MrBeast says game show allegations ‘blown out of proportion’
Beast Games is set to stream next month amid allegations contestants were mistreated on set.
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News24 Business | Is AI’s meteoric rise beginning to slow?
A quietly growing belief in Silicon Valley could have immense implications: the breakthroughs from large AI models — the ones expected to bring human-level artificial intelligence in the near future — may be slowing down.
News24 Business | OPINION | Apple is fighting a massive antitrust case in the US. Here’s why it matters
The US Department of Justice has filed a case against Apple, alleging that it violated antitrust laws. The DOJ believes Apple – who has sought to have the case dismissed – has built a monopoly using a locked-in iPhone ecosystem. The authors explain.
News24 Business | Prepaid meter rollover hits this evening: Last thoughts on your best moves
Today is the last day that people with non-updated STS-prepaid electricity meters will be able to buy and load credit.
News24 Business | How AI and cloud computing may delay the global transition to clean energy
A spike in electricity demand from the world’s big data providers is raising a worrying possibility for the world’s climate: a near-term surge in fossil-fuel use.
Conservationists turn to AI in battle to save red squirrels
The tech is being used to automatically control the creatures’ access to feeders at sites across the UK.
PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues
The online payment company has confirmed it is experiencing technical problems.
Bluesky chief doesn’t know age limit for platform
Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13.
US proposes breakup of Google to end search monopoly
The technology giant could be forced to sell off Chrome to address its illegal monopoly in online search.
‘God’s influencer’ to be made first millennial saint in April
London-born Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia aged 15, will be canonised by the Catholic church in 2025.
The Sidemen: We’ve hit YouTube limit so are moving to Netflix
The YouTube stars explain why they’re moving reality show Inside to Netflix for its second series.
Social media ban for under-16s ‘on the table’ in UK
The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an “assertive” approach from the regulator, Ofcom.
No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says
The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.
Tech Life: Donald Trump’s robodogs
Who’s behind the robot dogs at Donald Trump’s house? Plus: Wasting scammers’ time.
Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts
Its reset feature would cleanse a user’s feed of personalised content suggested by algorithm.
Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome
It’s reported the US government wants the world’s most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns.
News24 Business | SEE | The new Gauteng number plate that can ‘self-destruct’ if tampered with
The Department of Transport has published specifications for a new number plate, with features including a self-destructing decal and a barcode, that will be piloted on government vehicles in Gauteng before a wider rollout to motorists in the province.
News24 Business | Crunch time: D-day for prepaid electricity meter update is this Sunday
Prepaid electricity meters in South Africa that have not been updated will stop working this Sunday, but if you take the word of Eskom and municipalities, the vast majority of legal paying customers should be fine.
The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations
The 3D platformer and role-playing game get seven nods each at the “Oscars of Gaming”.
Roblox to ban young children from messaging others
Parents will also be able to view and manage their child’s account, including limiting their screen time.
Trump names ‘big tech’ critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulator
Carr, a free speech advocate and longtime FCC member, has accused some social media firms of censorship.