Category: Technology

Government should counter misinformation on TikTok – MPs Getty Images 12 April 2024 The government should publish advice for its departments on engaging with young people, including on TikTok, a group of MPs has said. The culture, media and sport committee has been looking into countering disinformation online. Its call comes despite TikTok currently being… Continue reading Government should counter misinformation on TikTok – MPs

Regulator fears big tech firms’ power in AI market Getty Images By Chris Vallance Technology reporter, BBC News Big tech’s dominance of the rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) market is a matter of “real concern”, the competition regulator has warned. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into the new breed of powerful AI… Continue reading Regulator fears big tech firms’ power in AI market

World of Warcraft to return to China Getty Images Mariko Oi Business reporter 9 hours ago Popular games such as World of Warcraft will be back in China this summer, according to Chinese video games giant NetEase. Last year, NetEase and game developer Activision Blizzard ended their 14-year partnership due to disagreement over intellectual property… Continue reading World of Warcraft to return to China

Apple cuts jobs after dropping self-driving car plans Getty Images Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter 5 April 2024 Apple has cut more than 600 jobs after reportedly dropping its self-driving car plans. The majority of the cuts come from the address of the site which was working on the recently abandoned self-driving car project in California,… Continue reading Apple cuts jobs after dropping self-driving car plans

Google using AI to create search answers in UK trial Google By Chris Vallance Technology reporter Google has begun trialling search answers written by artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK, after the feature was tested in the US last year. Initially only a small proportion of logged-in UK users will see an AI-generated “overview” at… Continue reading Google using AI to create search answers in UK trial

Google looks to AI paywall option – report Reuters By Jemma Dempsey BBC News Google, the search engine used by more than a billion people around the world, is reported to be considering charging for premium content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The company, owned by Alphabet Inc, is said to be revamping its business… Continue reading Google looks to AI paywall option – report

UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety UK Government By Liv McMahon Technology reporter The UK and US have signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement signed on Monday says both countries will work together on developing “robust” methods for evaluating the safety of… Continue reading UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety

Questions raised over Temu cash ‘giveaway’ offer Getty Images By Liv McMahon & Tom Singleton Technology reporters Legal and consumer experts have expressed concerns about a cash giveaway by e-retailer, Temu. Participants in the promotion – which has gone viral on social media – receive up to £50, but have to agree to permanently hand… Continue reading Questions raised over Temu cash ‘giveaway’ offer

Payout for Uber Eats driver in discrimination case Mr Manjang/ADCU By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter A black Uber Eats driver has received a payout after “racially discriminatory” facial-recognition checks prevented him accessing the app to secure work. When Pa Edrissa Manjang began working for Uber Eats, in November 2019, its app did not regularly ask… Continue reading Payout for Uber Eats driver in discrimination case

Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology Editor To understand how much the US government’s new lawsuit strikes at the heart of the identity Apple has forged for itself, let’s first consider the firm’s fanbase. Apple has a unique position as a tech brand, and is regarded with… Continue reading Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege