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Apple urged to scrap AI feature after it creates false headline

Getty ImagesThe BBC does not appear to be the only news publisher which has had headlines misrepresented by Apple's new AI tech. On 21 November, three articles from the New York Times were grouped together in one notification -...

AI: Could it help prevent blindness in diabetics?

Dean RaperSo the cost-effectiveness is likely to vary greatly. Bilal Mateen, the chief AI officer at the health NGO PATH, says that the cost-effectiveness data around AI tools to preserve eyesight has been fairly strong in rich countries like...

BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline

Getty Images'Embarrassing' mistakeApple says one of the reasons people might like its AI-powered notification summaries is to help reduce the interruptions caused by ongoing notifications, and to allow the user to prioritise more important notices.It is only available on...

N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says

A federal court in St Louis has indicted 14 North Koreans for allegedly being part of a long-running conspiracy aimed at extorting funds from US companies and funneling money to Pyongyang's weapons programmes.The wider scheme allegedly involves thousands of...

Hawk Tuah girl: Online star faces crypto coin criticism

Getty ImagesHaliey Welch, known mostly as the star of the viral "Hawk Tuah" meme, is facing criticism after her newly launched cryptocurrency nosedived in value.Her "Hawk" digital coin hit a $490m market cap shortly after it launched on...

PlayStation boss: AI will never replace ‘human touch’

SonyDespite his role as CEO, Mr Nishino said he did not have a home console when he started gaming - instead going to a friend's house to play."I started to convince my parents to buy Nintendo’s Family Computer ,...

Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices

Thousands of UK businesses could receive payouts if a legal claim filed against tech giant Microsoft is successful. Regulation expert Dr Maria Luisa Stasi is alleging the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud...

Why is vintage audio equipment booming?

Alex TadrossBringing to life old music equipment can bring back special memories. In the run up to Christmas last year, Mark Hammond was inspired to organise a memorable gift for his wife of over 50 years.Gathering dust in the...

Games industry in 2024: The obstacles facing indie developers

Adam RichesEveryone would like to publish the next Manor Lords or the next Balatro, but Adam says "success" doesn't have to involve blockbuster-level sales for an indie."Our game doesn't cost that much to make, and because it's mostly been...

Canada’s antitrust watchdog sues Google

Canada's Competition Bureau is suing Google for alleged anti-competitive conduct in its online advertising.In a statement, the country's antitrust watchdog alleged Google had illegally linked two advertising tools to maintain market supremacy and used this dominant position to distort...
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Faced with turmoil, a defiant Trudeau hangs on for now

Getty ImagesIt was one of the worst weeks of his political career, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was...
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