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What happens if TikTok is banned by the US?

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Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?

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US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure

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The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.

Tuesday, Jan 14

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Google faces UK investigation over search dominance

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The tech giant accounts for 90% of web searches in the UK - the regulator will probe whether that harms consumers and rivals.

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TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote as US ban looms

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A swarm of "TikTok refugees" has made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple's US App Store.

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TikTok says report of possible sale to Elon Musk 'pure fiction'

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The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.

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GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload

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Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?

Monday, Jan 13

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UK will be 'world leader in AI' says PM as he prepares to unveil growth-boosting plan

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Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.

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Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme

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The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.

Sunday, Jan 12

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When and why could TikTok be banned in the US?

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The video app TikTok could soon be getting banned in the US, but Donald Trump has asked for a delay.

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Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says

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Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.

Saturday, Jan 11

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Meta and Amazon scale back diversity initiatives

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The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.

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US top court leans towards TikTok ban over security concerns

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The platform with nearly 170 million American users is challenging a law that would see it banned in the US in a matter of days.

Friday, Jan 10

02

How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases

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Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.

Thursday, Jan 9

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Politics content to be pushed on all Instagram and Threads users

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Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow.

Wednesday, Jan 8

'Huge problems' with Instagram and Facebook changes, says oversight board

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The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.

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ChatGPT creator denies sister's childhood rape claim

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Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.

Tuesday, Jan 7

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Tech Life: A glimpse into the future of tech

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Tech Life is at CES in Las Vegas, one of the world’s biggest consumer tech shows.

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Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers

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Meta says its platforms will instead rely on "community notes" from its users, an approach pioneered by X.

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Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts

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Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.

09

US designates Tencent a Chinese military company

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China's embassy in Washington branded the move as an "unreasonable suppression" of its firms.

08

Nvidia unveils robot ambitions and powerful new gaming chips

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The announcement was part of Mr Huang's address at CES, an annual technology show in Las Vegas.

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UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta

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It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.

Monday, Jan 6

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Tech Life: A glimpse into the future of tech

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Tech Life is at CES in Las Vegas, one of the world’s biggest consumer tech shows.

Friday, Jan 3

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Apple AI alert falsely claimed Luke Littler had already won darts final

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An AI-generated notification says the teen has won the tournament before the final is even played.

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Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

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The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

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Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China

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Rival technology giant Huawei has also cut smartphone prices in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday.

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Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president

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He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.

Thursday, Jan 2

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Court strikes down US net neutrality rules

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The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers.

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Tesla sales stall as China's BYD closes in

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Tesla's ranking as the world's top electric vehicle seller is threatened after sales fell last year.

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YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement

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The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.