Inside Tiktok’s real-life frenzies – from riots to false murder accusations September 19, 2023 techengine Former staff and users tell the BBC the app’s algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour.
Musk start-up Neuralink seeks people for brain-implant trial September 19, 2023 techengine The company hopes to help people with paralysis move a cursor, or type, using its brain implant.
Fortnite: Parents in US offered refunds for game purchases September 19, 2023 techengine Millions in compensation will be paid out after the game tricked players into making unintended purchases.
Braverman and Facebook clash over private message plans September 19, 2023 techengine The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages.
Elon Musk woos world leaders, courting controversy September 18, 2023 techengine The billionaire’s forays into sensitive geopolitical issues and his global clout have come under scrutiny.
Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content agreed September 18, 2023 techengine The law aims to force firms to remove illegal content and protect children from some legal but harmful material.