Sirasa News 1st 10 PM | 16-11-2023

World News

• The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X
  It has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse."
• VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian
  The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals.
• Tech Life: The dangerous job of online moderating
  We hear from a former moderator in Kenya who was left traumatised by his previous job.
• DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers
  The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.
• NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger
  Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable.