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Google looks to AI paywall option – report

The search giant is reported to be considering charging for premium features in a major business shake-up.

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WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

Users on Meta platforms suffer access problems as thousands report outages on Wednesday evening.

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Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in cloud business

Amazon Web Services represents 14% of the firm’s overall revenue but the firm is shifting strategies.

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Ukraine gives award to vigilantes for Russia hacks

The foreign hackers had stolen data from Russian military firms and hacked cameras to spy on troops.

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Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop to ‘predatory’ AI

In an open letter, also signed by Katy Perry, the artists said AI was being used to steal their voices.

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UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety

The new agreement will see the countries pool knowledge and resources to strengthen safety testing of AI models

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Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode.

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Questions raised over Temu cash ‘giveaway’ offer

Participants can get £50 – but must permanently consent to the retailer using their personal data.

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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years

The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors.

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‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried jailed for 25 years

The former billionaire has been sentenced for massive fraud and money laundering.

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