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Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator https://ift.tt/m5nRNWk The regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns.

Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump https://ift.tt/DkSqM3l Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban https://ift.tt/UWIPASF The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

Tesla profits slump by more than a half https://ift.tt/lhPV5qY The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns https://ift.tt/FOjeQ2E IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban https://ift.tt/C12zjPS The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature https://ift.tt/VX0FQJY The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday.

Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users' HIV status https://ift.tt/B18mU2g The LGBTQ+ dating app is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegedly misusing users' data.

Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming? https://ift.tt/mv34WAz Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes.

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall https://ift.tt/vYAstpZ The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app? https://ift.tt/kC1iAEo Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall https://ift.tt/tMHhA1b The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.

Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce https://ift.tt/uS4eR8l Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount.

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app? https://ift.tt/j7BZlhJ Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.

Bye, robot: Atlas HD retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls https://ift.tt/hWMKjAv Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years.

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club https://ift.tt/DJX1z4V Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.

Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce https://ift.tt/kjF3qlM Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount.

Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy https://ift.tt/5bxsgDP iPhone users noticed a Palestinian flag emoji is being suggested when users type "Jerusalem."

Wearable AI gadget faces onslaught of bad reviews https://ift.tt/lBnwzuG A new AI-fuelled gadget has fallen foul of the tech world's expectations.

Regulator fears big tech firms' power in AI market https://ift.tt/9x1ztkn CMA points to "interconnected web" involving Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon.

World of Warcraft to return to China https://ift.tt/5efymqw China's NetEase and games publisher Activision Blizzard end their feud which had angered fans.

TikTok to take on Instagram with photo app https://ift.tt/9MatKlo Some TikTok users have received notifications about a new app for photo posts "coming soon".

Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy https://ift.tt/bif4Xn0 iPhone users noticed a Palestinian flag emoji is being suggested when users type "Jerusalem."

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club https://ift.tt/LD1hiyV Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.

Samsung profits jump by more than 900% on chips https://ift.tt/lQOv083 Chip prices recover from a post-pandemic slump while demand for AI-related products booms.

Microsoft announces new AI office in UK https://ift.tt/UZ1owCm The firm says its new London hub will "drive pioneering work" to advance AI models and development.

X gives free blue ticks to its most popular users https://ift.tt/AgsLc9F The site formerly known as Twitter is giving premium access to those with more than 2,500 verified followers.

TikTok to take on Instagram with photo app https://ift.tt/GT6FCWn Some TikTok users have received notifications about a new app for photo posts "coming soon".

Samsung profits jump by more than 900% on chips https://ift.tt/qFxI5ps Chip prices recover from a post-pandemic slump while demand for AI-related products booms.

X gives free blue ticks to its most popular users https://ift.tt/AgsLc9F The site formerly known as Twitter is giving premium access to those with more than 2,500 verified followers.

Will Truth Social solve Trump's money problems? https://ift.tt/QFxiBNA Trump Media lost nearly $60m last year. So how is it worth billions? We explain the ex-president's windfall.

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking https://ift.tt/rwFTuiQ The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode.

Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in cloud business https://ift.tt/zGyJrqu Amazon Web Services represents 14% of the firm's overall revenue but the firm is shifting strategies.

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally https://ift.tt/2tWi9R1 The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition.

UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety https://ift.tt/qZ5z4pV The new agreement will see the countries pool knowledge and resources to strengthen safety testing of AI models

Temu U-turns on terms of cash 'giveaway' offer https://ift.tt/l7TzeVo The retailer changes what it can do with customer data after privacy concerns were raised.

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years https://ift.tt/datsZwW The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors.

Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy? https://ift.tt/RUj4LJm Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better.

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally https://ift.tt/vnilVoD The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition.

Xiaomi electric car buyers face six-month wait https://ift.tt/xv68Iqd The firm previously said SU7 pre-orders had hit 88,898 within 24 hours of it starting to take orders.

Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech https://ift.tt/H4EbZKe How will the internet, and other tech we use today, evolve in the future?

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years https://ift.tt/GIKzayi The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors.

UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety https://ift.tt/Qfcw5Tx The new agreement will see the countries pool knowledge and resources to strengthen safety testing of AI models

Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy? https://ift.tt/SvLutkx Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better.

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years' https://ift.tt/wNgBLFY National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking https://ift.tt/gxhJly2 The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode.

Payout for Uber Eats driver over face scan bias case https://ift.tt/0y9nI57 A black delivery driver's account was removed after facial-recognition software failed to recognise him.