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@tigwilliams.bsky.social
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CS Teacher, teacher trainer, analyst, CS education consultant and rs700 sailor.
Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key
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. Could be a good exercise for ks4 to try helios for student votes?
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Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key
The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake."
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62vl05rz0ko
about 5 hours ago
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Teens deny hacking tfl
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Teenagers plead not guilty over Transport for London cyber attack
Thalha Jubair, 19, and Owen Flowers, 18, are charged with conspiring to commit unauthorised acts.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjxlgyx87o
5 days ago
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Instagram to start closing Australian teen accounts ahead of social media ban
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Instagram and Facebook-owner Meta notifies Australian teens of accounts shutdown
Under-sixteens will be banned from major social media plaforms from 10 December.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz919xyx7weo
6 days ago
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Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai
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Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, Google boss tells BBC
Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8drzv37z4jo
8 days ago
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British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts
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British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts
Joseph O'Connor, from Liverpool, hacked more than 130 accounts in July 2020 to promote a Bitcoin scam.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c709ppwpw1wo
9 days ago
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Greg Technology ❪⎷❫
10 days ago
If you’re interested in 1960s relay computer circuits, take a look at this Minivac 601 Simulator I just released! ~2 years of work on and off. Simulating electricity wasn’t as easy as I originally thought :) Cheers!
minivac.greg.technology
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Minivac 601 Simulator
A 1961 relay computer running in your browser
https://minivac.greg.technology
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Formula 1 tech used to rev-up train wi-fi speeds in new pilot
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Formula 1 tech used to improve train Wi-Fi on GWR
The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjwkdez71ro
9 days ago
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Hackers steal maternity ward CCTV videos in India cybercrime racket
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Gujarat: Hackers steal maternity ward CCTV videos in India cybercrime racket
Police say that dozens of videos of pregnant women undergoing medical check-ups were sold on the internet.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjw2x10njeo
9 days ago
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Valve reveals new console
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Steam Machine: Valve rivals Xbox and PlayStation with new console
The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd679n9lnx5o
13 days ago
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Phil Wickins
20 days ago
Tickets are now available (and free)!! Book your place now on the Big Computing Leadership Conference 2026! Tuesday 13th Jan in Oxford Brookes Uni:
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#BCLC26
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The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2026!
I am delighted to announce that tickets for the 3rd annual Big Computing Leadership Conference are available for booking! Tuesday 13th January 2026 – Oxford Brookes University – Free en…
https://rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/11/04/the-big-computing-leadership-conference-2026/
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MP wants Elon Musk's chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs
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MP wants Musk's Grok chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs
SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d6vwg80qyo
20 days ago
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'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins Dictionary
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'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins Dictionary
The art of making an app by describing it to artificial intelligence (AI) tops 10 new terms on the shortlist.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd2y053nleo
20 days ago
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Head teachers to be consulted on strike action over new Ofsted inspections
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Head teachers to be consulted on strike action over Ofsted changes
New Ofsted inspections will go ahead as planned this month after the NAHT union's failed legal challenge.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzvygzrrro
22 days ago
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Microsoft's Halo series heading to rival PlayStation for first time
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Microsoft's Halo series heading to rival PlayStation
Microsoft is taking one of its most popular and recognisable game series to a rival console for the first time.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg14442r73o
25 days ago
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Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID
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Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID
The government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people's personal data secure.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y930x81wpo
25 days ago
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Global MS outage causes chaos
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Microsoft Azure outage: Heathrow, Xbox and Minecraft among sites down
Microsoft 365 and its Azure cloud computing platform are hit with DNS issues, similar to the recent AWS outage.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3rj45n4x5eo
28 days ago
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AWS outage, do we rely too much on US big tech?
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AWS outage: Are we relying too much on US big tech?
Monday's enormous outage has sharpened the debate over whether the world is too reliant on a few US firms.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0jdgp6n45po
about 1 month ago
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Author Philip Pullman calls on government to act over 'wicked' AI scraping
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Author Philip Pullman calls on government to act over 'wicked' AI scraping
The writer of the trilogies His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust wants copyright laws changed.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2w3d2jjw0o
about 1 month ago
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What caused the AWS outages today?
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What has caused AWS outage today - and why did it make the internet fall apart?
The outage at Amazon services has impacted over 1,000 companies and affected millions of internet users.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cev1en9077ro
about 1 month ago
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Government announce new V levels to replace Level 3 vocationals
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New V-level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs
Ministers say new vocational courses will simplify the
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about 1 month ago
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Outsourcing firm Capita fined £14m after millions had data stolen
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Capita fined £14m for cyber-attack which affected millions
The outsourcing giant accepted liability, after the data watchdog said they failed to protect client data.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d6yxdq3d2o
about 1 month ago
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Firms advised to put plans on paper in case of cyber-attack
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Have plans on paper in case of cyber-attack, firms told
Prepare to switch to off-line systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ced61xv967lo
about 1 month ago
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Physics Nobel awarded to three scientists for work on quantum computing
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Physics Nobel: Three win prize for paving way for very powerful computers
The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98d00nq47jo
about 2 months ago
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Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers
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Scientists race to make 'living' computers powered by human cells
BBC News goes inside the lab powering computers with 'mini brains' grown from human cells.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7p1lzvxjro
about 2 months ago
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Reform Send system now or face billions in extra costs, ministers warned
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Send costs will rise by billions without reforms, ministers told
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says more than 200,000 extra children will need Send support by 2029.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czjv2rk9yjvo
about 2 months ago
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TikTok recommends porn to children, says report
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TikTok 'recommends sexual content and porn to children', says report
Researchers find TikTok's algorithm recommends sexual content to newly-created child accounts.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c708v7qkeg1o
about 2 months ago
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Government issues new data demand for UK Apple users
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Government targets UK Apple users in new demand for data
It is the latest development in a privacy row which has pitted the UK against the tech giant and the Trump administration.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c740r0m4mzjo
about 2 months ago
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Hollywood celebrities outraged over new 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood
The AI actress is apparently in talks with Hollywood talent agencies to represent her on the big screen.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c99glvn5870o
about 2 months ago
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Gaming giant Electronic Arts bought in unprecedented $55bn deal
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Gaming giant Electronic Arts bought in unprecedented $55bn deal
EA is known for making best-selling games such as EA FC, The Sims and Mass Effect.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4w3jzx807o
about 2 months ago
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'You'll never need to work again': Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC
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'You'll never need to work again': Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC
Reporter Joe Tidy was offered money if he would help cyber criminals access BBC systems.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w5n903447o
about 2 months ago
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How hard is it to become an influencer? Three people with zero followers find out
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Can anyone become an influencer? A potter, historian and actor find out
Three beginners take on the challenge of turning their talent into social media traction in three months.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7pe3l3d6no
2 months ago
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Year 8 pupils to sit compulsory reading tests under new plans
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Year 8 pupils to sit compulsory reading tests under new plans
The government says reading is key, but unions say it could lead to more stress for staff and students.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2dj1g9d4yo
2 months ago
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Facebook and Instagram to get £2.99 UK subscription fee to stop ads
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Facebook and Instagram to get £2.99 UK subscription to stop ads
Subscriptions for user opting not to see personalised ads on its platforms will start from £2.99 a month for UK users.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4xl5x8q7o
2 months ago
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Children hacking their own schools for 'fun', watchdog warns
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Children hacking their own schools for 'fun', watchdog warns
The Information Commissioner's Office says schools face an "insider threat" from children as young as seven.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203pedz58go
3 months ago
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More school-starters missing key skills, teachers say
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More school-starters missing key skills like toilet training, teachers say
Teaching unions say schools are "picking up the pieces" as more children are starting reception without key skills.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy85pwg3dyjo
3 months ago
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Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
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Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mlvryx0exo
3 months ago
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Ofsted to bring in 'report card' school inspections despite criticism
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Ofsted to bring in report card school inspections despite criticism
A new monitoring system will also be introduced, so schools can improve negative grades more quickly.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2jnlj3e0yo
3 months ago
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Google dont have to sell chrome but will have to share data.
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Google not required to sell Chrome or Android, judge rules in antitrust case - live updates
But the company has been ordered to share data with others to help open up competition.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg50dlj9gm4t
3 months ago
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AI firm says its technology weaponised by hackers
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Hackers used Anthropic AI to 'to commit large-scale theft'
A report from the makers of Claude said the AI tool had been used to commit cyber-attacks and fraud.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr24eqnnq9o
3 months ago
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Fans loved her new album. The thing was, she hadn't released one
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ai fraud strikes again
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'AI slop': Musicians on the mystery of fraudsters releasing songs in their name
Artists on the mystery of being targeted by fraudsters releasing "AI slop" songs in their name.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clydz8d03dvo
3 months ago
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Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs
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companies are using ai for the sort of coding graduates used to do…
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Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs
Companies are using AI to do basic coding tasks instead of hiring junior staff.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm21dvg8l1go
3 months ago
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Older students getting stick in resit cycle
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GCSE results: Are we in a Maths and English ‘resit crisis’?
With pupils resitting Maths and English GCSEs at an all-time high, and fewer than a fifth of those passing, is the system broken?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpdj5y98302o
3 months ago
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Grok, “an ongoing privacy nightmare”
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Hundreds of thousands of Grok chats exposed in Google results
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot appears to have published messages without users' knowledge.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrkmk00jy0o
3 months ago
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Good luck for A level results today!
3 months ago
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Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rules
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Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rules
The Wikimedia Foundation says the new rules could threaten user privacy and safety.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr11qqvvwlo
4 months ago
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AOL ends dial-up service after more than 30 years
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AOL ends dial-up internet service after more than 30 years
The internet service which soared in popularity in the 1990s will come to an end from 30 September
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0yy3e6z4zo
4 months ago
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Open AI beats Grok in ai chess tournament
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OpenAI beats Elon Musk's Grok in AI chess tournament
The tournament saw models from Anthropic, Google, xAI and DeepSeek compete against each other to be crowned the top AI chess player.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce830l92p68o
4 months ago
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Call to vet YouTube ads like regular TV to stop scams
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Call to vet YouTube ads like regular TV to stop scams
Liberal Democrats say regulations need to catch up with "the reality of how people are watching content".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckge5xdwjx5o
4 months ago
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Jobs in video games dried up, so we made our own
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The games industry: Developers go their own way as jobs dry up
Getting work in gaming is harder and harder, especially for new starters. How are young developers following their passions?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87e82pd97wo
4 months ago
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The effect of screen tome on childrens brains is complex
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What screen time really does to children's brains
Screen time has become synonymous with bad news - but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9d0l40v551o
4 months ago
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