# Technologies

Social network X informed British MPs that it had blocked 800 million accounts in 2024 due to spam and manipulation. The company also stated that Russia is the most active creator of bot networks on the platform.

The Ukrainian Parliament plans to consider a bill on the de-anonymisation of Telegram channels. The initiative provides for new rules for popular channels, including the possible mandatory registration of administrators and disclosure of their identities.

OpenAI has added Apple's Shazam service to ChatGPT. From now on, the chatbot can recognise music after activating the corresponding setting in the application.

Saudi Arabia is negotiating with Ukraine to purchase a large batch of interceptor drones and electronic warfare systems. According to The Wall Street Journal, the potential deal could be worth millions of dollars, but it has not yet been finalised.

Ukrainian manufacturers have created combat drones without Chinese components for the first time, seeking to reduce dependence on foreign supplies.

Ukraine is developing its own large language model, which should strengthen data protection, reduce bureaucracy, and help government services work faster. The Ministry of Digital Transformation states that the introduction of artificial intelligence is already yielding practical results in the work of Diia and in the processing of legal documents.

Meta has obtained a patent for artificial intelligence technology capable of imitating user behaviour on social networks – even after their death. The algorithm can write posts, like and respond to messages on behalf of a person, creating their digital twin.

Apple may unveil three new premium devices with the Ultra designation at once. These are the MacBook Ultra, the foldable iPhone Ultra, and the AirPods Ultra, as reported by Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.

OpenAI has once again postponed the launch of its so-called "adult mode" for ChatGPT, which was supposed to allow verified adult users to access adult content. The company says it is currently focused on improving the chatbot's basic capabilities.

A journalistic investigation revealed that popular chatbots with artificial intelligence sometimes recommend illegal online casinos and suggest ways to circumvent gambling protection systems. After the results were published, the developers announced that they would strengthen their security systems.

TikTok has launched a legal battle in Ireland against the EU regulator over the transfer of European users' personal data to China. The case could be an important test for data protection rules in the European Union.

Apple has unveiled a more affordable version of its smartphone, the iPhone 17e. Despite the $200 price difference, both models have the same processor and basic memory configuration, so users are actively comparing whether the extra cost of the basic iPhone 17 is justified.