Category: Technology

Microsoft unveils new Bing with ChatGPT powers Getty Images By James Clayton BBC North America technology reporter Microsoft has announced a new version of its search engine Bing, which incorporates the latest in artificial intelligence. The overhaul deploys OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology, which has taken the world by storm since its launch last year. The move… Continue reading Microsoft unveils new Bing with ChatGPT powers

Digital pound likely this decade, Treasury says Getty Images A state-backed digital pound is likely to be launched later this decade, according to the Treasury and the Bank of England. Both institutions want to ensure the public has access to safe money that is easy to use in the digital age. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said… Continue reading Digital pound likely this decade, Treasury says

Britishvolt: UK battery start-up set to be bought by Australian firm Britishvolt By Dearbail Jordan Business reporter, BBC News An Australian firm has been named as the preferred bidder for Britishvolt, the UK battery start-up which collapsed last month. Recharge Industries, which is owned by New York fund Scale Facilitation Partners, has entered an agreement… Continue reading Britishvolt: UK battery start-up set to be bought by Australian firm

Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet EPA Tesla founder Elon Musk has been cleared of wrongdoing for a tweet in which he said he had “funding secured” to take the electric carmaker private. Mr Musk faced a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of Tesla shareholders who argued he misled them with his… Continue reading Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet

Government promises robust crypto regulation Getty Images By Tom Singleton Technology team The government is announcing measures to “robustly” regulate the cryptocurrency industry. It says the proposals, being published on Wednesday, will give consumers confidence while allowing the sector to “thrive”. Critics say ministers should take a cautious approach, given the industry’s prolonged global slump.… Continue reading Government promises robust crypto regulation

JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack. Getty Images By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Sportswear chain JD Sports has said stored data relating to 10 million customers might be at risk after it was hit by a cyber attack. The company said information that “may have been accessed” by hackers… Continue reading JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack.

Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram Reuters By Noor Nanji Business reporter, BBC News Donald Trump will be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram, after Meta announced it would be ending its two-year suspension of his accounts. The ban will end “in the coming weeks”, the social media giant… Continue reading Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram

Elon Musk says Tesla tweet was genuine in fraud case Reuters By Dearbail Jordan Business reporter, BBC News Elon Musk has told a court that he believed he had enough backing to take Tesla private at the time he issued a controversial tweet. The boss of the electric car company is on trial after investors… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla tweet was genuine in fraud case

Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle Getty Images US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster has acquired a hit Wordle-style game. The original Wordle, created by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle, challenges players to find a five-letter word in six guesses. Quordle ups the ante, asking players to guess four five-letter words at once within nine attempts. The… Continue reading Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle

Cyber-crime gangs’ earnings slide as victims refuse to pay Getty Images By Joe Tidy Cyber reporter Cyber-crime gangs have had a 40% drop in earnings as victims are refusing to pay ransoms, researchers say. Cryptocurrency experts at Chainalysis say ransomware groups extorted at least $457m (£370m) from victims in 2022 – $311m less than the… Continue reading Cyber-crime gangs’ earnings slide as victims refuse to pay