo

Buyers say they have been left hanging as a company that provides IT to law firms sees its services hit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/…

Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity

A charity says it is receiving "small numbers" of reports from schools but now is the time to act. from BBC News - Technology https://ift…

Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X

Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RgB…

HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK

The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WrI1K8F

Nvidia sued after video call mistake showed 'stolen' data

Car firm Valeo alleges the theft of its data was inadvertently revealed during a Microsoft Teams call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/82…

Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware

Green light from Beijing follows the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the US last week. from BBC News - Technology https://if…

Richard Teng: Who is the new boss of Binance?

Richard Teng rapidly climbed the ranks after joining the world's largest crypto-exchange two years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.…

Sam Altman in talks to rejoin OpenAI board, say reports

Reports say negotiations aimed at his possible reinstatement are ongoing, as pressure from staff grows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/t…

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges

Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yCjtwSX…

Crunch time for cookie use, watchdog warns

Some big websites have been given 30 days to make it easier for users to reject cookies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GPEjqnU

British Library: Employee data leaked in cyber attack

A group of cyber criminals have claimed they are behind the ransomware attack and are auctioning off the data. from BBC News - Technology https://i…

OpenAI: Microsoft wants changes after Sam Altman debacle

Microsoft's CEO responds to the chaos at OpenAI, where the boss's sacking has caused a staff revolt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift…

Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis

The lawsuit says Media Matters "manipulated" data in an attempt to "destroy" the social media site. from BBC News - Technology …

Sam Altman: What on earth is happening at OpenAI?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman reflects on a whirlwind few days for the ChatGPT creator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZW…

White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kQwLxHN

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return

Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company. from BBC News - Technology https://i…

Thornaby: Woman targeted in £13k train station QR code scam

Rail firm TransPennine Express has since removed QR codes from all of its station car parks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uOmdziH

AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it 'no longer had confidence' in his ability to lead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GdwVyZM

White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6VkA89H

Apple to bridge message divide - but keeps green bubbles

The tech giant confirms it will introduce support for a new messaging standard on iPhones from 2024. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HETc…

Data roaming charges: How to keep costs down when travelling abroad

After MSP Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 on data roaming charges, here's how to keep your spending low. from BBC News - Technology https://…

AI chief quits over 'exploitative' copyright row

Former Stability AI executive says it's not acceptable to use other people's work without permission. from BBC News - Technology https://if…

IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts

The decision came a day after owner Elon Musk endorsed an apparent antisemitic conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/X41Gngt…

YouTube tests AI tool that clones pop stars' voices

The software allows users to create songs in the style of Sia, John Legend, Charli XCX and others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/H3YA98…

YouTuber Brandon B reveals the secrets to viral videos

YouTuber Brandon B shares how he ended up running a viral video empire with over 1 billion views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nD9XMH…

Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s

The firm wants app stores, like Apple's and Google's, to get parental consent when under-16s download apps. from BBC News - Technology http…

Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple

New detail on how much Google is willing to pay to be a go-to search engine has slipped out in court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bHi…

Amazon latest firm to cut jobs in gaming industry

It has been a banner year for video games, yet studios continue to sack staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QM9SWZL

Meta OKs deleting Threads without losing Instagram

Previously, getting rid of the app fully required deleting the associated Instagram account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SKfh5ZD

'I left my job to play Football Manager full time'

Tom Kelsey, 26, says he now makes double the salary he earned at his previous council job. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/P9eDcQm

Nepal to ban TikTok citing disruption to social harmony

TikTok is under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/b5HLhOV

DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack

Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/J…

'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'

An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nFkfuKI

Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene

Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CVZ2…

Microsoft 365 down for some customers in UK and Europe

Users are complaining of problems accessing workplace app Teams and the Xbox gaming platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/O8MDIBy

Gaming: Just Dance being made accessible for everyone

Seth Burke, 14, who uses a wheelchair, meets the Paris-based team behind hit game Just Dance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1ocTEZ9

Omegle: Popular video chat website shut after abuse claims

Omegle, which allowed users to socialise with random strangers online, was popular with children and young people. from BBC News - Technology https…

Actors union Sag agrees tentative deal to end strike

Sag-Aftra has been calling for better pay for actors and safeguards on the use of AI. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HPYWQdM

First Online Safety Act guidance for tech platforms targets grooming

Ofcom reveals its new draft guidance for fighting child abuse and other illegal material. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QLmjE7l

Can you tell the real pictures from those made by AI?

Do you think you have what it takes to spot the AI images from the real ones? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9BRcKVZ

How WeWork’s founder flew too close to the sun

The story of Adam Neumann and the rise and fall of WeWork reads more like a parable than a business story. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t…

China detains DouYu founder, investment guru - reports

They include a streaming app founder and an executive referred to as China's Warren Buffett. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DSEFLiI

Delay to law on e-scooters criticised

No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UN2…

Zero Punctuation star Yahtzee Croshaw quits after 16 years

Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw, the star of The Escapist's videogame review series, quits the website in protest. from BBC News - Technology h…

Fortnite maker Epic Games takes Google to court

Google faces another anti-trust trial - this time about its Google Play store from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9lLno6D

Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry

Prosecutors say the firm failed to collect a 21% tax from landlords on rental income. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zhpbsSE

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down as boss of dating app

Billionaire Whitney Wolfe Herd, who created the firm in 2014, will be replaced by Slack's chief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sOvU…

Tommy Robinson and Katie Hopkins reinstated on X

Their return, after bans for hate speech violations, has been criticised by campaigners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/led2OGD

Football Manager 2024: How the franchise made millions

As the studio celebrates its 20th edition, the people that make it tell the BBC how it has changed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BTUA8…

Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tlh7DQo

Succession actor Sarah Snook: 'AI is terrifying'

The actor says the film industry should "set a precedent" on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). from BBC News - Technology https://…

James Webb telescope: Baby star launches giant jets and shocks

The James Webb observatory records the giant jets and shocks created by a birthing star in Orion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lpuTSoA…

'There will come a point when no job is needed,' says Elon Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk tells the British prime minister that AI will be smarter than the smartest human. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k…

Apple sales dip again despite iPhone boost

Apple says that sales have dropped for the fourth quarter in a row despite a boost from iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qw4UgBF

AI friends and optional jobs - Sunak and Musk share future hopes

The prime minister and tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iS…

Rishi Sunak meets world leaders and tech firms at AI summit

PM holds talks with leaders of the UN, EU and Italy on managing risks of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ziVKbBs…

Why are fewer women using AI than men?

The use of artificial intelligence appears to have a significant gender imbalance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Gg4Zc8O

Rishi Sunak: AI firms cannot 'mark their own homework'

Governments must act to protect citizens from potential AI risks, prime minister tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/H4uOmGp
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