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Google: Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023

Barbie and Oppenheimer were the most-searched for films in 2023, and took £30m in their opening weekend.

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Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost

The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter – now X – but its owner has now reinstated him.

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AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence

The proposed rules cover the use of AI in systems like ChatGPT and by law enforcement.

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Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better

Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still images.

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Microsoft’s links with OpenAI to be reviewed by competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if ties between the two could be considered a merger.

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Game Awards 2023: Baldur’s Gate 3 wins game of the year

The fantasy RPG claims Game of the Year at the ceremony dubbed the Oscars of the gaming world.

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Mobile firms face £3bn claim for overcharging

Lawsuit alleges Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 overcharged existing customers for their mobiles.

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Lego Fortnite: Gaming giant launches Minecraft rival

The new co-operative survival game mode sees players crafting items with Lego bricks.

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Facebook and Messenger to encrypt messages automatically

UK politicians and police have opposed the move, arguing it will make it harder to spot child abuse.

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ChatGPT builder helps create scam and hack campaigns

A cutting-edge tool from Open AI appears to be poorly moderated, allowing it to be abused by cyber-criminals.

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