South Korea bans new downloads of China’s DeepSeek AI
South Korea has banned new downloads of China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, according to the country’s personal data protection watchdog. The government agency said the AI model will become available again to South Korean users when “improvements and remedies” are made to ensure it complies with the country’s personal data protection laws. In the […]
GCHQ and RAF teach online safety to children
Maisie Lillywhite BBC News, Gloucestershire PA A sixth of online harassment victims are children Thousands of schoolchildren have been given a lesson on keeping safe online by two tech giants. More than 20,000 children have been given advice in a lesson delivered by Tech She Can in partnership with the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust […]
The food revolution taking place in Lancashire
Steve Saul BBC North West Tonight BBC Katie Wilson runs a food tour business There is a revolution taking place in Lancashire – and it’s not industrial or cotton-related – but food. A concentration of artisans are making and growing some of the best produce in the country and attracting the attention of Michelin-starred restaurants. […]
Uber licensed to operate in ‘tough’ Oxford city market
Getty Images Uber connects passengers to drivers via an app which uses GPS technology Taxi app giant Uber has been given a licence to operate in Oxford and its surrounding areas. The firm launched its service on Wednesday after Oxford City Council said it “found no reason to refuse the application”. The company said it […]
Call for coronavirus screening at mink farms
Getty Images Europe produces millions of mink pelts a year Mink at all fur farms should be routinely screened for coronavirus, according to a leading scientist. A mandatory surveillance programme is urgently needed, with Denmark, which is culling all mink, acting as a warning, said Prof Marion Koopmans. She pointed to a “major concern” that […]
‘I get trolled every second, every day’
Kate Berry & Tom Gerken BBC News Miah Carter Miah Carter has been sharing her experience of online abuse. Looking through the comments on her social media posts can be an emotional rollercoaster for Miah Carter. The 21-year-old influencer posts makeup, body positivity and lip-sync content for her 3.3m followers on TikTok, but says her […]
Oddbins off-licence chain calls in administrators
Getty Images The Oddbins off-licence chain has gone into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Administrator Duff & Phelps (D&P) has been appointed to run the business while they attempt to find a buyer. Oddbins’ owner European Food Brokers (EFB) blamed tough High Street conditions and economic uncertainty created by Brexit for the situation. […]
New Isle of Man king scallop rules ‘do not discriminate’, says MHK
Darren Purves Boats without a history of fishing in Isle of Man waters in the past four years will be restricted Plans to cut the number of boats fishing for king scallops in Manx territorial seas will not discriminate against other nations, an MHK has said. A new strategy by the Department of Environment, Food […]
Somerset shoppers urged to boycott self-checkouts to protect jobs
Ross Pollard & Alice Smith BBC News, Somerset BBC Ken Jones said the campaign was about defending jobs and keeping human interaction in shopping A community group is calling on shoppers to avoid self-service checkouts and use staffed tills instead to protect jobs and preserve “human interaction”. Bridgwater Senior Citizens’ Forum said it believes automation […]
‘Generational’ game gets reinvented for new crowd
BBC Becki Tate, pictured far left, and friends use tablet devices to play bingo at Mecca Bingo in Hull Bingo halls, like many other traditional entertainment venues, have faced some tough years. The indoor smoking ban in 2007 has been just one of several recent challenges they have faced, with Covid and the cost of […]