Kris Jenner’s image spreads in Chinese social media good luck trend
Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity
Science/Tech
‘We’re having a moment’ – fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial
The landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.
PS5 price hiked by £90 due to global ‘pressures’
The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from £479.99 to £569.99 in the UK.
Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe
The UK’s competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.
Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers
In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation has been paid.
Elon Musk’s X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.
‘The era of impunity is over’: What next for big tech after landmark social media verdict?
The ruling could be the beginning of the end of the social media era as we know it, writes the BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman.
Parents should monitor children ’24/7′ on Roblox, says developer
Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.
Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users
Customers who do not confirm how old they are or are underage will have web content filters turned on automatically.
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff
It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.
AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation
Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.
Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to combat AI fakes
The darts star’s image has been used legally on darts merchandise, snacks and fashion brands.
Publisher cancels horror novel’s release over AI claims
Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.
False online posts fuel self-diagnosis, says study
Norfolk and Suffolk researchers say the false information about autism and ADHD is most worrying.
Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content
Meta wants creators to “rediscover” Facebook, but a social media expert says viewers will not follow.
US messageboard 4Chan mocks £520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches
The fine includes £450,000 for lack of age checks to prevent children from seeing pornography.
Amazon’s Alexa has had an AI upgrade. Now she’s got more to say
There has been criticism the Echo has stagnated, while other AI chatbots have become much easier to communicate with.
Pair win Turing Award for computer encryption breakthrough
It is hoped Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard’s work will make digital communications secure for decades ahead.
Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists
However, the government’s position is now unclear, saying it “no longer has a preferred option” for what to do next.