Month: January 2023

Elon Musk ‘doesn’t seem like’ right person to own Twitter, says co-founder

Biz Stone, one of quartet who set up company, says positive changes he oversaw have been undone by Tesla chief executive Elon Musk “doesn’t seem like” the right person to own Twitter, the social media platform’s co-founder has said, adding that improvements to morale and content policies at the business have been reversed under its …

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Outrage greets Meta decision to lift Trump Facebook ban – US politics live

Ex-president allowed back on platform after two years away Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email High-profile California congressman Adam Schiff has announced a run for the US Senate, putting him up against congresswoman Katie Porter in a race for seat that is not yet vacant. The person occupying it, …

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The one change that didn’t work: I deleted all my social media apps – and found myself bored

I really did have more time on my hands when I quit addictive online platforms. But I missed connecting with friends and discovering unexpected inspiration A year into the pandemic, in early 2021, I was spending most of my time online. I sat and I scrolled – on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – letting the …

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Can video games change people’s minds about the climate crisis?

A new wave of game makers are attempting to influence a generation of environmentally conscious players. Will it work, and is it enough? “It was scary. It made you realise how, despite all the sophistication of modern society, we’re still reliant on water falling from the sky.” Sam Alfred, the lead designer at Cape Town-based …

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Best podcasts of the week: The adult actress who became the unwitting face of a thousand catfishing scams

In this week’s newsletter: Janessa Brazil’s pictures were used to entrap victims, costing them millions – find out how in Love, Janessa. Plus: five of the best podcasts for film fans Don’t get Hear Here delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the full article here BuriedBBC Sounds, all episodes out nowDan Ashby and Lucy …

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First UK industrial action against Amazon is ‘making an impact’, says GMB

Managers said to be covering for striking staff, though firm insists action has not disrupted activity Workers at Amazon’s huge Coventry depot described the “stressful” conditions inside as they staged a historic strike to demand pay of £15 an hour – the first time the corporation has faced industrial action in the UK. The local …

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How will ChatGPT transform creative work? – podcast

ChatGPT has been causing a stir since its launch last year. The chatbot’s ability to produce convincing essays, stories and even song lyrics has impressed users, and this week attracted a multibillion-dollar investment from Microsoft. Ian Sample speaks to Prof John Naughton about how ChatGPT works, hears from author Patrick Jackson about how it will …

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State-linked hackers in Russia and Iran are targeting UK groups, NCSC warns

Sophisticated campaigns against politicians and media aim to steal secrets or embarrass high-profile figures rather than to extort money Russian and Iranian state-linked hackers are increasingly targeting British politicians, journalists and researchers with sophisticated campaigns aimed at gaining access to a person’s email, Britain’s online security agency warned on Thursday. The National Cyber Security Centre …

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Tesla surpasses earning expectations even as Musk remains mired in lawsuits

The electric car company posted $24.3bn in fourth-quarter earnings, surpassing anticipated revenue Tesla surpassed Wall Street expectations in highly-anticipated fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, bumping its stock price up 3% after markets closed. The electric car company posted $24.3bn in revenue, higher than the $24.07bn anticipated by analysts and 33% growth year-over-year, demonstrating that the automaker …

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Pepper spray for the school run? The weaponised SUV set to terrify America’s streets

The extreme features of the Reznavi Vengeance – including electrified door handles and blinding strobe lights – are wholly in tune with lethal trends in the US market Continue reading… The extreme features of the Reznavi Vengeance – including electrified door handles and blinding strobe lights – are wholly in tune with lethal trends in …

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