UK ministers urged to protect creatives whose work is used by AI firms
House of Lords committee says copyright laws fall short as tech companies lift content without permission
Meta revenue soars as it pivots to AI and announces dividends for investors
Cash flow beat investor expectations and shares rose as the tech giant authorized a $50bn share buyback program
Apple breaks year-long streak of falling revenue with strong holiday sales
Slumping global demand for smartphones did not bring down earnings, but investors were wary of decline in sales in China
Amazon profits surge on strong trading season and cloud computing growth
World’s largest retailer clears Wall Street expectations with $170bn revenue as it continued to cut jobs in recent weeks
‘I’ll probably be OK, right?’ Musicians and users concerned as Universal music taken off TikTok
Contractual dispute between Universal Music Group and social media giant results in removal of thousands of songs, and loss of marketing clout for musicians
Lobby group calls for pokies venues to be exempt from facial recognition and biometric data laws
Clubs Australia says tougher restrictions could undermine harm reduction measures, while privacy advocates say the technology is not needed to reduce problem gambling
Elon Musk acts to move Tesla legal base to Texas after pay package ruling
Tycoon announces shareholder vote on relocating after judge strikes down $56bn pay package as ‘unfathomable’
Kids are on their phones more than ever. We asked parents what they’re doing about it
From phone curfews to leading by example, parents from around the world share views on their children’s screen time
‘It was forced’: grieving parents unfazed by sorry tech CEOs at US Senate hearing
Many parents held up images of the children who died after falling prey to abusers on apps such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat
Best podcasts of the week: At last, a new politics show that promises to be more than a ‘dadcast’
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Dozens in Jordan targeted by authorities using NSO spyware, report finds
Findings suggest Jordan is relying on cyberweapon to quash dissent and its use is ‘staggeringly widespread’
Gowns, wigs and spectacle: here’s why I took Laurence Fox to court – and why my victory matters
I have suffered dreadful abuse online since winning my libel action, but the message is clear: defamation has consequences, says drag performer and TV host Crystal
‘I just got laid off’: news startup the Messenger abruptly shutters after a year
Employees blindsided by news that company blew through $50m investment, will offer no severance and will cut off healthcare
More than half of UK undergraduates say they use AI to help with essays
Teachers also using the generative technology to aid with lesson planning, with hopes it could ease the burden of their workload
Mark Zuckerberg and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel apologize to families of online harm victims at Senate hearing – as it happened
Meta chief turns to relatives in the room and says ‘I’m sorry for everything you’ve all gone through’; Spiegel apologizes that site couldn’t prevent tragedies