Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost

The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter - now X - but its owner has now reinstated him.
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AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence

The proposed rules cover the use of AI in systems like ChatGPT and by law enforcement.
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Grand Theft Auto 6: Car-top twerking, flamingos in a crazy Miami

The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer depicts the city's extremes - what does it tell us about US culture?
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Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better

Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still images.
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Microsoft's links with OpenAI to be examined by competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if links between the two could be considered a merger.
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Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year

The Wonka star announces Baldur's Gate 3 has won Game of the Year at the popular ceremony.
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Mobile phones: Firms face £3bn legal claim for overcharging

Lawsuit alleges Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 overcharged existing customers for their mobiles.
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Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat

It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X.
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Lego Fortnite: Gaming giant launches Minecraft rival

The new co-operative survival game mode sees players crafting items with Lego bricks.
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Facebook and Messenger to automatically encrypt messages

The Home Secretary James Cleverly says he's "incredibly disappointed" by Meta's decision to automatically encrypt all messages
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The Game Awards 2023: How orchestra chief makes the famous medley

The Game Awards' conductor talks creating a Games of the Year medley and the return of Flute Guy.
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ChatGPT tool could be abused by scammers and hackers

A cutting-edge tool from Open AI appears to be poorly moderated, allowing it to be abused by cyber-criminals.
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Meta is child abuse 'breeding ground', lawsuit claims

Facebook and Instagram are rife with child abuse, the New Mexico attorney general alleges.
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Bitcoin rally: Is El Salvador's Bitcoin bet paying off?

President Bukele is celebrating as his $120m Bitcoin reserve is finally in the black - but economists are not.
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Sony debuts first PS5 controller for disabled gamers

The Access Controller is a 'highly customisable kit' of buttons, triggers and sticks, the firm says.
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GTA 6: Streams soar for 70s rocker Tom Petty thanks to trailer

Tom Petty's B-side track Love Is A Long Road has seen a near 37,000% increase in streams on Spotify.
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23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked

Hackers were able to gain access because some customers reused old passwords, biotech company 23andMe said.
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Nvidia boss Jensen Huang confident about AI safety

The president and chief executive of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI is no cause for concern.
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GTA 6: Trailer for new game revealed after online leak

Rockstar Games releases the trailer 15 hours earlier than expected after it was leaked online.
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Ex-Tesla employee casts doubt on car safety

A whistleblower believes the self-driving vehicle technology is not safe enough for public roads.
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UK porn watchers could have faces scanned

New draft guidance sets out how porn websites and apps should stop children viewing their content.
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Google claims new Gemini AI 'thinks more carefully'

Tech giant says Gemini will supercharge existing products, and take on market leader GPT-4.
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Booking.com users angry at firm's response to hacks

Customers say they have been failed and feel let down after losing hundreds of pounds to fraudsters.
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Kiss to become 'immortal' thanks to Abba's avatar technology

After playing their farewell concert, the rock stars announce they will continue as a virtual band.
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Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?

Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive?
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Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs

The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring it, say MPs.
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TikTok: US judge blocks Montana's ban citing free speech

Chinese-owned app welcomes the ruling against "unconstitutional law" due to come into effect in January.
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Why weather in games is getting more realistic

Dynamic weather is a rumoured feature in GTA 6. But what is it, and what does it mean for players?
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'Sued by my abuser for millions, I set up a social network instead'

The app that gives women a place to speak out about sexual harassment and other #MeToo issues.
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Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers

Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details to target holidaymakers.
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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.
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Meta requires political advertisers to mark when deepfakes used

Advertisers will have to make clear when they use AI in political ads on the social media platforms.
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Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot

The bot, called Q, can help firms answer customer queries, analyse data and help with coding.
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Stop suggesting children as friends, social media firms told

Suggesting children as friends by default on social media platforms can enable grooming, warns Ofcom.
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Hollywood actors' union Sag-Aftra agrees tentative deal to end four-month strike

Major films and TV shows will resume work after a four-month impasse that paralysed the industry.
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Breaking down the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer...in 79 seconds

Here's what our main takeaways are from the long-awaited trailer for the gaming blockbuster.
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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again

The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.
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Luton and Dunstable Hospital surgeon uses new robot

A weight loss surgeon demonstrates a robotic system that could cut waiting times for procedures.
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The pro gamer who has to rely upon sound alone

How video games are continuing to become more accessible for people with impaired vision.
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The weird materials behind sustainable furniture

Seaweed, coffee bean shells and fungus are all being employed to cut the use of plastic in furniture.
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The people creating digital clones of themselves

Business leaders and experts are making online copies of themselves to answer the questions they get.
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How weather apps are trying to be more accurate

Forecasters are continuing to offer more real-time updates and personalised recommendations.
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'Red gold': Why saffron production is dwindling in India

The spice saffron fetches huge sums of money, but is hard to grow and Indian production is falling.
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Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past

Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital price displays.
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'Covid and criminals ruined my Airbnb for cars idea'

A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb didn't work out.
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The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste

A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale.
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The job-sharing apps that feel like online dating

New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers.
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Could airports make hydrogen work as a fuel?

Hydrogen is being touted as a fuel for aircrafts, but handling it at airports will be challenging.
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The electronic noses designed to prevent food poisoning

Tech firms have developed AI-powered sensors that can detect bacteria in food.
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Can bamboo be big in construction?

Bamboo is strong, light and sustainable, so why is it rarely used as a construction material in the West?
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Shop owners hope that tech can deter thieves

Retailers are investing in high-tech and low-tech measures to tackle an increase in theft.
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How factories are deploying AI on production lines

Manufacturers are exploring how AI can predict machine faults before they happen.
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'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'

An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips.
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The race to buy AI website addresses

As more firms use artificial intelligence, there is a rush to buy domain names with the letters AI.
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Can AI cut humans out of contract negotiations?

Tech firms are testing artificial intelligence that can negotiate contracts without the need for humans.
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The floating desalination machines powered by the waves

Desalination usually requires a lot of heat and power, but a new system just needs wave energy.
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Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener

Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch.
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Why are fewer women using AI than men?

The use of artificial intelligence appears to have a significant gender imbalance.
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Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare?

The BBC's tech editor, Zoe Kleinman, looks ahead to this week's AI Safety Summit, hosted by the UK.
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Portugal's tech boom challenged by tax change

Portugal's government plans to remove a key tax benefit that has attracted thousands of tax workers.
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Would you drink genetically modified beer?

A growing number of US brewers are now using GM yeast to make their beers.
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What happens after a nuclear power station is closed?

Taking decades, an intricate clean-up process has to be followed after a nuclear power station closes.
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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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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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Does the paper industry need to cut its water usage?

Firms in the sector are using new technologies to reduce the amount of water they require.
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Why a 'hologram revolution' could be on the way

Holograms are getting better and cheaper and some think soon they will be everywhere.
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Is AI about to transform the legal profession?

Law firms are increasingly using artificial intelligence systems, but it comes with risks.
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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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Is the UK doing enough to monitor air pollution?

There are now 555 air quality monitors across the country, but some say they aren't good enough.
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Can German engineering solve the challenges of fusion?

With extra government help German firms are attempting to make working fusion reactors.
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Could an AI-created profile picture help you get a job?

Young adults are using artificial intelligence to make professional-looking headshot photos.
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How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians

New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.
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The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste

Scientists in the US are trying to find enzymes or bacteria that will decompose manmade fibres.
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