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How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things

Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32nKCEQ via IFTTT

TikTok failed to ban flagged 'child predator'

App initially did not terminate account of man offering to send naked image to 14-year-old's account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38eQaoX via IFTTT

Robot Bores: AI-powered awkward first date

Two chatbots meet and put the world to rights online in battle to see who is most human-like. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mIzQki via IFTTT

Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HIGJDb via IFTTT

Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jsddym via IFTTT

Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jadGoR via IFTTT

TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing'

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hNOLGI via IFTTT

The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg via IFTTT

Trump's WeChat ban shocks Chinese abroad

For China's global community, the app provides a vital means of staying in touch with home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ksBPJ1 via IFTTT

Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39po34V via IFTTT

UK electrical waste mountain growing

Households and businesses in the UK are producing 1.45 million tonnes of electrical waste a year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jaJQ4z via IFTTT

UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YqGUbK via IFTTT

Coronavirus: How map hacks and buttocks helped Taiwan fight Covid-19

Taiwan credits civic hackers and memes with helping keep down the coronavirus death toll. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UkhwBY via IFTTT

Get ready for the 'holy grail' of computer graphics

Ray tracing produces stunning lighting effects but has been too complex for computers, until now. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WQS6gX via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Tinder boss says 'dramatic' changes to dating

Elie Seidman discusses the impact of coronavirus and how his dating app will react. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cUaWJO via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Mixed reality headsets help medics treat Covid-19 patients

Hand gestures allow doctors to view x-rays and scans, and connect with colleagues in another room. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bLuTRL via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Can gaming help stop lockdown loneliness?

Gamers like Millicent say their online adventures are helping them stay connected to friends in lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WBbUoD via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Uber and Addison Lee to install protective screens

Addison Lee and Uber are installing partitions and providing taxi drivers with protective gear. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dG1KJ0 via IFTTT

Love Bug's creator tracked down to repair shop in Manila

Two decades after the world's first major computer virus, an author finds the perpetrator in Manila. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yoNiWT via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Coping with lockdown on poor broadband

Slow wi-fi under lockdown and how to speed it up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrzIl9 via IFTTT