TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project
TikTok owner, ByteDance, says it has sacked an intern for “maliciously interfering” with the training of one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models. But the firm rejected claims about the…
Are Elon Musk’s new Tesla robotaxis safe?
Elon Musk has unveiled Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi, which he claims will hit the market as early as 2027. BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the ‘robocabs’ and whether their reliance…
US ‘click to cancel’ rule to tackle subscription traps
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has adopted a ‘click to cancel’ rule, which aims to make it easier for people to end subscriptions. It will force companies to make…
Netflix raises prices as password boost fades
Laurence Cendrowicz/Netflix/PA Netflix is starting to raise prices in some countries as growth spurred by its crackdown on password sharing starts to fade. The film and TV streaming giant said…
Donald Trump says Apple boss Tim Cook called him with EU concerns
Donald Trump has claimed he received a phone call on Thursday from Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook, in which the tech boss shared concerns about the European Union. He says…
Alleged hacker Googled ‘signs the FBI is after you’
Getty Images “What are some signs the FBI is after you” is one of the alleged hacker’s searches, according to court documents A man arrested in connection with a hack…
Icelandic scientist plan to drill down to magma
Getty Images Iceland is one of the world’s most volcanically active places I’m in one of the world’s volcanic hotspots, northeast Iceland, near the Krafla volcano. A short distance away…
Instagram-owner Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch
Workers at Meta have reportedly been sacked for abusing the tech firm’s meal voucher system, such as using it to buy toothpaste and washing powder. Other breaches of the policy…
Instagram to block some screenshots to help prevent sextortion
Getty Images The NSPCC said the moves by Instagram were a “step in the right direction”, but wanted preventative measures to be rolled out on WhatsApp too Instagram will stop…
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Getty Images The Online Safety Act, which aims to make the internet safer for children, became law just under a year ago in October 2023 Social media companies will face…