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Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says
The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:33:21 GMT
ChatGPT creator denies sister's childhood rape claim
Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:10:13 GMT
Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers
Meta says its platforms will instead rely on "community notes" from its users, an approach pioneered by X.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:01:47 GMT
Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts
Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:52:57 GMT
Nvidia unveils robot ambitions and powerful new gaming chips
The announcement was part of Mr Huang's address at CES, an annual technology show in Las Vegas.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:20:11 GMT
US designates Tencent a Chinese military company
China's embassy in Washington branded the move as an "unreasonable suppression" of its firms.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:32:16 GMT
UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta
It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:35:41 GMT
Apple AI alert falsely claimed Luke Littler had already won darts final
An AI-generated notification says the teen has won the tournament before the final is even played.
Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:22:20 GMT
Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit
The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:23:02 GMT
Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China
Rival technology giant Huawei has also cut smartphone prices in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday.
Fri, 03 Jan 2025 06:04:31 GMT
Tesla sales stall as China's BYD closes in
Tesla's ranking as the world's top electric vehicle seller is threatened after sales fell last year.
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:09:12 GMT
Court strikes down US net neutrality rules
The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers.
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:55:51 GMT
Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president
He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.
Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:59:46 GMT
30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?
From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?
Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:42:58 GMT
Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over $40bn crash
US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell-off.
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:34:48 GMT
GTA 6, Nintendo's new console and what else to watch out for in 2025 gaming
Two big releases will dominate the industry next year, but they're not the only games in town.
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 02:15:30 GMT
The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists)
How a very popular puzzle that was first invented 50 years ago may have certain wellbeing benefits
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 01:44:28 GMT
Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service
It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:35:07 GMT
Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin
Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:47:12 GMT
US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban
The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:44:28 GMT
How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories
Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:22:21 GMT
Amazon faces US strike threat ahead of Christmas
The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season.
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:58:01 GMT
Ofcom apologises for 'ill-judged' porn joke job ad
Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, treats porn as a job perk.
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:14:28 GMT
What we know about US visas Trump supporters are clashing over
A row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme.
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:05:18 GMT
'Christmas ruined' after Morrisons missed festive deliveries
After 'systems issues' delayed deliveries, some customers were left without food on Christmas Day.
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:46:52 GMT
YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement
The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:18:35 GMT
N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report
Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:26:10 GMT
Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds
The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality".
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:35:20 GMT
World's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dream
El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:55:13 GMT
Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024
New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media site
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:11:08 GMT
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions
More than 160 workers have been rescued from the car factory, according to local prosecutors.
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:15:04 GMT
Morrisons apologises after discount and delivery issues
The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:53:40 GMT
Tech Life looks forward to 2025
Want to know what’s in store for the tech world in 2025? Tech Life has got you covered.
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 20:30:00 GMT
Tech Life's look back at the year
We look back at the high and lows of another fascinating twelve months in tech
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Tech Life: Does the robotaxi have a future?
How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:30:00 GMT
Tech Life: Cyber warfare
Cyber warfare, aerodynamic tech in athletics and the new Indiana Jones.
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:32:00 GMT
Tech Life: How green is AI?
Tech Life meets leading AI scientist Sasha Luccioni, one of the BBC’s 100 Women 2024.
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:30:00 GMT
Watch: How Jaguar's shifted gears with its concept car
The company has been at the centre of a media storm as a result of its radical revamp.
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:29:17 GMT
Tech Life: Tiger trackers used to spy on women
Tiger tracking cameras have been misused to take videos of women in a forest in India.
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:30:00 GMT
Tech Life: Donald Trump’s robodogs
Who's behind the robot dogs at Donald Trump's house? Plus: Wasting scammers' time.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:30:00 GMT
Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short
Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:45:15 GMT
Tech Life: The dangerous job of online moderating
We hear from a former moderator in Kenya who was left traumatised by his previous job.
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:30:00 GMT
Meet the AI robot whose artwork sold for over $1m
A portrait of mathematician Alan Turing is thought to be the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction.
Sat, 09 Nov 2024 19:29:34 GMT
Tech Life: Is this show fake?
Tech Life creates a fake podcast using an AI tool from Google. Plus, political deepfakes.
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:30:00 GMT
Gamer role introduced in children's hospital
Steven Mair is the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's new gamer in residence
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 08:07:42 GMT
Tech Life: The fall of a global chip maker
Intel was once unrivalled as the world's chip maker. Now it's fallen behind its rivals.
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:30:00 GMT
Tech Life: The big business of online charity donations
We speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMe
Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:30:00 GMT
Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe?
BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par.
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:46:14 GMT
Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?
The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:26:14 GMT
Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues?
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:27:50 GMT
Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers?
We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them.
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:30:00 GMT
Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?
The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:51:20 GMT
AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:05:06 GMT
Is AI any good at choosing gifts?
With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:02:06 GMT
Why so many games are failing right now - and why others are breakout hits
Making games is hard and, in 2024, getting people to buy them is another challenge.
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:03:59 GMT
Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:01:31 GMT
Could a thermal camera reveal your home's hidden heat loss?
Thermal imaging tech has become cheaper and homeowners are using it to track down heat loss.
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:05:12 GMT
The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible
Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:05:15 GMT
Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans
India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:31 GMT
An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?
It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:04 GMT
Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks
Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:03:51 GMT
Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact
Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:07:22 GMT
The house paints that promise much more than colour
Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:02:29 GMT
The green software that could make big carbon savings
Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity.
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:07:47 GMT
Will AI make work burnout worse?
As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:09:53 GMT
'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:03:48 GMT
Why there's a rush of African satellite launches
Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.
Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:01:17 GMT
From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?
As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting.
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:02:58 GMT
Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases
Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:01:21 GMT
Could you switch careers into cyber-security?
From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.
Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:08:02 GMT
Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom
Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.
Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:06:24 GMT
How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis
Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.
Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:04:07 GMT

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