Stability AI exec quits over copyright issues, Apple to improve texting with Android
Image: Stability AI A senior executive at the tech firm Stability AI has resigned over the company's view that it is acceptable to use copyrighted work without permission to train its products. Ed Newton-Rex was head of audio at the firm, which is based in the UK and US. He told…
Groups could be allowed to make ‘super-complaint’ under Online Safety Act
Children’s charities, free speech advocates and consumer groups such as Which? could, for the first time, raise online safety and freedom of expression concerns directly to Ofcom through a “super-complaint”. Under the Online Safety Act, social media companies have been given new duties to protect children, enforce the promises they make to users and remove…
Young drivers three times more likely to buy EV than older drivers
Younger drivers are nearly three times as likely to make their next car an electric vehicle (EV) than older drivers, an independent study has revealed. Research commissioned by mobility provider SOGO reveals that 59% of drivers aged 18-24 are more likely to replace their existing car with an EV than 12 months ago, compared with…
Meta wants app stores to enforce age restrictions, Renault revives Twingo as budget EV
Meta has called for laws that would force app stores to get parental approval when a child downloads an app. The proposal would put app stores, like those run by Apple and Google, on the hook for implementing parental controls - rather than social media companies. Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, has faced criticism…
Journalists most important tech influencers in Tyto Tech 500 – but Richard Branson still tops list
Richard Branson tops Tyto Tech 500 list of most influential voices for tech industry 2023 The seventh annual Tyto Tech 500 awards reveals a major transformation in the pan-European technology landscape as journalists are identified as the most influential voices for the tech industry in 2023. The number of journalists placed…
HiPhi announces EV supercar. 0-100 km/h in 2 seconds!
HiPhi has unveiled its first collaborative product, the HiPhi A, during a global livestream event from its HQ in Shanghai. The model will have its physical debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 17 2023. HiPhi A is set to be produced in limited series run, scheduled to commence production and delivery in the…
Virgin Media O2 launches lager to get people talking about online scams. Er, OK?
After research reveals 1 in 3 Brits find it more embarrassing to talk about fraud than medical problems, Virgin Media O2 has teamed up Ross Kemp to launch ‘Crafty Lager 7726’ and kickstart a national conversation about fraud The limited-edition beer features top tips including an easy reminder of how to report dodgy calls and…
Understanding Wagering Requirements in Online Casino Bonuses
Online casinos offer all sorts of bonuses - with the promise of offering a better gaming experience. However, although these bonuses can look very impressive, they will all come with specific terms and conditions - including wagering requirements, which can make or break the bonus. That’s why understanding wagering requirements is essential if you want…
NCSC warns of deepfake threat to general election, AI to take iOS18 to ‘new level’
Advances in artificial intelligence pose a growing threat to the integrity of the next general election in the UK, Britain's cyber security agency has warned. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said countries such as Russia would likely seek to meddle with the outcome of the poll - which must take place by January 2025 -…