OpenAI suspends access to Sora video generation tool after artists protest
OpenAI recently granted a group of artists free access to its Sora text-to-video AI model, but has suspended the program due to protests.
Amazon, Google and Meta are ‘pillaging culture, data and creativity’ to train AI, Australian inquiry finds
Among the report’s 13 recommendations is the call for the introduction of standalone AI legislation and protections for creative workers
LinkedIn: We're too boring for kids for social media ban
It is one of a number of tech firms pushing back against Australia’s plan to ban social media for under-16s.
Five ways you might already encounter AI in cities (and not realise it)
From facial recognition to delivery drones, cities around the UK are already trialling AI tech.
Apple is nowhere to be found in this year's smartphone sales rebound, researchers say
The tech giant’s iPhone sales barely grew in 2024. And new AI features won’t help — not yet at least
Safety is ‘at the core’ of TikTok, European executive says
European head of public policy Christine Grahn said the site would not function as a social network if they did not make users feel safe.
Bluesky doesn't verify but there is a way to prove you are you – here's how
Setting up your Bluesky domain name
Bluesky's open API means anyone can scrape your data for AI training | TechCrunch
Bluesky might not be training AI systems on user content, but there’s little stopping third-parties from doing so.
TikTok to block teenagers from beauty filters over mental health concerns
Social media platform under pressure to improve security as it announces plans to block under-13s from signing up
I switched from X to Bluesky: What I love and hate about it so far
Bluesky isn’t the perfect replacement for X, but I’m happily sticking with it. Here’s what I love and hate after migrating from X to Bluesky.
TikTok is limiting appearance altering effects for anyone under 18
It will roll out globally in the following weeks and months.
Threads says 35 million users signed up in November
Bluesky currently has about 22 million accounts.
Is YouTube Premium worth it? [Poll]
YouTube Premium is one of a mountain of subscription plans for streaming services, but it’s for the biggest video-sharing platform…
UK police forces quietly withdraw from X platform amid content concerns
Several British police forces have largely withdrawn from Elon Musk’s X social media platform as concerns over its role in promoting violence and extreme content persist, a Reuters survey of forces’ social media output showed.
French genAI startup LightOn rises on market debut
Shares of LightOn , Europe’s first listed genAI startup, rose as much as 9% on their debut on the Euronext Growth market in Paris on Tuesday.
Google to tweak search results in Europe after rivals complained
Google plans to make adjustments to displaying search results on its platform in Europe after some smaller rivals complained about lower traffic to their sites following previous tweaks by the Alphabet unit and as EU regulators probe whether the company breached EU tech rules.
Nearly all Gen Z workers in survey admit to using A.I.
A whopping 93 percent of Gen Z workers use A.I. tools each week, as well as the majority of millennials
AI that mimics human problem solving is a big advance – but comes with new risks and problems
Chain of thought reasoning has been used in OpenAI’s new AI model.
Intel expects US to shave chip-making grant, sources say
Intel expects the U.S. government to reduce a preliminary subsidy of $8.5 billion to build more chip factories, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday, weeks after the company received a separate $3 billion deal with the Pentagon.
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time was needed to assess its potential impact.
Meta faces April trial in FTC case seeking to unwind Instagram merger
Facebook owner Meta Platforms will face trial in April over the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s allegations that the social media platform bought Instagram and WhatsApp to crush emerging competition, a judge in Washington said on Monday.
Bluesky is breaking the rules in the EU
But the EU can’t regulate it like X or Threads yet.
Zoom 2.0 relaunches as an AI-first company without video in its name
Zoom dropped the “video” from its full company name.
EU says Bluesky is violating information disclosure rules
Bluesky, the rapidly growing social media platform, is violating EU regulations by failing to disclose important details, a European Commission spokesperson told reporters during a daily briefing on Monday.
Leaving X for bluer pastures? What to know about Bluesky's owners and policies.
From Jack Dorsey to blockchain, Bluesky was forged in Big Tech’s fire.
Meta offers EU Commission online teen protection proposal
The call comes as several of the incoming Commissioners have named child safety online a top priority.
9 Critical Telecom Trends In 2025: What Industry Leaders Need To Know
Explore the game-changing telecom trends of 2025, from AI-powered networks to holographic communications and satellite broadband revolution.
Instagram DMs add live location sharing and nicknames
What social media app have we seen this in before?
Google to face massive UK class action lawsuit over search dominance
Google has several legal battles before it.
Could a chatbot groom your child? - City AM
Generation Alpha are already growing up in a very different digital landscape to their predecessors and their lives will be fundamentally shaped by AI
Google Developer Program gains new features, but you'll have to pay for them | TechCrunch
Google’s recently launched Google Developer Program has gained new features — but you’ll have to pay for them as part of a new premium plan.
Elon Musk acknowledges something that was obvious about the new Twitter: It's no longer a good place for links.
Elon Musk says a lot of us are doing it wrong when it comes to posting links on X. He calls it “lazy linking” — a term I’ve never heard of.
Apple again snubs AI in its 'iPhone App of the Year' finalists | TechCrunch
On Monday, Apple’s list of finalists for its coveted “iPhone App of the Year” award once again reveals how the iPhone maker is downplaying the impact of
Threads is testing the option to choose your own default feed
Giving up some control in the face of competition.
Google’s empire is under siege
Google is the subject of several lawsuits.
Instagram rolling out Find My-like feature for sharing location
Apple’s Find My Friends (which is now integrated into the Find My app) lets you share your location in real…
Microsoft Outlook issues: Office computers just suddenly stopped working properly
Microsoft’s Outlook and Teams apps have stopped working properly amid what appears to be a major outage.
Google's US antitrust trial over online ad empire draws to a close
The U.S. Department of Justice will make its final argument on Monday that Google illegally dominated online advertising technology, seeking a second antitrust win against the company.
Apple Wallet and Maps are must-have travel companions for the holidays
These are some tips and tricks on how Apple Wallet and Maps can make your holidays more convenient, seamless, and secure.
Don’t get caught in the 'Apple ID suspended' phishing scam
Even the most tech-savvy computer users have to think twice with some of the clever phishing emails scammers are coming up with these days.
Godfather of AI Warns of Powerful People Who Want Humans "Replaced by Machines"
One of the world’s leading AI scholars is scared of the technology’s increasing power — and of the people who are in charge of it.
Meta scrambles to respond to upstart social platform Bluesky’s surge
Threads, Meta’s answer to Elon Musk’s X, makes changes to incorporate features that have drawn millions to its much smaller rival.
Parents Sue School for Punishing Their Son for Copy-Pasting AI Homework, Get Rude Wakeup Call
In the lawsuit, the parents argue that their son didn’t break any rules by using an AI tool in his school project.
ChatGPT could be Google Search’s next big competitor
OpenAI could be testing a new ChatGPT-based product to rival Google’s most popular web services.
Nvidia CEO says global cooperation in tech will continue under Trump administration
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday that global cooperation in technology will continue even if the incoming U.S. administration imposes stricter export controls on advanced computing products.
Bluesky is growing so fast it's racing to get hold of more servers, its chief operating officer says
Bluesky’s explosive growth to 21 million users has pushed the company’s 20-person team into “firefighting mode,” says COO Rose Wang.
I got an in-store Apple Intelligence demo. Here are some useful features I hadn't spotted.
My trip to my local Apple store included a walkthrough of some Apple Intelligence features that I didn’t realize would be so helpful.
It Appears That Chinese Hackers Have Stolen Your Naughty Texts
Last month, news emerged that Chinese hackers penetrated the networks of a number of US broadband providers. The situation is even worse.
Apple Intelligence is very Apple but not very intelligent | Stuff
Like its rivals, Apple’s artificial intelligence has nailed the artificial bit yet doesn’t exhibit much actual intelligence – but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth using
OpenAI is eyeing a shot at 2 of Google's most dominant territories: report
OpenAI is reportedly broaching the idea of a web browser that would be integrated with ChatGPT.