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Meta strikes deal to stop Mark Zuckerberg leaving California over billionaire tax

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

October 22, 20261 min read
Technology

How did AI discover the internet's massive cyber-security risk?

Governments and cyber agencies are racing to contain a flaw in internet technology found by AI, after PHP rushed out patches for vulnerabilities that lurked for years.

October 22, 20261 min read
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Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

Australia is proposing an off switch for recommendation algorithms under its Digital Duty of Care bill, letting social media users see only the accounts they follow.

October 22, 20261 min read
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Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule

Just Eat has apologised and paused its trial of AI-generated menu images after the software produced bizarre dishes — including bacon and eggs floating in cola — that were ridiculed online.

October 22, 20261 min read
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Trump's green card curbs test Indian tech workers' American dream

The US has frozen green card applications from eight major tech firms, leaving Indian IT workers — the largest group of H-1B visa holders — facing deep uncertainty about their future in America.

October 22, 20262 min read
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UK working to identify exposure after global cyber-security warning

The UK is working to identify any exposure in its online services after a global warning over serious PHP security flaws affecting millions of websites.

October 22, 20261 min read
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Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites

Google says it has resolved a cloud outage that disrupted services for UK banks, businesses and the courts after a power problem at one of its data centres.

October 21, 20261 min read
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit

A US judge has dismissed the lawsuit brought by Ann Altman against her brother, OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, after she failed to attend an independent medical examination three times.

October 21, 20261 min read
An Apple MacBook Pro laptop, half open, showing its keyboard and screen
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Apple's 'Pro and Tell' Event Is Next Week — and a Touchscreen MacBook Is the Star Rumor

Apple is expected to unveil its first MacBook with a touchscreen alongside a new iPad mini, in what could be the Mac's biggest design shake-up in years.

October 20, 20261 min read
Passengers inside the terminal of Dubai International Airport
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Dubai Airport Is Testing Self-Driving Wheelchairs That Take You Straight to Your Gate

Passengers with disabilities could soon ride from check-in to departure gate in an autonomous wheelchair — no pushing, no waiting for assistance staff.

October 20, 20261 min read