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Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake accounts

The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election. from BBC News - Technology

Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers

Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details to target holidaymakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ouhj8qn via IFTTT

Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers

Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details to target holidaymakers. from BBC News - Technology

OpenAI chaos not about AI safety, says Microsoft boss

Microsoft's president says the sacking of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was not because of AI safety worries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WwV05Hu via IFTTT

OpenAI chaos not about AI safety, says Microsoft boss

Microsoft's president says the sacking of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was not because of AI safety worries. from BBC News - Technology

Cynthia Nixon urges Gaza ceasefire outside White House

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“We can't bomb our way to peace,” the Sex and the City actress tells BBC News. http://dlvr.it/SzVt1c

Elon Musk says advertising boycott will kill X

In a profanity-laced outburst, the billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars. from BBC News - Technology

Gazans queue for days for a limited supply of cooking gas, BBC told

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The wait, however, could be futile, as demand is far greater than supply. http://dlvr.it/SzTMwk

Rare Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia

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There are only around 40 of the animals left in the world, conservationists say. http://dlvr.it/SzTMPD

How the Elgin Marbles scream injustice for most Greeks

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After talks between UK and Greek leaders are cancelled, our Europe correspondent gauges the response in Athens. http://dlvr.it/SzTM60

Molly Russell: Tech firms still failing after teenager's death, says father

Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KvAV3Q6 via IFTTT

London travel: Uber launches black cab sign-ups

The Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association says joining with Uber would be "sullying" the taxi trade. from BBC News - Technology

Molly Russell: Tech firms still failing after teenager's death, says father

Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life. from BBC News - Technology

TikTok owner ByteDance cuts gaming jobs

The Chinese firm entered the gaming market in 2019 to compete with Tencent but has failed to grab market share. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yw0txk2 via IFTTT

TikTok owner ByteDance cuts gaming jobs

The Chinese firm entered the gaming market in 2019 to compete with Tencent but has failed to grab market share. from BBC News - Technology

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1nQ9Re8 via IFTTT

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president. from BBC News - Technology

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TIbeJH7 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News - Technology

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oLNRmHl via IFTTT

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. from BBC News - Technology

HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK

The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xNb6DOT via IFTTT

HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK

The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday. from BBC News - Technology

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3MmNqwe via IFTTT

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. from BBC News - Technology

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pyud18v via IFTTT

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. from BBC News - Technology

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering

Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nk7PZpf via IFTTT

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering

Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange. from BBC News - Technology

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/l803iUh via IFTTT

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. from BBC News - Technology

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yhdLv1Z via IFTTT

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. from BBC News - Technology

White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. from BBC News - Technology

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman 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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zgFI9Q0 via IFTTT

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman 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. from BBC News - Technology

White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0sjJ1Cb via IFTTT

White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. from BBC News - Technology

AI chief quits over 'exploitative' copyright row

Former Stability AI executive says it's not acceptable to use other people's work without permission. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hbjF9cM via IFTTT

AI chief quits over 'exploitative' copyright row

Former Stability AI executive says it's not acceptable to use other people's work without permission. from BBC News - Technology

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WmuGYyM via IFTTT

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. from BBC News - Technology

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ctnCodQ via IFTTT

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. from BBC News - Technology

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lgouFNM via IFTTT

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. from BBC News - Technology

'I left my job to play Football Manager full time'

Tom Kelsey, 26, says he now makes double the salary he earned at his previous council job. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9loFhAL via IFTTT

'I left my job to play Football Manager full time'

Tom Kelsey, 26, says he now makes double the salary he earned at his previous council job. from BBC News - Technology

Nepal to ban TikTok citing disruption to social harmony

TikTok is under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NiSl1Eh via IFTTT

Nepal to ban TikTok citing disruption to social harmony

TikTok is under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government. from BBC News - Technology

DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack

Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday. from BBC News - Technology

'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'

An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zkeRrjY via IFTTT

'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'

An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips. from BBC News - Technology

China's matchmaking mums have a powerful ally: The Party

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Chinese leaders add to parental pressure, urging young Chinese to marry and have babies. http://dlvr.it/Syk7g5

Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnap

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The Liverpool FC footballer's father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas. http://dlvr.it/Syk7Sy

Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms

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Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation. http://dlvr.it/Syk7FW

Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene

Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade. from BBC News - Technology

Watch: Hawaii's mysterious 'Barbie' pink pond

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Visitors have been flocking to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge to see the spectacle. http://dlvr.it/SyhwhM

Earthshot Prize: Asia leads the way in quest to repair planet

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Winners each awarded $1.2m at environmental awards founded by Prince William, and held in Asia for the first time. http://dlvr.it/SyhQYq

Translators for German UN troops in Mali fear Taliban-style fate

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Interpreters for German soldiers say they will be the target of jihadists after the UN soon leaves. http://dlvr.it/SyhQJz

Gay Games: Hong Kong delivers 'rainbows' despite political clouds

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Organisers pull off the LGBT event defying challenges from the host city's political environment. http://dlvr.it/SyhQ2J

Macron calls on Israel to stop killing Gaza's women and babies

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In an exclusive BBC interview, the French president said a ceasefire would be in Israel's interest. http://dlvr.it/SyhPnw

Manipur women in naked assault video ‘will not give up’

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Two women in Manipur give the BBC their first face-to-face interview since being stripped and assaulted. http://dlvr.it/SyfJvT

Gaming: Just Dance being made accessible for everyone

Seth Burke, 14, who uses a wheelchair, meets the Paris-based team behind hit game Just Dance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/A4C0Sdg via IFTTT

Gaming: Just Dance being made accessible for everyone

Seth Burke, 14, who uses a wheelchair, meets the Paris-based team behind hit game Just Dance. from BBC News - Technology

Whatever happened to NFTs?

Boom has turned to bust for NFTs - a way of attaching your name to original artwork. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0jZAW8v via IFTTT

Whatever happened to NFTs?

Boom has turned to bust for NFTs - a way of attaching your name to original artwork. from BBC News - Technology

Thai owner of Miss Universe files for bankruptcy

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Thailand's JKN Global Group bought the firm which runs the Miss Universe pageant a year ago for $20m (£16.4m). http://dlvr.it/Sydyqv

Transgender people can be baptised and be godparents, Vatican says

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The Roman Catholic Church says priests can baptise trans people so long as it does not cause "scandal". http://dlvr.it/Syc74W

Sad farewells for US pandas heading back to China

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The three giant pandas were on loan at the national zoo in Washington for 23 years. http://dlvr.it/Syc6ht

‘No anaesthesia, painkillers’: Giving birth in Gaza

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New mothers speak of giving birth amid war and the fears they have for their children's futures. http://dlvr.it/Sybjyq

Third Republican debate: Four takeaways from the Miami event

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There were some heated exchanges on Ukraine and China, but strict moderation limited direct clashes. http://dlvr.it/Sybjh8

China's 'communist spies' in the dock in Taiwan

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At least 16 people have been accused of spying on behalf of China in the past year. http://dlvr.it/SybM0n

Actors union Sag agrees tentative deal to end strike

Sag-Aftra has been calling for better pay for actors and safeguards on the use of AI. from BBC News - Technology

First Online Safety Act guidance for tech platforms targets grooming

Ofcom reveals its new draft guidance for fighting child abuse and other illegal material. from BBC News - Technology

Spanish fury at Pedro Sánchez' controversial amnesty plan for power

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Right-wing protests against acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez are growing increasingly violent. http://dlvr.it/SyYTgn

G7 Summit: Bloc insists support for Ukraine 'will never waver'

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G7 bloc insists that the Israel-Gaza war will not weaken its resolve to back Kyiv. http://dlvr.it/SyYTFP

Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

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There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said. http://dlvr.it/SyY4Td

Australian farmer Colin Deveraux survives crocodile attack by biting back

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Colin Deveraux spent a month being in an Australian hospital and admits he is lucky to be alive. http://dlvr.it/SyY46K

Ivanka Trump is pulled back into her father's orbit

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She has kept a low profile since the end of the Trump presidency, but will now take the stand in a fraud trial. http://dlvr.it/SyXjRy

Delay to law on e-scooters criticised

No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026. from BBC News - Technology

Watch divers recover trove of ancient Roman coins

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Over 30,000 bronze coins, possibly from a 4th Century shipwreck, have been found off the coast of Italy. http://dlvr.it/SyVrh9

Watch: Human skull found in Halloween section of US charity shop

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The store owners told investigators the skull had been in a storage unit after being purchased several years ago. http://dlvr.it/SyVr7k

Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry

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Prosecutors say the firm failed to collect a 21% tax from landlords on rental income. http://dlvr.it/SyV57B

Donald Trump clashes repeatedly with judge in heated New York testimony

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The judge urged the former president's lawyers to "control him" as he took the stand in a civil fraud trial. http://dlvr.it/SyV4lz

Chinese tourists are returning - but not to Thailand

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A slowing economy and safety concerns are some of the reasons why Chinese tourists are staying away. http://dlvr.it/SyV4QC

Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry

Prosecutors say the firm failed to collect a 21% tax from landlords on rental income. from BBC News - Technology

South Korean man attacks shop clerk he thought was a feminist

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The man told the shop clerk he was attacking her because she had short hair and must be a feminist. http://dlvr.it/SySCXx

Nepal earthquake: Survivors cremate the dead, face uncertain future

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Homeless and sleeping in the cold outdoors, Nepal's earthquake survivors appeal for assistance. http://dlvr.it/SySBxL

Irish-Israeli girl feared dead 'may be hostage'

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Emily Hand's DNA is not found among the victims killed in the Kibbutz Be'eri attack last month. http://dlvr.it/SyRQmW

Footballer Díaz begs father's ELN kidnappers to free him

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Colombian-born Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz begs for his father's kidnappers to free him immediately. http://dlvr.it/SyRQQP

Foreign Gaza evacuees have 72 hours to leave Egypt

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The deadline means people with non-British family who need to apply for UK visas risk overstaying. http://dlvr.it/SyRQ3V

Football Manager 2024: How the franchise made millions

As the studio celebrates its 20th edition, the people that make it tell the BBC how it has changed. from BBC News - Technology

Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available. from BBC News - Technology

Everyone got duped by Sam Bankman-Fried's big gamble

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The dishevelled former wunderkind fooled Silicon Valley and stole billions from customers, a court found. http://dlvr.it/SyQ38w

Bowen: Five new realities after four weeks of Israel-Gaza war

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There are few known quantities in the conflict but some things have become clear, says Jeremy Bowen. http://dlvr.it/SyQ2kP

Matthew Perry buried in private ceremony, US media reports

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A private funeral was held in Los Angeles for the actor, attended by family and his Friends co-stars. http://dlvr.it/SyPZsr

Minister's awkward EU summit kiss causes controversy

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Croatia's foreign minister has apologised saying the greeting was "maybe an awkward moment". http://dlvr.it/SyPZcJ

What a Donald Trump second term would look like

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If he returns to the White House by winning the 2024 election, here is what he has said he wants to do. http://dlvr.it/SyPZHt

Succession actor Sarah Snook: 'AI is terrifying'

The actor says the film industry should "set a precedent" on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/r2hPRNb via IFTTT

Succession actor Sarah Snook: 'AI is terrifying'

The actor says the film industry should "set a precedent" on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). from BBC News - Technology

Israel rebuffs Blinken's call for Gaza humanitarian pause

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PM Benjamin Netanyahu says there will be no temporary truce without the release of hostages. http://dlvr.it/SyMljY

Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza - for now

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The group's leader denied prior knowledge of Hamas's attacks in Israel and left out the possibility of joining the war. http://dlvr.it/SyMlM9

Pentagon acknowledges flying unarmed drones over Gaza

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The US military said the drones, first spotted by journalists, were searching for hostages. http://dlvr.it/SyMl5J

Hamas officials say 13 killed in blast outside Gaza City's Al-Shifa hospital

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Israel said it hit an ambulance it said was carrying Hamas operatives without specifying where. http://dlvr.it/SyMkln

Four things we learned from Trump sons’ fraud trial testimony

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Eric and Donald Trump Jr tried to shift blame, while their lawyers feuded with the New York judge. http://dlvr.it/SyMkPW

James Webb telescope: Baby star launches giant jets and shocks

The James Webb observatory records the giant jets and shocks created by a birthing star in Orion. from BBC News - Technology

A doctor, tailor, and bride-to-be: Stories of those killed in Gaza

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From surgeons to young children, these are some of the people known to have been killed in Gaza. http://dlvr.it/SyKR2B

Apple sales dip again despite iPhone boost

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Apple says that sales have dropped for the fourth quarter in a row despite a boost from iPhones. http://dlvr.it/SyKQYF

HBO boss Casey Bloys admits using fake accounts to hit back at critics

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Casey Bloys was responding to reports he tasked staff with creating fake accounts to attack critics. http://dlvr.it/SyKQBR

When they called their mother, Hamas answered the phone

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Ditza Heiman, 84, is being held in Gaza and her daughter wants Israel to find a diplomatic solution. http://dlvr.it/SyKPlN

Canadian author accused of faking her own death pleads guilty

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Dawn Walker, who is also accused of abducting her son, said she was fleeing domestic violence. http://dlvr.it/SyKPGH

Killer robots and work-free lives - Sunak quizzes Musk on AI future

The prime minister and the tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UZxNdcH via IFTTT

Killer robots and work-free lives - Sunak quizzes Musk on AI future

The prime minister and the tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots. from BBC News - Technology

Chuckles, smiles and mispronunciation - Inside Donald Trump Jr's courtroom debut

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The eldest son of the former president appeared confident on the stand as he testified on Wednesday. http://dlvr.it/SyGxmw