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Shoplifter: Police need to stop people like me

A persistent shoplifter says stealing is easy and that police could do more to stop people like her. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YGP8Afa

Ban on single-use plastic cutlery comes into force bin England

Polystyrene cups and balloon sticks are also banned in England as part of efforts to cut waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CuEKXW8

Winter warning as new energy price cap comes in

The annual energy bill for a typical household falls on Sunday but is high by historical standards. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MjT37xG

Train strikes set to cause travel disruption

Aslef union members will walk out in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hc2Ujyv

UK facing permanent higher taxes, IFS think tank says

A study says taxes will reach 37% of national income by next election - the highest since 1948. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lUH3S9v

UK economy grew faster than estimated since Covid

New figures show the economy has grown by 1.8% since the start of the pandemic, outpacing France and Germany. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pc8iltv

Evergrande: Anxious Chinese home buyers reel from crisis

As China's housing crisis grows, so have fears that dreams of home ownership have been bulldozed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/g4ZzvxT

HS2: Unions call for emergency summit on rail line's future

The TUC says stakeholders in the high-speed rail line must be brought together "urgently". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oyjrvKq

Campaigners call for more energy support for vulnerable households

Charities and consumer groups say many people will struggle to pay their energy bills again this winter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/taJFDH1

The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed

A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MSJ6dTi

X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers

A research organisation says the feature is now only available in European Union countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pEizSrx

X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers

A research organisation says the feature is now only available in European Union countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pEizSrx

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KH6TXV0

Meta announces AI chatbots with 'personality'

At Meta's first in-person event since before the pandemic, Mark Zuckerberg announced his AI plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Zjy8u7h

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KH6TXV0

Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal

They can return to work while they vote on whether to approve a three-year deal that offers pay rises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/l6xAODT

Rosebank oil field given go-ahead by regulator

Development and production consents have been given to the offshore development west of Shetland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vqBoiXH

Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal

They can return to work while they vote on whether to approve a three-year deal that offers pay rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/l6xAODT

Shrinkflation strikes again as Galaxy chocolate gets smaller

Mars says making the bar smaller was "necessary" because of higher costs such as raw materials. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nd45teK

HS2: Scrapping Manchester link would be very stupid, says ex-rail chief

Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mXUHRij

Water firms forced to pay back customers for poor performance

Ofwat orders companies to return £114m to households by cutting bills after missing targets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lcX13mv

Evergrande shares slide as mainland unit misses debt payment

Beijing-based news service Caixin reported several current and former Evergrande executives have been detained. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qZdH5se

Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss

In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation and Harry and Meghan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mokS4LC

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1B4RH5k

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1B4RH5k

How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British man millions

As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CjISHtv

Richest oil states should pay climate tax, says Gordon Brown

The former Labour PM wants the wealthiest oil producers to help poorer nations tackle climate change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mdzKFy3

Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike

Screenwriters hail an "exceptional" tentative deal to end a strike that has halted film and TV production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ScJCWnR

State-owned British Business Bank makes £147m annual loss

The bank says wider economic problems led to a drop in the valuation of businesses it has invested in. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oBGKwqg

The shadowy Chinese firm that owns chunks of Cambodia

It secured a deal to control a fifth of Cambodia's coastline - 15 years on, it has barely got started. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AHbpxGQ

Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions

New Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars, manufacturers warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a62xmWG

CBI: Scandal-hit organisation secures emergency funding

The business group has secured emergency funding from banks after a series of misconduct allegations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dflubvD

Locally controlled buses return to Greater Manchester after 37 years

Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham hails the "coming-of-age moment" for English devolution. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cvpQG0m

HS2: 'Crazy' not to review project due to soaring costs - Shapps

Grant Shapps cites Ukraine war costs and a spike in inflation as reasons to weigh up the rail project. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/V5ZdLw7

How to save money even when the budget is tight

The interest paid on savings is better than anything seen for years, so how can you save when bills are rising? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CcPYZ8X

Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce

The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM's green rethink. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/io14Tc6

TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zbLNmGa

MPs call for energy bill help to stave off winter crisis

Urgent action is needed to help households cope with higher bills, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aZelRFY

HS2: Johnson warns against 'mutilated' version of HS2

The former PM airs concerns as firms seek clarity over the government's commitment to the rail link. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/j4D8YnA

Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa

Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ASPxV4i

NME: The high-end magazines making a vinyl-style comeback

The once-mass market UK music bible NME returns as a premium product with scarcity as a selling point. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cpMzGwW

NatWest confirms cash deposit glitch as customers say cash missing

The bank confirmed issues with its deposit machines after people reported difficulty accessing funds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cMZWGKv

Chevron and unions agree to end Western Australia gas strikes

The dispute triggered volatile trading on energy markets over concerns it could hit global gas supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SAnYWHw

JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange

About 2,000 investors lost money on the JPEX platform which was advertised on Hong Kong's metro. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DksSj7Y

Five things to know about Lachlan Murdoch

The eldest son of Rupert Murdoch is taking over his father's media empire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WcSbCpu

AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN

Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BSzCJr3

Warning cost-of-living payments fail to last

The UK's biggest food bank provider says the payments provide only temporary respite before demand returns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kzj1rvo

Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge

Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of two's death. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YLjDhia

Japan's Toshiba set to end 74-year stock market history

A group of investors plans to take the company private after buying more than 78% of its shares. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0e9OWZ8

Co-op boss warns of shoplifting 'anarchy'

The grocery chain says stores across the country are struggling with a rise in retail crime. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rxWgBNV

Bankrupted Post Office Horizon victim demands answers after 17 years

An ongoing inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal examines the case of Lee Castleton. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Dqcisz

Fed holds interest rates steady - for now

The US central bank is debating whether it has done enough to stabilise prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aTUqtJm

Warning petrol ban delay could stop people buying electric

Plans to push back the ban on new petrol and diesel cars could delay shift to electric, the SMMT says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uHAw1Nd

Government row with Facebook over private messages

The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jzXlGAE

Forget LA – it’s British film studios that are in demand

The film and high-end TV industry in the UK is seeing a frenzy of activity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zDsqfP2

Government row with Facebook over private messages

The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jzXlGAE

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income

The comedian and actor is accused of historical rape and sexual assaults, which he denies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RWxCINh

H&M starts charging shoppers for online returns

Customers must now pay £1.99 when they return items either in store or online, although members are exempt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KfWI8dh

Global oil prices surge to 10-month high

The price of a barrel of oil rose above $95 on Tuesday, stoking fears it could impact inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/U3zfCbw

Johnny Kitagawa: Japan firms cut ties with scandal-hit talent agency

Nissan and Asahi are among the companies that say they will not renew contracts with Johnny and Associates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ecXCr3f

Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall

The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/t0NCVvz

New tax divides India's booming computer games sector

The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9Ssl2t1

IMF pledges to stay in 'our lane' on climate

The US, a major backer of the IMF, has been pushing to refine the mission of the global lender. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XKHAkod

Call of Duty Warzone: Does UK esports scene need more live events?

The Call of Duty Warzone world champs were crowned in London at an interesting time for the UK scene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BS6XQz

Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says

The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ygpABJQ

Two pubs a day disappearing in England and Wales

Some 383 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses between January and June, government figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bmck3Dr

Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4rPdeQR

Shein in talks to buy Missguided from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group

Retail group Frasers is looking to sell the online clothing brand to the global fast fashion giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lw9HZsB

Port Talbot: Tata Steel would have left UK without aid - Welsh secretary

A £500m UK government pledge saved Port Talbot's steelworks from closure, Welsh secretary says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AZdKEcj

UAW strike: Biden says striking car workers deserve 'fair share'

The president urges Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to "go further" to meet the union demands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cgFRujB

Job fears remain despite funds for Port Talbot steelworks

Residents and community leaders are worried about future steel jobs despite £1.2bn investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uA5incj

First grain ships arrive in Ukraine using new route

Officials say the vessels will deliver 200,000 tonnes of wheat to world markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oqvlnGK

Port Talbot steelworkers await job news

Tata Steel's negotiations for funding for greener steel could cost Port Talbot up to 3,000 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Xh6D0Aw

Gatwick flights cancelled after air traffic control staff shortages

Some 22 flights from the airport were cancelled and more delayed due to an air control staff shortage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6UF0xjq

20mph: Wales speed limit sat-nav warning ahead of change

Drivers told follow signs not sat-navs when Wales lowers speed limits in built-up areas from Sunday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/t2dJBTV

Port Talbot: Steelworkers frightened by Tata job loss reports

Steelworkers say they have been kept in the dark amid reports of 3,000 job losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Jjq0SWf

Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale'

Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rGEacTg

Cost of living: Loyalty card prices mask price hikes, says Which?

Sainsbury's and Tesco deny misleading customers on price offers through loyalty schemes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SAo3IW1

'I wasn't heard at meetings, so did something about it'

Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade, shares her advice to get ahead at work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KOABLev

Tim Gurner: Australian tycoon calls for layoffs to fix worker attitudes

Tim Gurner says "we need to see pain in the economy" to remind people they are lucky to have jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vjRMXYs

Arm share sale values UK chip designer at more than $54bn

The shares were priced at the top of the range that had been indicated to prospective investors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EnKQxkh

AI and sound - helping firms build their own 'sonic identity'

Artificial intelligence is assisting companies in developing their own signature sounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DvgXjkq

Arm share sale values UK chip designer at over $54bn

The shares were priced at the top of the range that had been indicated to prospective investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EnKQxkh

'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk

Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CUao4OE

Cash payments rise for first time in 10 years

Payments made with notes and coins rose as the cost of living started to bite, but debit card use was higher. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WhvKgyk

Qantas illegally fired 1,700 workers at start of pandemic, court rules

The airline has been embroiled in several scandals related to its business practices during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IP7jlvG

Cryptoqueen: Accomplice jailed for 20 years for OneCoin financial scam

Sebastian Karl Greenwood was sentenced by a US judge for the massive scam that stole billions from investors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RuGxpOk

Cryptoqueen: Accomplice jailed for 20 years for OneCoin financial scam

Sebastian Karl Greenwood was sentenced by a US judge for the massive scam that stole billions from investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RuGxpOk

Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly

In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tzxUYki

Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly

In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tzxUYki

BP boss resigns amid review of 'personal relationships'

The oil giant had recently renewed a probe of Bernard Looney's relationships with colleagues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LtnBISl

Value of UK mortgage arrears jumps by a third

The value of mortgage arrears jumped by almost 30% as interest rates increase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dibF8Vn

Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ncY3IqP

Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ncY3IqP

What went wrong at Wilko?

The beloved discount retailer was founded in 1930 but now all 400 stores are set to close within weeks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FTmwYiS

Wilko stores and jobs set to go as rescue deal fails

Canadian billionaire Doug Putman's rescue efforts were dashed by rising costs and a complicated deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6zTOb9M

BMW investment secures future of Mini factories

BMW expected to invest £600m in preparing its Oxfordshire plant to build the next generation of electric cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KNI3ZsG

Farmers 'struggling' to recruit harvest workers

Tessa Elliot says "potatoes aren't going to be on the table" if seasonal workers are not found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jGF4ok1

UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC

The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/otDlPUn

Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels

Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/s3eAJip

Stopping the scammers who target online jobseekers

Fraudsters are using fake job ads to try to get people to give them money or their personal data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ym4QAxs

Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qxpNrP8

Heathrow and Gatwick airports have Raac on sites

Heathrow has means to keep it safe, while Gatwick has found no cause for concern. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NR2cTrm

Gas prices jump as strikes in Australia begin

A row over pay and conditions has led to walkouts at two liquefied natural gas facilities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XkxjLP5

Offshore wind auction fails to attract any bids

There will be no new offshore wind projects after firms said the price for electricity was too low. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QlvWrzC

Five million vapes thrown away every week - research

Waste problem caused by single-use products quadruples in year, says Material Focus from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ERybF7D

How AI may be a powerful tool in treating male infertility

Fertility experts are now using artificial intelligence to help find sperm in medical samples. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O5xi3u9

Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns

Many women are worried about the information they share, the regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q6MW7Lx

Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6S3KP0b

Electric vehicle production begins at unique plant

The Stellantis factory in Cheshire is the UK's only factory dedicated to only electric vehicles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sn3t6er

China exports fall for the fourth month in a row

The declines in trade were not as bad as expected and an improvement on the previous month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T31SGge

Manchester United shares dive on report sale is off

Shares see biggest ever one-day fall after a report that the team will be taken off the market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/56CeIuG

Disability and illness benefit changes proposed

The government says it hopes new work capability assessments reforms will come into force by 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cflj7ew

Chevron and unions in talks to avert Australia LNG strike

Workers are scheduled to begin a series of stoppages from Thursday in the dispute over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qVYCJZO

Starfield creator on 'choice anxiety', long games and exclusive titles

Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OABi0gl

Arm Holdings: Chip giant hopes for market value of more than $50bn

The UK-based firm is courting investors as its listing in the US looks to be the biggest of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Yc0aOCX

Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies

Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zHcAM7L

Wilko rival B&M saves up to 51 stores from closure

B&M has struck a deal to take on up to 51 of Wilko's 400 shops after it collapsed into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XoZmst

Wegovy: Weight-loss drug firm becomes Europe's most valuable

Shares rose after the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk launched the popular drug in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9rnLvox

Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals

The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/la5LAEJ

New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pbSRNBe

Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack

Whistleblower tells the BBC the election watchdog failed the government-backed Cyber Essentials test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5vzQf6N

EE and Vodafone: Technical bug hits mobile networks

The two providers have offered different accounts of what happened to their networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LoVNaEq

Airlines could face crackdown on hidden fees

Consumers should have accurate information upfront before making a purchase, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RAuVre5

Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space

An energy source which could sustain life on the Moon for long periods has been designed by researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HNVvBzo

Asda owners probed over action to curb price rises

MPs ask Asda's co-owner, Mohsin Issa, whether issues over its finances are preventing more being done. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oEHiu39

Country Garden: Property shares jump on debt reprieve

The Chinese developer reportedly secured an extension to a key debt payment deadline at the weekend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4F9dvui

Rail disruption: Train cancellations as high as 13% in 2023

One station, managed by TransPennine Express, has had 13% of its trains cancelled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3QDlLsE

Five ways to save money on your packed lunch

The lunchbox is back after the summer holidays so here are some top tips on making savings at lunchtime. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hWOu19e

Tesco staff offered body cameras over crime fears

It follows similar moves by other retailers and daily incidents rising from 450 a day, up to 850. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/swA8NbV

Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25

The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IZxJfrl

Tech firms fail to tackle Russian propaganda - EU

Russian disinformation has increased on X since Elon Musk's takeover, according to a report. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/frRIyLa

Will post-Brexit food checks ever happen?

The UK government this week delayed changes to arrangements for EU food imports for the fifth time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nsvLkgw

UK economy makes stronger recovery during Covid

Revised official figures reveal that the UK grew at the end of 2021 rather than shrinking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37GM16b

Octopus to buy Shell's household energy firm

About 1.4 million households will see their accounts switched to a new provider. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CAWFuId

X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6bAM12H

X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6bAM12H