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WeWork plans to file for bankruptcy, reports say https://ift.tt/6yWwrSP The troubled office-sharing firm declined to comment when contacted by the BBC.

Demis Hassabis: AI must not 'move fast and break things' https://ift.tt/6yWwrSP Google Deepmind co-founder Demis Hassabis said the AI industry should not adopt the Silicon Valley mantra.

Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments https://ift.tt/6yWwrSP As inconsistencies were put to him, the former crypto boss tried to distance himself from some decisions.

Elon Musk expected to attend AI summit in UK https://ift.tt/SQBiMF1 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would do a live interview with the tech billionaire.

Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices https://ift.tt/SQBiMF1 It's worried about spying with the app, which is like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder combined

Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EU https://ift.tt/SQBiMF1 The platforms' owner Meta said its new subscription was about addressing EU concerns, rather than making money.

US announces 'strongest global action yet' on AI safety https://ift.tt/SQBiMF1 The measures have been issued less than 48 hours before the UK hosts an AI safety summit.

Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss https://ift.tt/PaqUbQ0 The head of Palantir, which is in the running for an NHS contract, says it would not have access to data.

Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare? https://ift.tt/UV7Iz5b The BBC's tech editor, Zoe Kleinman, looks ahead to next week's AI Safety Summit, hosted by the UK.

PlayStation 5 supply issues finally fixed after three years, says Sony https://ift.tt/BxF6AQ0 A global chip shortage has led to long waits for the console with resellers demanding sky-high prices.

Online Safety Bill: Beefed up internet rules become law https://ift.tt/BxF6AQ0 The legislation requires firms to remove illegal content but has attracted privacy concerns.

Rishi Sunak says AI has threats and risks - but outlines its potential https://ift.tt/BxF6AQ0 Rishi Sunak warns AI could help terrorists spread fear but urges the public not to lose sleep.

Alan Wake 2: How one of gaming's lost sequels finally got made https://ift.tt/BxF6AQ0 After 13 years, Alan Wake's creator finally gets to release the sequel many thought wouldn't happen.

Fidias: YouTuber sorry for freeloading stunt video in Japan https://ift.tt/HhNuZ3z Fidias Panayiotou filmed himself dodging train fares and a five-star hotel breakfast bill.

Pope Francis encourages more children to code, especially in Catholic countries https://ift.tt/HhNuZ3z It is hoped the Pope's endorsement will broaden the scheme's appeal in Catholic countries.

Cruise driverless cars suspended after accident https://ift.tt/HhNuZ3z The car company Cruise is pausing it taxi operations in San Francisco after being cited for safety.

Irish woman sacked for Israel 'terrorist state' post https://ift.tt/HhNuZ3z The woman should seek advice if she was sacked by Wix for her political views, Ireland's leader says.

US orders immediate halt to shipping of some AI chips to China, Nvidia says https://ift.tt/HhNuZ3z The curbs were due to happen in November, but Nvidia said the US had sped up the export curbs.

Paedophiles using AI to turn singers and film stars into kids https://ift.tt/HhNuZ3z Charity finds dark web forums sharing thousands of new abuse images made with bespoke AI software.

Instagram sued over harm to young people's mental health https://ift.tt/HhNuZ3z Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is facing legal action from dozens of US states.

Short selling: Don’t be the 'Dumb Money' https://ift.tt/XK8QmNx Short selling can be risky, but more and more amateur investors are taking it up.

Does the paper industry need to cut its water usage? https://ift.tt/XK8QmNx Firms in the sector are using new technologies to reduce the amount of water they require.

Why a 'hologram revolution' could be on the way https://ift.tt/XK8QmNx Holograms are getting better and cheaper and some think soon they will be everywhere.

Is AI about to transform the legal profession? https://ift.tt/XK8QmNx Law firms are increasingly using artificial intelligence systems, but it comes with risks.

The incredible power of blue LEDs https://ift.tt/XK8QmNx LEDs dominate lighting systems but their efficiency rests on the tricky production of blue light.

Mario v Sonic: Rivals launch similar games in same week https://ift.tt/v6pM4B5 It is the first time for more than 30 years that the two rivals have released games in the same week.

Google Pixel’s face-altering photo tool sparks AI manipulation debate https://ift.tt/v6pM4B5 A new breed of smartphone tools are raising fresh questions about what it means to photograph reality.

Super Mario Bros game Wonder a 'notebook of chaos', critics say https://ift.tt/57OBMbP The latest Nintendo adventure follows the gang through the new Flower Kingdom.

Instagram sorry for adding 'terrorist' to some Palestinian user bios https://ift.tt/57OBMbP It says it fixed a problem "that briefly caused inappropriate translations" in some Instagram profiles.

Elon Musk says X to have two new premium tiers https://ift.tt/57OBMbP The latest change to the platform will see two layers of subscriptions - one with adverts and one without.

EU gives Meta and TikTok formal Hamas disinformation deadline https://ift.tt/QeVsMTa Both firms must respond within a week to the request for information under the EU's new tech rules.

Amazon, Expedia and Trustpilot unite to fight fake reviews https://ift.tt/QeVsMTa Major online firms will work together to fight fake reviews and share best practice.

Spider-Man 2: PS5 developer on stories, game length, and what's next https://ift.tt/QeVsMTa The PS5 game's creative director Bryan Intihar talks about crafting a follow-up to a beloved hit.

Nokia to axe up to 14,000 jobs to cut costs https://ift.tt/QeVsMTa The Finnish telecoms giant reported a disappointing result due to slowing sales of 5G equipment.

Nvidia and iPhone maker Foxconn to build "AI factories" https://ift.tt/QeVsMTa This comes as the US announced plans to cut off more exports of advanced chips to China, in a blow to Nvidia.

Microsoft's new AI assistant can go to meetings for you https://ift.tt/QeVsMTa The ChatGPT-style tech can write emails, create Powerpoints, and take care of other "drudgery".

Face search company Clearview AI overturns UK privacy fine https://ift.tt/OylJdNv Controversial firm, which acts as a search engine for faces, wins appeal against a watchdog.

Google boss: AI too important not to get right https://ift.tt/OylJdNv Artificial intelligence has the potential for "huge breakthroughs" across industries, Matt Brittin says.

Bedbugs: Hotels turn to tech as outbreaks rise https://ift.tt/OylJdNv Firms are turning to tech - both old and new - to catch outbreaks early, which is vital to stopping the spread.

Cruise self-driving cars investigated after two accidents https://ift.tt/OylJdNv The US safety regulator is looking into GM's Cruise self-driving cars after reports of pedestrian injuries.

Settlement talks collapse in Kenya Facebook redundancies case https://ift.tt/a9AV0Ov Legal action by Nairobi-based workers who filtered out graphic Facebook posts will continue.

Minecraft becomes first video game to hit 300m sales https://ift.tt/a9AV0Ov The Lego-like block-building game cements its position as the best-selling video game of all time.

Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content https://ift.tt/a9AV0Ov It comes as X's owner Elon Musk had earlier called child safety his number one priority.

TikTok says action taken on Israel conflict videos https://ift.tt/Hxsqn7y The social media firm lists what it is doing to tackle misinformation after a warning by the EU.

What does TikTok's EGX sponsorship mean for the games industry? https://ift.tt/Hxsqn7y The app's hoping to take on Twitch and YouTube to become the main stop for online video games content.

Microsoft Activision: What does deal mean for gamers? https://ift.tt/I5TmHKh Call of Duty might be an Xbox exclusive one day, but not for at least 15 years.

Quiz: Are these images real or AI? https://ift.tt/I5TmHKh Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz.

Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft https://ift.tt/mts9Lj3 The takeover, the biggest of its kind in the history of gaming, has been approved by UK regulators.

FNaF movie: Can Five Nights at Freddy's live up to the hype? https://ift.tt/mts9Lj3 The long-awaited film version of Scott Cawthon's hit game is almost out - but will it satisfy fans?

EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation https://ift.tt/mts9Lj3 X, formerly Twitter, is being investigated over the possible spread of terrorist and violent content after Hamas' Israel attack.

X claims it is erasing 'illegal' Hamas content after EU ultimatum https://ift.tt/mts9Lj3 The EU gave the former Twitter 24 hours to respond to an order to clean up "disinformation".

FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial https://ift.tt/mts9Lj3 Chunks of the stolen $470m in cryptocurrency have been laundered every day since the trial began.

Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away https://ift.tt/3KgEVJl Electrical items such as vapes, fans, cables and USB sticks can all be recycled

Jewish parents told to delete social media apps https://ift.tt/3KgEVJl Some schools have suggested parents delete apps such as TikTok and Instagram due to the violent content circulating.

EU warns Elon Musk 'disinformation' is spreading on X after Hamas attack https://ift.tt/3KgEVJl The EU has written to Elon Musk warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content.

Clubs promoting NFTs pose 'risk' to fans, MPs warn https://ift.tt/3KgEVJl A committee of MPs say artists and sport clubs' reputations are at risk if they promote NFTs.

Warning AI industry could use as much energy as the Netherlands https://ift.tt/9vKadwL A new study looks at the environmental impact of artificial intelligence if current trends continue.

Unity boss resigns after game engine pricing backlash https://ift.tt/9vKadwL The firm powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees.

Technology festival's sock that detect Alzheimer's signs https://ift.tt/9vKadwL The socks, which can detect the early signs of the condition, are among innovations on show in Bristol.

Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes https://ift.tt/9vKadwL James Milward went high tech in his quest to stop the animals fouling in his Surrey garden.

Nevada lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations https://ift.tt/Ok5g6oZ The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native American communities.

Tweet saying FTX was "fine" was false, court hears https://ift.tt/TqEuiyG The FTX co-founder tells court that Sam Bankman-Fried's public claims about FTX did not match reality.

Snap might have to withdraw its AI chatbot, watchdog says https://ift.tt/TqEuiyG The UK's data watchdog has raised concerns the My AI tool may be a risk to children’s privacy.

Windsor crossbow case: What are the dangers of AI chatbots? https://ift.tt/TqEuiyG The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered chatbots.

Can AI popstars make it in the real world? https://ift.tt/7x8AIOl Created using motion capture, graphics and AI software, Noonoouri is not your average singer.

Regulator sues Musk to force testimony in X probe https://ift.tt/7x8AIOl Musk accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of "harassment" in the two sides' latest battle.

Assassin's Creed Mirage: Why Arabic is at the heart of the new game https://ift.tt/7x8AIOl The makers of the latest in the stealth action series have put Arabic front and centre of the project.

Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition probe https://ift.tt/7x8AIOl The competition watchdog is investigating the tech giants' cloud computing dominance.

MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos https://ift.tt/VkaHKLE Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to dupe viewers.

Police access to passport photos 'risks public trust' https://ift.tt/VkaHKLE The government wants to allow police to search all passport images to catch criminals.

TikTok: Social media app halts online shopping service in Indonesia https://ift.tt/VkaHKLE The country's government banned social media platforms from selling goods to protect physical stores.

Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos https://ift.tt/VkaHKLE The ICRC writes rules of engagement for civilian hackers, as unprecedented numbers join cyber-conflicts

US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network https://ift.tt/VkaHKLE Dish Network will have to pay $150,000 for failing to move an old satellite far enough away from the Earth.

Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers songwriters say AI is not to be feared https://ift.tt/VkaHKLE Industry heavyweights behind Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers hits say AI doesn't have to be a threat.

TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription https://ift.tt/P68lENy The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads.

Onewheel: Snowboard Shop halts sales after four deaths in US https://ift.tt/P68lENy The Snowboard Shop halts sales of Onewheel electric skateboards following a recall in the US.

Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake https://ift.tt/P68lENy The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it".