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Netflix uses AI effects for first time to cut costs

The streaming firm says AI allowed The Eternaut to complete a sequence faster and cheaper.

US passes first major national crypto legislation

It marks a milestone for the once fringe industry, as it expands its power in Washington.

Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy

Shareholders accused Meta leaders of damaging the company by allowing repeat violations of Facebook users' privacy.

Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court

The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.

Does the UK video games industry have a class problem?

A non-profit organisation is trying to create more pathways into the sector for working-class people.

Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen

In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.

How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy?

Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks.

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WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash

Some social media users had threatened to delete their accounts after WeTransfer's terms were updated.

Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK

The platform will bring in the measures from 14 July to stop under-18s looking at "certain mature content".