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Linda Yaccarino departs as boss of Musk's XHer exit comes at a difficult time for Musk who, in a brief reply, thanked her for her "contributions."Nvidia becomes world's first $4tn companyShares in the chip-maker have surged in value as investment in AI continues to gather pace.Musk's Grok chatbot praises Hitler and insults politiciansAnti-hate campaigners say the posts were "irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic."Instagram wrongly accuses some users of breaching child sex abuse rulesIt was "horrible", "stressful" and "isolating" those affected tell BBC News.
Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphonesTeachers fear some children use smartphones for eight hours a day and overnight.Why don't we trust technology in sport?Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explores the tensions between humans and machines that were encapsulated at Wimbledon.Emergency alert to be sent to smartphones in UK testA test message will be sent to smartphones on 7 September, after a previous test revealed technical issues.Esports World Cup: The contest teams can't afford to missThe controversial competition returns for a second year - and competitors say its vital for them to be involved.Xbox producer tells staff to use AI to ease job loss painAn Xbox producer faces a backlash after suggesting AI tools can help to deal wih the emotions that follow job loss.Apple hits back against 'unprecedented' €500m EU fineThe company has appealed against the fine handed down earlier this year over alleged anti-competitive behaviour.Minister tells Turing AI institute to focus on defencePeter Kyle says the Alan Turing Institute should prioritise boosting the UK's AI capabilities.AI claims and a hoax spokesman: Viral band confuses the world of musicThe Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.'There is a problem': Facebook and Instagram users complain of account bansAfter Meta said some Facebook Groups were wrongly suspended, users tell the BBC the impact it is having - and say it's a wider problem.Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 more jobs as it invests in AIThe US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a rowElon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration has been blamed for the collapse in sales.Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blockerPublishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare. Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in ChinaThe robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a tourmentant in Beijing.Tech firms face demands to stop illegal content going viralUK regulator Ofcom is consulting on more safety measures for online platforms, such as preventing screen-records of children's livestreams.Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTokTrump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.Pornhub to introduce 'government approved' age checks in UKIt is one of a number of porn sites which regulator Ofcom says will bring in tougher age verification for users.'Made in the USA' reference disappears from Trump phone listingTrump Mobile maintains the gold smartphone will be made in the US, despite the changed wording on its website.Meta admits wrongly suspending Facebook Groups but denies wider problemGroup administrators have reported receiving automated messages which incorrectly say they have violated the rules.'Fast tech' warning as demand for cheap gadgets heats upA not-for-profit warns cheap, quickly disposed of gadgets could become the new "fast fashion".Three network phone calls down but data still workingThe phone operator said it was "aware of an issue affecting voice services" and apologised for disruption.Judge backs AI firm over use of copyrighted booksA US court has ruled Anthropic was not breaching copyright rules when it trained its AI model on books.US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxisVideos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane.Google may be forced to link to rival search platforms in the UKThe Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open up the UK search market.First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescopeThe telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.Grow a Garden: The surprise Roblox gaming hit It's breaking records for online gaming - what's behind its growing appeal?Tesla robotaxi 'low-key' launch in TexasTesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu.BBC threatens AI firm with legal action over unauthorised content useIt is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI.Tech NowIone Wells explores the search for Chile's stolen children.Tech LifeWhat are the advantages of creating a digital mirror of a city – or an entire island?Tech LifeIllegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it.Tech LifeIn China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.Tech NowIone Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert.Tech LifeProtecting your personal data when a company gets into financial difficulty.Why little Lithuania has big plans for space techLithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countriesDespite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are boomingLight shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.How airline fees have turned baggage into billionsThe amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.US green energy firms brace for federal funding cutsBillions of dollars of US federal funding for green energy projects hangs in the balance.Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovationIndian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling techCooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.The monthly AI or real quiz: May 2025Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks!The camera tech propelling shows like AdolescenceWhole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras.How to avoid a puncture on the MoonGiant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.Visit the Arctic vault holding back-ups of great worksAn arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology. Who should you trust for a weather forecast?Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.