Twitch users can now block Amazon from using their content to train AI
Twitch is now allowing users to stop Amazon from training their generative artificial intelligence (AI) models using users' content, the popular streaming platform said.The US company said users can opt…
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Facing acute labour shortages, ageing demographics and chronic productivity problems, Japanese companies should be fertile ground for the take-up of artificial intelligence (AI). Yet, compared with the US and UK,…
Trump sued over Truth Social fast-track posts
Donald Trump is being sued by two US media groups over a new Truth Social service that charges up to $100,000 a month for early access to his posts. The…
Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil following teen suicide
Brazil's data protection authority (ANPD) has ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a teenage girl was allegedly encouraged to take her own life in a broadcast on the…
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
US prices rose 3.4% in the year to July, slightly lower than the 3.5% in the year to June, new figures show. Energy remained volatile as the Middle East conflict…
Spotify to introduce AI badge after fans make feelings ‘clear’
AI-generated music has long been a concern for fans and artists.Musician Alex Winn tells BBC Newsbeat he thinks the incoming feature is a "really good thing". "It almost separates the…
Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year
Andy Burnham has been warned that the UK economy could barely grow next year if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues until the end of 2026.Treasury sources have confirmed…
Coughlans Bakery sites to reopen as Janes Pantry after buyout
Bakeries once run by an 89-year-old chain part-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan will reopen under a new name after the sites were sold.Coughlans Bakery, which had shops in Kent, Surrey,…
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February
N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata Group, has said that he will not seek reappointment when his term ends in February.The 63-year-old said the decision came after the board of…
Students concerned about their future in Guernsey
Young islanders concerned about their futureImage source, Charlie Le Noury/BBCImage caption, Dr Nicola Brink said young people "cared deeply" about their future in GuernseyByJulia GregoryChannel IslandsLess than a third of…