Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity
A charity says it is receiving "small numbers" of reports from schools but now is the time to act. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67521226?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X
Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67497299?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK
The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67514068?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Nvidia sued after video call mistake showed 'stolen' data
Car firm Valeo alleges the theft of its data was inadvertently revealed during a Microsoft Teams call. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67489495?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware
Green light from Beijing follows the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the US last week. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67505114?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Omegle: ‘How I got the dangerous chat site closed down’
"Alice" speaks exclusively to the BBC after her successful lawsuit against Omegle forced it offline. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67485561?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
OpenAI: Microsoft wants changes after Sam Altman debacle
Microsoft's CEO responds to the chaos at OpenAI, where the boss's sacking has caused a staff revolt. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67484455?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis
The lawsuit says Media Matters "manipulated" data in an attempt to "destroy" the social media site. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67482231?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman boss pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return
Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67470614?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Thornaby: Woman targeted in £13k train station QR code scam
Rail firm TransPennine Express has since removed QR codes from all of its station car parks. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-67335952?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it 'no longer had confidence' in his ability to lead. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67458603?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie
Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67446800?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Data roaming charges: How to keep costs down when travelling abroad
After MSP Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 on data roaming charges, here's how to keep your spending low. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67449465?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
AI chief quits over 'exploitative' copyright row
Former Stability AI executive says it's not acceptable to use other people's work without permission. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67446000?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts
The decision came a day after owner Elon Musk endorsed an apparent antisemitic conspiracy theory. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67446797?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
YouTube tests AI tool that clones pop stars' voices
The software allows users to create songs in the style of Sia, John Legend, Charli XCX and others. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4n9erzrg93o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
YouTuber Brandon B reveals the secrets to viral videos
YouTuber Brandon B shares how he ended up running a viral video empire with over 1 billion views. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67410664?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s
The firm wants app stores, like Apple's and Google's, to get parental consent when under-16s download apps. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67433269?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Amazon latest firm to cut jobs in gaming industry
It has been a banner year for video games, yet studios continue to sack staff. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67417330?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Meta OKs deleting Threads without losing Instagram
Previously, getting rid of the app fully required deleting the associated Instagram account. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67413221?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
