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Thursday, Oct 22

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Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax

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The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.

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Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw found

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Websites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered.

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Zoe Kleinman: PHP is the cyber equivalent of an unexploded bomb

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It has been a dramatic, public and global response, but the cyber event hasn't happened yet.

'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister

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'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister

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BBC Inside Science

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A Japanese spacecraft could become the first ever to bring Martian samples back to Earth.

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Governments working to identify exposure after global cyber-security warning

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Governments and companies are scrambling to protect their websites, as Amazon says it experienced attacks before the warning was made public.

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What is PHP and why did it spark an international cyber-security alert?

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AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.

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Trump's green card curbs test Indian tech workers' American dream

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With immigration curbs and tech firms cutting foreign hiring, US residency is becoming a distant dream for many Indians.

Wednesday, Oct 21

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Chip muffin? Bacon and egg soda? How Just Eat's AI struggled to depict Britain's regional dishes

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A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.

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Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued

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The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.

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Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX

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Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

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Why Elon Musk is considering a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla

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Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.

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The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases

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Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

Tuesday, Oct 20

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Tech Life

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The next generation of chip is thinner and flexible when compared to traditional silicon.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit

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A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.

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Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites

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Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.

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UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech

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Proposed changes could lead to new digital wallets and keys as well as ticketing apps, the regulator says.

02

The Interview

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Julie Etchingham speaks to Archbishop Paul Gallagher about diplomacy in the Vatican

Monday, Oct 19

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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi support, claims prosecutors

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Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.

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US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominance

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The Chinese technology is removed from most US government agencies as race for AI dominance steps up.

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Uber wins bid to throw out £200m black cab claims

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Claims that Uber misled TfL over its licence were thrown out because they were brought too late.

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Musk and Anthropic pledge public share giveaways

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Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.

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China's growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports

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Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.

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Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams

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Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

Saturday, Oct 17

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No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say

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Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.

Friday, Oct 16

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Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

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The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.

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Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested

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The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.

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Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier'

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Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.

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Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says

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The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin

Living with a stink? Technology might help

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Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.