ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Italy has become the first Western country to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT. The Italian data-protection authority said there were privacy concerns relating to the model, which was created by US start-up OpenAI and is backed by Microsoft. The regulator said it… Continue reading ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns
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UK-Asia trade deal to boost UK economy by 0.08%
UK-Asia trade deal to boost UK economy by 0.08% Getty Images By Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News The UK has signed a deal to join a trade pact with 11 Asia and Pacific nations, three years after it officially left the European Union. Joining the group will boost UK exports by cutting tariffs on… Continue reading UK-Asia trade deal to boost UK economy by 0.08%
New UK net zero plan targets emissions and costs
New UK net zero plan targets emissions and costs Getty Images By Esme Stallard Climate and Science Reporter, BBC News A new plan to cut greenhouse gases and lower energy costs by investing in renewable energy and nuclear is being unveiled by the government. Ministers say they want the UK to have the cheapest electricity… Continue reading New UK net zero plan targets emissions and costs
Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training
Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training AFP By Chris Vallance Technology reporter Key figures in artificial intelligence want training of powerful AI systems to be suspended amid fears of a threat to humanity. They have signed an open letter warning of potential risks, and say the race to develop AI systems… Continue reading Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training
UK asylum plans: Plan to house migrants in ex-military bases to be unveiled
UK asylum plans: Plan to house migrants in ex-military bases to be unveiled This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Ione Wells, Political Correspondent & Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News Plans to move away from using hotels to house migrants are set to be… Continue reading UK asylum plans: Plan to house migrants in ex-military bases to be unveiled
Jeremy Corbyn banned from standing as candidate for Labour party
Jeremy Corbyn banned from standing as candidate for Labour party PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Labour’s governing body has voted to block Jeremy Corbyn from standing as a Labour candidate at the next election. The National Executive Committee (NEC) voted 22 to 12 to approve a motion from Sir Keir Starmer… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn banned from standing as candidate for Labour party
Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC
Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC Spencer Whalen / EyeEm By James Clayton & Ben Derico BBC News, San Francisco Facial recognition firm Clearview has run nearly a million searches for US police, its founder has told the BBC CEO Hoan Ton-That also revealed Clearview now has 30bn… Continue reading Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC
Tory rebellion over small boats bill put on hold
Tory rebellion over small boats bill put on hold Getty Images By Iain Watson & Jasmine Andersson BBC News A potentially significant Conservative rebellion on the government’s Illegal Migration Bill has been put on hold. The controversial legislation – which would prevent anyone coming to the UK illegally from claiming asylum – returns to the… Continue reading Tory rebellion over small boats bill put on hold
Liz Truss resignation honours list criticised by ex-aides
Liz Truss resignation honours list criticised by ex-aides Reuters By Helen Catt & Sean Seddon Political correspondent Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has been criticised by two former aides for choosing to submit a list of resignation honours. Ms Truss, who spent only 49 days in office, has put forward four people, the Sun and… Continue reading Liz Truss resignation honours list criticised by ex-aides
UK and EU formally adopt new Brexit Windsor Framework deal
UK and EU formally adopt new Brexit Windsor Framework deal Getty Images The new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland has been formally adopted by the UK and EU, Downing Street has said. Known as the Windsor Framework, it is designed to make trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK easier. It gives… Continue reading UK and EU formally adopt new Brexit Windsor Framework deal