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Greg Brockman has confirmed his return to OpenAI after taking three months leave from his role as president
Posted: 13/11/2024
NatWest Group blocks staff from using WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Skype
Posted: 13/11/2024
AI and generative AI (genAI) are triggering a rapid rise in electricity consumption, with data centres set to reach 160 per cent growth over the next two years, according to new research from Gartner.
Posted: 13/11/2024
The European Commission has called on Apple to stop geo-blocking practices across its digital media services, giving the technology giant one month to propose changes to comply with EU regulations
Posted: 13/11/2024
Bluesky has experienced a significant surge in new users, gaining more than 700,000 members in the week following the US presidential election
Posted: 12/11/2024
Chinese tech conglomerate Baidu has announced the rollout of a range of new AI features, including a text-to-image generator and smart glasses at its annual World Conference on Tuesday
Posted: 12/11/2024
Genetic testing company 23andMe is cutting its workforce by around 40 per cent as part of a new business restructuring plan designed to streamline operations and reduce costs.
Posted: 12/11/2024
The Bristol-based company has secured a £600,000 Intellectual Property (IP) backed loan from the bank to open six more clinics in the US.
Posted: 12/11/2024
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), India's government law enforcement and economic intelligence agency, will summon executives from Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart as part of an ongoing investigation into whether the two companies have violated India's investment laws
Posted: 11/11/2024
Residents in Detroit will soon be able to pay their taxes and other fees using cryptocurrency through a secure platform managed by PayPal.
Posted: 11/11/2024
A recent study by the tech retailer explored university admissions data to understand how the advancement of AI has impacted course uptakes in the UK.
Posted: 11/11/2024
Visa has teamed up with tech conglomerate Tencent to launch a palm recognition system for digital payments in international markets
Posted: 11/11/2024
Ericsson has announced an expanded funding agreement with the Canadian government, increasing its research and development investment to CAD $634.8 million across its facilities in Ottawa and Montreal
Posted: 11/11/2024
LightOn has announced the launch of its IPO on Euronext Growth Paris as it becomes Europe’s first publicly listed genAI start-up
Posted: 08/11/2024
Google Cloud will make multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for its users next year.
Posted: 08/11/2024
Cloud computing giant Amazon is reportedly in talks for a second multi-billion-dollar investment in artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic
Posted: 08/11/2024
The UK government has announced it will launch an AI assurance platform designed to help businesses identify and mitigate the potential risk and harms of AI technology.
Posted: 07/11/2024
The Australian government has proposed new legislation which would ban social media for children under 16 in a landmark move
Posted: 07/11/2024
Swiss bank UBS has successfully piloted a blockchain-based payment solution it has developed to improve the efficiency of cross-border transactions
Posted: 07/11/2024
A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit against Google, ruling that the technology giant has no legal obligation to refund victims of gift card scams
Posted: 06/11/2024
South Korea’s Personal Protection Commission (PIPC) has given Meta a $15 million fine after accusing the social media giant of breaking privacy laws
Posted: 06/11/2024
Tesla’s workers located at its German gigafactory in Gruenheide will receive a four per cent pay raise, the carmaker said on Tuesday
Posted: 05/11/2024
It said that results from the trial will determine the next steps, which could lead to larger-scale testing across the full government website, which is made up of 700,000 pages and attracts more than 11 million users every week.
Posted: 5/11/2024
BBVA has extended its partnership with the University of Navarra to launch a training programme for over 150 managers to improve productivity through the use of generative AI (genAI).
Posted: 05/11/2024
The NHS has launched a new pilot service that aims could help thousands of patients detect possible signs of throat cancer by using a new iPhone device
Posted: 05/11/2024
A new study by Which? has warned that smart devices are gathering “excessive” amounts of consumer data.
Posted: 05/11/2024
A group of seven families are taking TikTok to court in Créteil, France, accusing the social media giant of exposing their children to content that led two of them to take their own lives
Posted: 04/11/2024
Video messaging platform Zoom has partnered with Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) firm Klarna.
Posted: 04/11/2024
Sustainable lifestyle brand Harper Collective has gone fully digital with its flagship store which features an immersive and interactive 360-degree e-commerce experience
Posted: 04/11/2024
Quantum Motion, a UK-based quantum computing scale-up, has been working with Goldman Sachs on research exploring how the technology can be used to perform complex calculations.
Posted: 4/11/2024
Apple has announced a significant investment of up to $1.5 billion in satellite communications provider Globalstar
Posted: 04/11/2024
Imperial College London has launched science and technology hub in San Francisco, making it the first UK university to have a permanent base on US soil.
Posted: 01/11/2024
Using “state-of-the-art” cognitive technology, the AI painting uses the brainwaves of seven ‘Game Changers’ who have had a big impact on grassroots and iconic arts and film.
Posted: 1/11/2024
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Search, a fine-tuned version of GPT-4o that aims to boost the quality and speed of searches, competing with the likes of Google and Microsoft
Posted: 01/11/2024
The Financial Conduct Authority said issues linked to third-party providers were the leading cause of operational incidents reported to the regulator between 2022 and 2023
Posted: 01/11/2024
Just Eat Takeaway.com has expanded its in-car ordering system, with the company planning to roll out the technology to more countries in Europe.
Posted: 31/10/2024
Challenger bank Starling has launched a new new in-app tool that helps customers identify bank impersonation scams.
Posted: 31/10/2024
Toyota and NTT to invest $3.27bn in AI tech to reduce traffic accidents
Posted: 31/10/2024
German technology company Siemens has announced plans to acquire Altair Engineering, a US-based simulation software provider, for $10.6 billion in an all-cash deal that strengthens its position in the industrial software market
Posted: 31/10/2024
Google’s Alphabet has reported a revenue surge of 15 per cent year over year to $88.3 billion, reflecting ‘strong momentum’ across the business, the firm said in its financial reports published on Tuesday
Posted: 30/10/2024
Asda has announced the expansion of its partnership with ServiceNow to integrate operations across its technology, customer, and employee workflows.
Posted: 30/10/2024
Autonomous vehicle technology company Oxa has announced that its autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus are now driving on UK and US roads.
Posted: 30/10/2024
Singh, 29, played a crucial role in helping authorities uncover details about Sam Bankman-Fried's $8 billion fraud scheme at the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX
Posted: 30/10/2024
The UK government has opened a National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), to lead research into sectors including AI, energy and healthcare.
Posted: 29/10/2024
The Collective Defense Institute filed two lawsuits demanding the social media companies create robust data protection mechanisms and issue warnings about potential mental health risks to children and teenagers from platform addiction
Posted: 29/10/2024
The luxury department store's new platform, developed by enterprise commerce platform SCAYLE, aims to "elevate the online purchasing experience" for its global customers through improved customisation and personalisation.
Posted: 29/10/2024
Apple has launched its first major artificial intelligence (AI) features through a free software update
Posted: 29/10/2024
Citi has partnered with Google Cloud as part of plans to modernise the bank’s digital strategy through cloud and AI technology.
Posted: 29/10/2024
Telecom companies Vodafone, Qualcomm and Ericsson have successfully completed 5G Millimetre wave (mmWave) trials in the UK.
Posted: 28/10/2024
Facebook owner Meta has announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with Reuters that will enable its artificial intelligence chatbot to provide real-time news responses to user queries, marking the company's first significant news deal in the AI era
Posted: 28/10/2024
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has revealed that the central bank is getting ready for a retail CBDC in case commercial banks fall through.
Posted: 28/10/2024
The fault affected more than 8.5 million Microsoft Windows-based computers worldwide
Posted: 28/10/2024
Nvidia has announced a partnership with Reliance Industries as the firm seeks to meet growing demand for AI in India
Posted: 25/10/2024
Lloyds Bank has launched a new Open Banking feature that enables its customers to request money from friends and family on its mobile banking app.
Posted: 25/10/2024
Britain's competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into Alphabet's $2.3 billion investment in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, marking the latest regulatory scrutiny of big tech companies' involvement in the AI sector
Posted: 25/10/2024
Insurance company Prudential has partnered with Google to use generative AI (GenAI) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of medical claim decisions.
Posted: 25/10/2024
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has said a flaw in the design of its latest chip has been fixed thanks to the help of longstanding partner Taiwanese manufacturer TSMC, Reuters reported on Wednesday
Posted: 24/10/2024
The move comes after Google conducted a live experiment that assessed feedback from nearly 20 million Gemini6 responses to demonstrate the feasibility of watermarking in large-scale production systems.
Posted: 24/10/2024
Domestic abuse charity Refuge has called on the government to make tackling technology-facilitated abuse a key part of its plan to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Posted: 24/10/2023
US regulators have ordered Goldman Sachs and Apple to pay $89 million in penalties and consumer redress over violations in their joint credit card business that affected hundreds of thousands of customers
Posted: 24/10/2024
McDonald’s UK & Ireland has extended its contract with Uber Direct as the fast food giant looks to boost customer numbers on its mobile app.
Posted: 23/10/2024
The UK government has reinforced its commitment to pension dashboards which allow users to see all their pensions information in one secure place.
Posted: 23/10/2024
Blackrock has launched two AI-focused Exhange Traded Funds (ETF) as it seeks to provide its clients with more investment opportunities in AI and technology
Posted: 23/10/2024
Under the terms of the agreement, Secureworks shareholders, including Dell Technologies, will receive $8.50 per share in cash, representing a 28 per cent premium to the unaffected 90-day volume-weighted average price
Posted: 23/10/2024
British pet care retailer Pets at Home has built an AI agent for its profit protection team using tech from Microsoft.
Posted: 22/10/2024
Meta has announced it is trialling the use of facial recognition technology to prevent scams and allow users to recover their accounts more easily.
Posted: 22/10/2024
Honeywell has partnered with Google Cloud as part of plans to boost the integration of AI in the industrial sector
Posted: 22/10/2024
The technology giant will allow customers to create AI agents through its Copilot Studio platform from November, positioning the technology as "apps for an AI-driven world"
Posted: 22/10/2024
Lucy & Yak, the British fashion brand, has recorded a five-fold hike in online revenues from customers using AI fitting tool True Fit.
Posted: 21/10/2024
The UK government has set out its plans for a circular approach to MedTech that will ensure products are reused, recycled or remanufactured.
Posted: 21/10/2024
IBM has released the third generation of its most advanced family of AI models to date, the Granite language models, at its annual TechXchange event on Monday
Posted: 21/10/2024
Singapore-headquartered DBS has introduced a new suite of banking services which integrate tokenisation and smart contract-enabled capabilities with its banking services.
Posted: 21/10/2024
The verdict found that several Western Digital self-encrypting hard drive products violated a patent owned by SPEX Technologies
Posted: 21/10/2024
The government has said that thousands of lives could be saved through the use of AI, virtual reality and wearable tech designed to reduce the number of drug-related deaths.
Posted: 18/10/2024
Google has revamped its shopping homepage with the rollout AI-generated briefs for a more tailored shopping experience
Posted: 18/10/2024
Meta-owned Instagram has rolled out a new feature that blocks screenshots or recordings of ‘view once’ pictures and video sent via private messages
Posted: 18/10/2024
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has warned that AI-generated child sexual abuse content is increasingly being found on publicly accessible areas of the internet.
Posted: 18/10/2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) chief executive officer Matt Garman has delivered a stark message to employees who oppose the company's new five-day in-office requirement
Posted: 18/10/2024
The UK government will provide researchers with grants of up to £200,000 to work on boosting resilience against AI risks such as deepfakes, misinformation and cyber-attacks.
Posted: 17/10/2024
The supermarket chain will buy nearly two-thirds of the electricity output from the Cleve Hill solar park in Kent, currently under construction
Posted: 17/10/2024
The move comes as the tech giant seeks to meet the surging electricity demands of its data centres while progressing towards its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
Posted: 17/10/2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a “Click-to-cancel” rule that makes subscription cancellations as easy as it was to sign up for them
Posted: 17/10/2024
Asda has rolled out a new dropshipping and marketplace platform to launch third-party retailers on George.com.
Posted: 16/10/2024
Schools in the UK are being encouraged to sign up for a free cyber defence service from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) which helps block online threats such as malware and phishing attacks.
Posted: 16/10/2024
Starship’s robots will transport deliveries ordered through the Bolt Food app to customers in the capital as part of a pilot programme
Posted: 16/10/2024
This move is set to bolster the area's growing status as a major cloud computing hub in Europe
Posted: 16/10/2024
The UK government has announced that Clare Barclay, chief executive at Microsoft UK, will lead its new Industrial Strategy Advisory Council.
Posted: 15/10/2024
The retailer is now making more than 3,000 popular home and garden products available to its customers via rapid delivery.
Posted: 15/10/2024
Google has signed the “world's first” corporate agreement with Kairos Power to purchase nuclear power from multiple small modular reactors (SMRs)
Posted: 15/10/2024
Four major US technology companies have announced plans to invest a combined £6.3 billion in data centre infrastructure in the UK
Posted: 15/10/2024
SpaceX has reached historic milestone after performing the fifth unmanned test of its Starship rocket on Sunday, with the company catching a booster with a pair of giant mechanical arms on its return to the launch pad
Posted: 14/10/2024
Revolut is launching a new point-of-sale device as the UK challenger bank looks to expand its B2B offering.
Posted: 14/10/2024
The governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shaktikanta Das has warned financial services providers that the growing use of AI in the sector could pose risks to financial stability
Posted: 14/10/2024
This move marks a significant expansion of the company's digital infrastructure ambitions into Southeast Asia
Posted: 14/10/2024
The UK and US have pledged to work together more closely on child online safety as part of a new agreement
Posted: 11/10/2024
Tesla’s chief executive Elon Musk said he expects the company’s new robotaxis to be produced from 2026
Posted: 11/10/2024
Tesco has reportedly announced plans to roll out location-specific ads in-store on its 'Scan as you Shop' handsets.
Posted: 11/10/2024
The company confirmed on Friday that less than 500 employees in Malaysia were impacted by the restructuring
Posted: 11/10/2024
Tesla-owner Elon Musk is set to unveil the design of its new robotaxi at Warner Brothers studio in Burbank, California on Thursday
Posted: 10/10/2024
Walmart has rolled out a new platform that aims to boost personalised shopping experiences and services through generative AI (genAI) and artificial intelligence (AI)
Posted: 10/10/2024
The University of Leicester has announced the launch of a new spin-out company focused on the application of nuclear technology in space.
Posted: 10/10/2024
Waitrose is accelerating its convenience ambitions through a new on-demand grocery partnership with Just Eat.
Posted: 10/10/2024
UBS's integration of Credit Suisse clients and data is proceeding according to plan following a successful test migration in Asia, the bank's senior technology executive has confirmed
Posted: 10/10/2024
X has resumed its services in Brazil after a ban lasting more than two months was lifted on Tuesday
Posted: 09/10/2024
The UK government is encouraging 18-25-year olds to put their cyber skills to the test as part of its efforts to plug the cyber skills gap.
Posted: 09/10/2024
The lawsuit follows a regulatory warning that could lead to enforcement action against the company
Posted: 09/10/2024
UK homewares retailer Dunelm has announced the launch of a new generative AI (genAI) tool to boost online product discovery.
Posted: 9/10/2024
The UK government has launched the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) to reduce “red tape” and speed up access to new technologies which could improve daily life.
Posted: 08/10/2024
British chocolate manufacturer Hotel Chocolat has implemented new technology to automate its staff scheduling process and manage fluctuations in seasonal demand.
Posted: 8/10/2024
The initiative includes measures to scale up venture capital investments and create new platforms for company listings, forming part of a broader strategy to deepen Europe's capital markets.
Posted: 08/10/2024
Vodafone has inked a 10-year, multi-billion pound deal with Google, as the telco seeks to broaden its digital experience with the addition of AI and cloud-based customer solutions, such as the Google Cloud and Google Gemini models
Posted: 08/10/2024
Accounting firm PwC is to create a standalone technology and AI unit in the UK as part of restructuring plans, according to a report by the Financial Times (FT).
Posted: 07/10/2024
Organised crime networks in Southeast Asia are increasingly using the messaging app Telegram to conduct large-scale illicit activities, according to a report released on Monday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Posted: 07/10/2024
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is trialling autonomously farmed parsnips to reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality and quantity of the crop in what the retailer describes as an industry-first.
Posted: 07/10/2024
The agreement will see Hyundai's Ioniq 5 electric vehicles equipped with Waymo's autonomous driving technology
Posted: 07/10/2024
OpenAI has secured a new $4 billion revolving credit line
Posted: 04/10/2024
The UK’s Environment Agency is trialling the use of AI to monitor the quality of bathing water at beaches at Par in Cornwall and Combe Martin in Devon.
Posted: 04/10/2024
Visa's platform is currently available in test mode, with Visa planning to support live programmes in 2025 when banks who have been trialling the technology – including Spanish financial institution BBVA – plan to launch it with end customers
Posted: 04/10/2024
The update allows users to ask questions out loud about the moving objects in a recorded video.
Posted: 4/10/2024
The lawsuit, filed by Texas attorney general Ken Paxton on Thursday, accuses TikTok of sharing and selling minors' personal data without proper parental consent
Posted: 04/10/2024
Microsoft is to spend $4.8 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in northern Italy, an investment that would mark the largest made by the company so far in the country
Posted: 03/10/2024
Local authorities are being left without adequate support to procure AI in the public interest, despite an increasing amount of guidance documents issued by the government, according to new research from the Ada Lovelace Institute.
Posted: 03/10/2024
Social media giant Meta has announced an expansion of its fraud prevention programme in partnership with UK banks, enabling direct intelligence sharing to protect users against online scams
Posted: 03/10/2024
The collaboration will see Accenture train more than 30,000 professionals globally to help clients implement and scale AI solutions
Posted: 03/10/2024
OpenAI has unveiled a set of new tools that will make it easier for developers to create applications based on its artificial intelligence technology, Reuters reported on Wednesday
Posted: 02/10/2024
Microsoft has rolled out new updated version of its AI Copilot assistant, with new features providing the chatbot with a more conversational and friendly voice
Posted: 02/10/2024
Loughborough University has secured £500,000 funding from Innovate UK to develop low-carbon concrete technology, which it claims is a world first.
Posted: 02/10/2024
The new facility will offer more than 150 infrastructure and software services, including Oracle's suite of AI tools and cloud computing capabilities
Posted: 02/10/2024
Amazon has won a partial dismissal against a US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit accusing the giant retailer of maintaining illegal monopolies
Posted: 01/10/2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a proposed artificial intelligence (AI) security bill, SB 1047 , with the governor arguing that it could hinder innovation and drive AI developers out of the country
Posted: 01/10/2024
Ofqual, a government body which regulates examinations and qualifications in England, has urged schools and colleges to take cybersecurity more seriously.
Posted: 01/10/2024
The Federal Cartel Office (FCO) announced on Monday that Microsoft would be subject to a special abuse control regime for the next five years
Posted: 01/10/2024
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns video-sharing apps TikTok and Douyin, is reportedly planning to develop a new AI large language model using chips from Huawei Technologies
Posted: 30/09/2024
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that cyber attackers are carrying out spear-phishing attacks on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Posted: 30/09/2024
Visa has signed an agreement to acquire tech company Featurespace, a Cambridge-headquartered Featurespace that develops real-time artificial intelligence (AI) payments protection technology to prevent and mitigate payments fraud and financial crime risks.
Posted: 30/09/2024
The decision, announced on 27 September 2024, follows an investigation that began in April 2019 after Meta notified the DPC of the incident
Posted: 30/09/2024
American asset management company will invest £10 billion in Northeast England to create “one of the largest” AI data centres in Europe.
Posted: 27/09/2024
Alphabet is building two new data facilities in South Carolina and has plans to pour $3.3 billion in the new infrastructure projects to support AI development in the US.
Posted: 27/09/2024
Several celebrities, including Dame Judi Dench, John Cena and Awkwafina, will voice Meta’s new technology
Posted: 27/09/2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking against five organisations which use AI to deceive consumers as part of a new law enforcement scheme.
Posted: 26/09/2024
Amazon's main UK division has paid corporation tax for the first time in four years, following the end of a tax break introduced by Rishi Sunak when he was chancellor
Posted: 27/09/2024
Amsterdam-based Nebius Group, which emerged from a deal to split the assets of Russian tech giant Yandex, is planning to invest more than $1 billion in AI infrastructure
Posted: 26/09/2024
More than 600,000 people, including several celebrities, have fallen for a hoax by reposting a fake Instagram message that claims to deny Meta the right to use their images for AI training purposes
Posted: 26/09/2024
The complaint, filed on Wednesday, alleges that Microsoft exploits its dominance in operating systems and productivity software to lock customers into its Azure cloud platform, making it difficult and costly for them to switch to rival services
Posted: 25/09/2024
A New York City law which requires food delivery companies to share their customer’s data with restaurants has been ruled unconstitutional, according to a report from Reuters.
Posted: 25/09/2024
CrowdStrike senior executive Adam Meyers publicly apologised on Tuesday during a US congressional committee hearing as he answered questions over the IT global outage that disabled millions of PCs on 19 July
Posted: 25/09/2024
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has decided not to immediately join the European Union’s voluntary AI Pact, which is planned as a stopgap measure before the AI Act comes into full effect in 2026
Posted: 25/09/2024
The announcement was made by Microsoft's chairman and chief executive officer Satya Nadella during his keynote speech at the Microsoft AI Tour 2024 in Mexico City
Posted: 25/09/2024
Qualcomm recently approached Intel to explore a potential acquisition, with the company’s chief executive “personally involved” in the negotiations, according to a report by Reuters
Posted: 23/09/2024
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has paused training generative AI models using data from UK users after data protection regulatory concerns were raised by the Information Commissioner’s Office
Posted: 23/09/2024
Qualcomm’s potential acquisition of chipmaker Intel could accelerate its diversification strategy, but it may also burden the smartphone chip giant with Intel’s loss-making semiconductor manufacturing division, Reuters reported on Monday
Posted: 23/09/2024
The US, UK and Canada have agreed to partner on AI and cybersecurity research projects to support defence and security.
Posted: 23/09/2024
The proposed investment comes as Intel faces mounting challenges and a potential takeover bid from rival Qualcomm
Posted: 23/09/2024
The Institute of Coding, British Computing Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT, and TheTalentPeople have partnered to create a new platform the help people get a career working in technology.
Posted: 20/09/2024
This marks the first use of such proceedings under the landmark DMA legislation, which seeks to ensure fair and open digital markets.
Posted: 20/09/2024
An AI advisory body at the United Nations (UN) has released a report outlining its recommendations to address risks posed by AI technology and gaps in its governance.
Posted: 19/09/2024
The Biden administration has confirmed plans to convene a global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) security, as it seeks to advance global cooperation towards a more secure development of new technologies
Posted: 19/09/2024
Alphabet Inc’s YouTube has partnered with ecommerce giant Shopee to roll out its YouTube Shopping platform in Indonesia, fuelling direct competition against TikTok’s online seller Tokopedia
Posted: 19/09/2024
The update utilised cloud services offered by third parties, namely the security firm Cloudflare, allowing some Brazilian users to access X through a route outside of the country
Posted: 19/09/2024
Meta-owned Instagram has introduced “teen accounts” as it seeks to reinforce its privacy protection and parental control capabilities for younger users
Posted: 18/09/2024
Meta could be fined by EU regulators due to its attempts to monopolise the classified advertising market.
Posted: 18/09/2024
The fund aims to address the growing demands for AI infrastructure by building data centres and energy projects
Posted: 18/09/2024
Meta has banned several Russian state media networks, including Rossiya Segodnya, RT, on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, for alleged “deception tactics” to influence audience online
Posted: 17/09/2024
Microsoft’s board of directors has approved a new share buyback programme of up to $50 billion and a 10 per cent boost toits quarterly dividends, Reuters reported on Monday
Posted: 17/09/2024
The buyout firms are, according to a report from Reuters, discussing an offer of around $56 per share for Smartsheet
Posted: 17/09/2024
Workers at Amazon will be required to work in the office five days a week from the start of next year.
Posted: 17/09/2024
TikTok and parent company ByteDance are facing a key court hearing today that will determine if the app will be banned in the US by January 19 amid the US government’s concerns about national security and data privacy
Posted: 16/09/2024
OpenAI’s $6.5 billion financing round will come in the form of convertible notes with the Chat-GPT maker having to remove a profit cap for investors to keep the firm’s value at its current $150 billion, according to a report from Reuters
Posted: 16/09/2024
The UK government will launch a scheme to address the shortage of cyber skills in the country.
Posted: 16/09/2024
EU competition regulators are preparing to issue a decision in the coming months regarding Google's alleged anti-competitive practices in its adtech business
Posted: 16/09/2024
Weather forecasters in Taipei, Taiwan are using a new AI powered method to help track the path of tropical storm Bebinca, according to a report from Reuters
Posted: 13/09/2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that Vodafone’s proposed £15 billion merger with Three could lead to price increases for “tens of millions” of mobile customers.
Posted: 13/09/2024
Mastercard is expanding its cybersecurity services in a deal worth $2.65 billion
Posted: 13/09/2024
The rollout of AI –powered genomic health prediction (AIGHP) should be delayed according to a new report by the Ada Lovelace Institute, an independent research institute, and the Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB).
Posted: 12/09/2024
Data centres in the UK will now be classified as critical national infrastructure, joining sectors including emergency services, finance, healthcare and energy and water supplies
Posted: 12/09/2023
Ingka Group, which owns Swedish furniture giant Ikea, has joined the Partnership on AI (PAI.)
Posted: 12/09/2024
According to The Ministry of Justice, "tech-savvy" owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection under The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill.
Posted: 12/9/2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to invest £8 billion in building, operating and maintaining data centres in the UK over the next five years.
Posted: 11/08/2024
Vinted has partnered with Oracle NetSuite to roll out a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system as the company looks to expand.
Posted: 11/09/2024
NatWest Group has joined the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) to improve the homebuying process by sharing digital property information across the mortgage market.
Posted: 11/09/2024
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ordered Apple to pay Ireland €13 billion in unpaid taxes
Posted: 11/09/2024
The Court of Justice of the European Union has upheld a fine of €2.4 billion imposed on Google for abusing its dominant position and favouring its own shopping comparison service.
Posted: 10/09/2024
Electronic component maker Jabil is spending around $238 million on building a new electronic manufacturing facility in the Indian southern state of Tamil, according to a report from Reuters
Posted: 10/09/2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced it has charged the first individual with running a network of illegal crypto ATMs.
Posted: 10/9/2024
Google Shopping has included a new dress category to its generative-AI powered virtual try-on feature, which is currently available for US shoppers
Posted: 10/09/2024
Sainsbury’s has said it is consolidating legacy systems and rolling out cloud-based technology to drive its ‘Next Level’ strategy and “revolutionise” its commercial systems.
Posted: 10/09/2024
The company, which is currently serving 85,000 businesses around the world, said that last year's platform launch included the introduction of new capabilities across training, asset management, sensors, and IoT functionality.
Posted: 9/9/2024
EE has launched 5G standalone (5GSA) technology in 15 UK cities to improve connectivity.
Posted: 09/09/2024
Apple’s new iPhone 16 will feature a chip developed using Arm’s latest V9 chip design, according to a report from the Financial Times (FT)
Posted: 09/09/2024
Semiconductor and service specialist Qualcomm is reportedly exploring the acquisition of certain segments of Intel’s design business, according to a Reuters report
Posted: 06/09/2024
Santander has rolled out a new mortgage tracking app in what it describes as a "UK market first".
Posted: 6/9/2024
John Lewis has announced it will be matching its prices with 25 other online and store-based retailers with the help of AI technology.
Posted: 06/09/2024
Google's decision to block an e-mobility application from its Android Auto platform could potentially breach European Union competition regulations, according to an adviser to the EU's highest court
Posted: 06/09/2024
This move marks a strategic shift for the company as it seeks to compete directly with both tech firms and traditional banks in the lucrative point-of-sale market
Posted: 06/09/2024
Computer scientist Ilya Sutkever, one of the co-founders of OpenAI, has reportedly raised $1 billion in cash for his new start up Safe Superintelligence (SSI)
Posted: 05/09/2024
The organisation says that more needs to be done to improve the regime overall.
Posted: 5/9/2024
Amazon has said it is expanding its AI-powered Just Walk Out AI-powered technology across further stadium and university locations
Posted: 05/09/2024
The landmark agreement, known as the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, will be open for signatures in Vilnius, Lithuania
Posted: 05/09/2024
Bath & Body Works plans to boost its customer traffic with the launch of Gingham Genius, a generative AI-powered fragrance finder, by the end of the year
Posted: 04/09/2024
Shopify has partnered with shipping tech firm Shipster to role out a new platform that connects its UK and European merchant customers to 100 couriers.
Posted: 4/9/2024
Innovate UK, a science and technology organisation owned by the government, has reversed its decision to fund only half of the projects in its UK Women in Innovation programme following backlash.
Posted: 04/09/2024
Lloyds Banking Group is partnering with AI specialist Cleareye.ai to automate the processing and compliance reviews of trade documents for the bank’s clients
Posted: 04/09/2024
Social media platform X will remain suspended in Brazil, after the country’s Supreme Court voted unanimously in favour to uphold a ruling to ban the social media platform
Posted: 03/09/2024
Expert Technologies Group has won its first multimillion-pound contract in Spain following a €1.4 million financing deal.
Posted: 03/09/2024
Clearview AI amassed a database of over 30 billion images by scraping photos from the internet without the knowledge or consent of those picture
Posted: 03/09/2024
On Monday night, the capital’s transport network provider said in a statement that there was no evidence any customer data had been compromised.
Posted: 3/9/2024
Brazil’s five-member Supreme Court will vote on Monday on whether to uphold a ruling to ban social media platform X
Posted: 02/09/2024
Ride sharing firm Uber has partnered with self-driving AI technology company Wayve and invested an undisclosed amount in the firm.
Posted: 02/09/2024
Preligens, known for its AI-driven analytics solutions in aerospace and defence, will be rebranded as Safran.AI and integrated into Safran Electronics & Defense
Posted: 02/09/2024
The incident, which stemmed from a faulty update to CrowdStrike's "Falcon Sensor" software, resulted in the crash of millions of Microsoft Windows systems and led to severe operational disruptions worldwide
Posted: 02/09/2024
Alphabet’s Google is expanding its infrastructure in Latin America with a second data centre in the region at a cost of more than $850 million
Posted: 30/08/2024
Business leaders still have “significant concerns” about the use generative AI (genAI) despite the advances the technology could offer, according to new research by consulting firm KPMG UK.
Posted: 30/08/2024
The new "Remarkable" Alexa, slated for release in October, aims to offer more advanced conversational abilities and complex query handling
Posted: 30/08/2024
The new fundraising round could value the ChatGPT creator at over $100 billion
Posted: 30/08/2024
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has threatened to block social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, within 24 hours if its owner Elon Musk does not appoint a legal representative of the company in the country
Posted: 29/08/2024
By 2027, 17 per cent of total cyberattacks will involve generative AI (genAI), leading to an increased amount of spending on security.
Posted: 29/08/2024
Dick's Sporting Goods made the revelation in a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 28 August
Posted: 29/08/2024
The initiative, dubbed "Eastern Data, Western Computing", was officially launched in early 2022 as part of President Xi Jinping's vision for a "digital China"
Posted: 29/08/2024
Intel board of directors’ member Lip-Bu Tan reportedly left the company earlier this month over concerns about the company’s turnaround plans.
Posted: 28/08/2024
The largest new artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Europe will be built in Cambois, North-East England, following support from the Coal Authority’s permitting team
Posted: 28/08/2024
The move came after the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) discovered that Uber had failed to safeguard the personal information of European taxi drivers when it transferred data to its headquarters in the US.
Posted: 28/8/2024
The project, a collaboration between Bicester Motion and Skyports Infrastructure, will be built at the 444-acre future mobility estate in Bicester, Oxfordshire
Posted: 28/08/2024
The new warehouses, based in Sydney and Melbourne, will use artificial intelligence and automation to support operations though the Ocado Smart Platform, an end-to-end e-commerce, fulfilment and logistics technology designed for online grocery retail.
Posted: 27/8/2024
A project using drones to deliver medical supplies around Scotland has been called a “technological revolution” by the minister for aviation and maritime Mike Kane.
Posted: 27/08/2024
Ikea is trialing an online secondhand marketplace in Oslo and Madrid to rival other peer-to-peer services such as eBay.
Posted: 27/08/2024
Open AI is supporting AB 3211, a California bill that requires labelling of AI-generated content
Posted: 27/08/2024
The partnership, unveiled at the US Department of Energy's Catalyzing Next Generation Geothermal Development Workshop, aims to deliver up to 150 megawatts of new geothermal baseload power to support Meta's data centre growth
Posted: 27/08/2024
The Ministry of Defence’s Strategic Command has signed a new wargaming tech deal.
Posted: 23/8/2024
This partnership aims to address vulnerabilities in software supply chains and bolster digital defences across vital sectors.
Posted: 23/08/2024
The decision, announced on Wednesday, will see Switzerland join the "Military Mobility" and "Cyber Ranges Federation" projects
Posted: 23/08/2024
The drug will not be available on the NHS because the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has said its benefits are “too small to justify the cost” to the health service.
Posted: 22/8/2024
The Houston-based firm acknowledged on Wednesday that it was "aware of an issue affecting certain company systems" and was working to assess the cause and potential impact
Posted: 22/08/2024
Austrian privacy advocacy group NOYB (None Of Your Business) has lodged two complaints with the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) against the institution
Posted: 22/08/2024
Project Keystone, which is part of a BIS Innovation Hub London Centre initiative, will explore how technology can improve the analytical use of the data standard.
Posted: 21/8/2024
This multi-year deal marks another step in OpenAI’s ongoing efforts to collaborate with established media outlets, following similar agreements with organisations like the Financial Times, Time magazine, and Le Monde
Posted: 21/08/2024
The changes mark a significant shift in how Meta will manage advertisers’ data, particularly concerning its Facebook Marketplace
Posted: 21/08/2024
The UK government has announced that Wales will play a key role in turning the UK into a “clean energy superpower.”
Posted: 20/08/2024
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has urged the US Treasury to ensure its AI regulatory framework isn't too broad or complex by seeking an "appropriate balance between innovation and protection".
Posted: 20/8/2024
General Motors (GM) has announced the layoff of more than 1,000 salaried employees worldwide in its software and services division
Posted: 20/08/2024
The Santa Clara, California-based semiconductor maker said on Monday that the acquisition will complement its existing silicon and software capabilities, accelerating the large-scale deployment of AI infrastructure
Posted: 20/08/2024
EE has deployed 400 smart cells across the UK over the past 12 months, including its first 5G sites in London.
Posted: 19/08/2024
Furniture retailer Ikea will expand and develop its drone technology across Europe following a year of trials at a distribution centre in Belgium.
Posted: 19/08/2024
The deal, announced on Sunday, marks a strategic consolidation in the country's AI semiconductor industry
Posted: 19/08/2024
The decision comes amid an escalating dispute over content moderation and free speech on the platform
Posted: 19/08/2024
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has warned that there is nothing to prevent indecent images of children being sent via encrypted platforms such as WhatsApp
Posted: 16/08/2024
The move comes as the company edges closer to a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the USThe move comes as the company edges closer to a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the US
Posted: 16/08/2024
The service will be available through the Uber Eats platform, marking a significant step in the expansion of robotic delivery options in urban areas
Posted: 16/08/2024
This move comes just months after the feature's initial launch in the United States faced criticism for producing inaccurate information
Posted: 16/08/2024
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the US has launched a set of three encryption algorithms designed to protect data in the event of a cyberattack from a quantum computer.
Posted: 15/08/2024
Amazon Prime Air will trial drone deliveries in the UK under a new scheme by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Posted: 15/8/2024
The ruling, issued on Wednesday, rejected arguments that the payment was excessive
Posted: 15/08/2024
The violations stem from T-Mobile's $23 billion acquisition of Sprint Corp in 2020
Posted: 15/08/2024
HSBC has joined The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on developing quantum security.
Posted: 15/8/2024
Amazon has expanded customer returns options available to sellers on its platform in the US.
Sellers using fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) in the States can now use grade and resell, which was previously only available to retail brands.
Posted: 14/08/2024
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Zeekr has launched a battery which it claims can charge at the fastest rate in the world.
Posted: 14/08/2024
Carrefour Belgium has partnered with Swedish food waste company Deligate to launch an AI tool designed to manage best before dates at scale.
Posted: 14/08/2024
John Lewis is planning a multi-million pound investment designed to help simply processes, roll out new technology, and restructure staff to improve customer service across its stores.
Posted: 14/8/2024
The move comes as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at shoring up Intel's finances amidst intense competition in the semiconductor industry
Posted: 14/08/2024
Last week, Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google had illegally monopolised the markets for online search and search text ads
Posted: 14/08/2024
Visa has opened applications for the second cohort of its inclusive FinTech accelerator.
Posted: 13/8/2024
Austrian privacy advocacy group NOYB has filed complaints with data protection authorities in nine EU countries, alleging that X is unlawfully using European users' personal data to train its AI systems without consent
Posted: 13/08/2024
A national hub focused on decarbonising transport in the UK has obtained £46 million in funding from the government and 67 partners.
Posted: 13/08/2024
According to the SEC's complaint filed in a Florida federal court, married couple Cynthia and Eddy Petion ran NovaTech as a multi-level marketing and crypto asset investment programme from 2019 to 2023
Posted: 13/08/2024
According to a report by The Sunday Times, the GIFCT has expressed concerns as Community Security Trust (CST), a charity which aims to tackle extremism and antisemitism, claims the platform is now the easiest on which to find videos by Hamas.
Posted: 12/8/2024
Just Eat has partnered with Card Factory to launch an on-demand delivery service for gift and celebration products.
Posted: 12/08/2024
The lawsuit alleges that X is refusing to honour contractual obligations to cash out Kordestani's stock options and other equity-based compensation
Posted: 12/08/2024
Networking giant Cisco Systems is poised to announce another significant round of layoffs, potentially affecting thousands of employees, as the company shifts its focus towards high-growth areas such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
Posted: 12/08/2024
The Creators’ Rights Alliance (CRA), a coalition representing a number of industry bodies in the creative sector, has written an open letter asking technology giants to refrain from using creators’ work to train AI models.
Posted: 09/08/2024
The update has brought together NHS and private services onto a unified commerce platform for the company's 1.4 million patients.
Posted: 9/8/2024
FTX must pay $8.7 billion in restitution and $4 billion in disgorgement to compensate victims for losses suffered due to the fraud orchestrated by Sam Bankman-Fried, the now-defunct FTX group of companies, and a core group of FTX insiders
Posted: 09/08/2024
The investigation will examine whether the collaboration between the ecommerce giant and the AI firm could potentially lead to a substantial lessening of competition in the UK market
Posted: 09/08/2024
A robot from Boston-based AI-focused company Perceptive has successfully completed what it describes as the “world’s first” fully automated dental procedure on a human
Posted: 08/08/2024
The number of new technology firms in the UK has dropped following a period of sustained growth, according to new research from tax and consulting firm RSM UK.
Posted: 08/08/2024
In an open letter, the UK media watchdog said that while new safety duties under the legislation will be in place in a few months, there is no need for platforms to wait to make their sites and apps safer for users.
Posted: 8/8/2024
The two companies will install 300 unmanned aerial vehicles operated by Swisscom Broadcast to enhance emergency response, perimeter protection and infrastructure inspection
Posted: 08/08/2024
The government has announced £32 million in funding for AI-based projects days after it scrapped plans by the Conservatives to spend £1.3 billion on technology initiatives.
Posted: 07/08/2024
Santander has made a set of AI deepfake videos to raise awareness around the scam risks associated with the technology.
Posted: 7/8/2024
Advanced, the software provider that supplies IT and data services for the NHS, is facing penalty of over £6.09 million after the NHS suffered a major cyber-attack that led to the theft of around 83,000 medical records
Posted: 07/08/2024
JPMorgan Payments has partnered with identity verification technology firm PopID to pilot biometric payments at selected merchants across the US.
Posted: 07/08/2024
Matteo Anversa will join Logitech's Group Management Team, reporting directly to chief executive officer Hanneke Faber
Posted: 07/08/2024
The number of satellites in orbit that can support Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity is set to grow by 150 per cent over the next five years.
Posted: 06/08/2024
Giant tech firms including Apple, Tesla and Alphabet have been of wiped out of trillions of dollars amid a global stock sell off, fuelled by investors’ worries that the Federal Reserve had left it too late to cut rates and prevent a major downturn
Posted: 06/08/2024
Electric vehicle maker Tesla has launched its own brand-specific insurance cover in Australia in partnership with insurance provider Zurich Australia
Posted: 06/08/2024
Judge Amit Mehta of the US District Court for the District of Columbia found that Google violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act
Posted: 06/08/2024
Social media is to blame for the rise in online football ticket scams, according to new research from Lloyds bank.
Posted: 05/08/2024
British fashion brand Pour Moi is implementing new tech as part of its global expansion plans.
Posted: 5/8/2024
Neuralink has successfully implanted its brain chip in a second patient, Elon Musk revealed during the Lex Friedman Podcast on Saturday
Posted: 05/08/2024
This decision impacts major initiatives, including plans for the UK’s first exascale supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh
Posted: 05/08/2024
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has shut down a major platform used by “hundreds” of criminals to defraud victims around the world.
Posted: 02/08/2024
B&Q has revealed it is testing autonomous robot deliveries in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.
Posted: 2/8/2024
Intel has announced a $10 billion cost cut, a suspension of its fourth quarter dividend, and a 15 per cent workforce reduction
Posted: 02/08/2024
The European Union's groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) officially entered into force on Thursday, 1 August 2024
Posted: 01/08/2024
The average cost of a data breach jumped to $4.88 million in 2024, a 10 per cent rise compared to last year, a new study from IBM has found.
Posted: 1/08/2024
Tenable serves over 44,000 customers including notable names such as Tyler Technologies, Capgemini, and Siemens
Posted: 01/08/2024
More than 600 DIY products will be available for delivery from a B&Q Local store in a minimum of 25 minutes.
Posted: 1/8/2024
Tinder’s parent company Match Group is cutting around 6 per cent of staff after the company announced an eight per cent drop in paying users on the app
Posted: 01/08/2024
Yum! Brands, which owns a range of American fast-food chains, is implementing voice AI technology at Taco Bell drive-throughs across the US.
Posted: 1/08/2024
The UK government has increased the budget for this year’s renewable energy auction by £500 million to £1.56 billion, which it says is a new record.
Posted: 31/07/2024
Australian bank Westpac has partnered with telecoms company Optus to help tackle impersonation scams.
Posted: 31/07/2024
Flo Health app has secured more than $200 million from global growth investor General Atlantic in a Series C investment
Posted: 31/07/2024
The agreement, announced on Tuesday, marks the largest settlement ever obtained by a single state and the largest privacy settlement secured by an attorney general
Posted: 31/07/2024
Meta has launched AI Studio, where people can create an AI character chatbot to use on social messaging services such as Instagram and WhatsApp.
Posted: 30/07/2024
Shares of New York-listed cryptocurrency companies fell on Monday, with Bitcoin plummeting after breaching the $70,000 mark for the first time since mid-June
Posted: 30/07/2024
The Electoral Commission has been reprimanded by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after hackers gained access to servers that contained the personal information of around 40 million people.
Posted: 30/7/2024
The European Commission is expected to give the nod to the deal without requiring any concessions
Posted: 30/07/2024
Amazon is being investigated a second time in Milan for tax evasion, according to Reuters
Posted: 29/07/2024
Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide have participated in a £11 million funding round for Scottish FinTech Aveni.
Posted: 29/07/2024
Flying Tiger Copenhagen, the Danish variety store, is expanding its data management platform deal with Xiatech.
Posted: 29/7/2024
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The UK government has announced a £106 million investment for five new quantum hubs in the UK which will focus on research in areas including healthcare, security and clean energy
Posted: 29/07/2024
The technology giant now plans to introduce Apple Intelligence to customers through software updates by October, a few weeks after the planned September release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Posted: 29/07/2024
Video game and voice and motion capture performers are officially going on strike over an alleged lack of AI protections from developers
Posted: 26/07/2024
Deliveroo has announced a new delivery partnership with specialist fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop.
Posted: 26/7/2024
The UK government has launched a new AI Opportunities Action plan to identify ways to accelerate the use of the technology to improve people’s lives through products and services.
Posted: 26/07/2024
The bank has introduced a large language model called LLM Suite to staff in its asset and wealth management division, according to an internal memo seen by the Financial Times
Posted: 26/07/2024
Zegona Communications has announced that Vodafone Spain, which it acquired in May, has signed a deal to set out plans for a national network sharing agreement with MasOrange.
Posted: 25/07/2024
Multi asset investment platform EToro is launching its first AI-generated ad campaign to be aired during the Paris Olympics
Posted: 25/07/2024
CrowdStrike has said it will improve software testing procedures after its systems crashed last week, causing an IT outage which impacted thousands of organisations around the world.
Posted: 25/7/2024
The initiative is aimed at fostering collaboration on critical technologies and boosting economic growth in both nations
Posted: 25/07/2024
UK retailer Bensons for Beds has said that it partnered with Akeneo to facilitate a revamp of its online product information.
Posted: 24/7/2024
A group of UK companies has successfully completed trials of airborne 5G infrastructure.
Posted: 24/07/2024
Meta has unveiled Llama 3.1, its most advanced open-source artificial intelligence model to date
Posted: 24/07/2024
Alphabet has announced it is committing an additional $5 billion in funding for its self-driving subsidiary Waymo as part of a multi-year investment plan
Posted: 24/07/2024
AI start-up Cohere has raised $500 million in a series D funding round
Posted: 24/7/2024
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) says it is “disappointed” following an announcement by Google that it will abandon plans to block third-party cookies from Chrome.
Posted: 23/07/2024
The company said the move forms part of its plans to become a "data-led" company.
Posted: 23/7/2024
This strategic move aims to bolster Vista's growth and enhance services for UK-based businesses with outlets in Ireland
Posted: 23/07/2024
The deal, if successful, would have marked Alphabet's largest acquisition to date
Posted: 23/07/2024
The UK government has announced it will invest £103 million in “cutting-edge” aerospace tech projects to support greener air travel.
Posted: 22/07/2024
Ocado will roll out its automated technologies across Kroger's customer fulfilment centre (CFC) network.
Posted: 22/7/2024
Indian crypto exchange WazirX has temporarily paused all trading after it lost $230 million in funds on Thursday during a security breach
Posted: 22/07/2024
The preliminary settlement, filed in a San Francisco federal court, awaits judicial approval
Posted: 22/07/2024
The US Postal Service shared the addresses of its online customers with Meta, LinkedIn and Snap, an investigation led by TechCrunch has found
Posted: 19/07/2024
Amazon has partnered with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to file its first joint US lawsuit against fake review brokers.
Posted: 19/07/2024
The issue has been linked to a security update of CrowdStrike's Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution, which has impacted Microsoft’s services.
Posted: 19/7/2024
The US tech giant plans to launch the advanced AI model, capable of processing text, images, audio, and video, in the coming months
Posted: 19/07/2024
Meta Platforms has paused its use of generative AI (genAI) tools in Brazil
Posted: 18/07/2024
The Australian Federation Police Association (Afpa) has urged the government to set up a “one-stop portal” to allow victims of AI deepfake images to report crime.
Posted: 18/07/2024
The Perfume Shop appointed delivery management platform Scurri to boost its delivery management, with shipments “out on time” rising as high as 99.2 per cent
Posted: 18/07/2024
Accenture has acquired Logic, a US based firm that serves more than 150 retail clients on a global scale
Posted: 18/07/2024
The move is set to bolster Samsung's artificial intelligence capabilities and deliver more personalised experiences across its range of products
Posted: 18/07/2024
Monument Bank is continuing to expand its tech product offering after reaching £3 billion in client deposits this morning
Posted: 17/07/2024
The government instead explained in vague terms that it will seek to establish the “appropriate legislation” to place requirements on companies developing the "most powerful AI models".
Posted: 17/7/2024
The owner of social media platform TikTok has lost its appeal against its status as a gatekeeper according to EU rules.
Posted: 17/07/2024
This move comes as part of increased global scrutiny of potential anti-competitive behaviour in the artificial intelligence industry over the past 18 months
Posted: 17/07/2024
This inquiry is part of the regulator's growing scrutiny of partnerships between major tech companies and prominent AI startups
Posted: 17/07/2024
The founder Starling Bank is reportedly stepping down from the board to create a new AI company.
Posted: 16/7/2024
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has partnered with WIPO Green to accelerate innovation in green technology.
Posted: 16/07/2024
The complaint, revealed in a letter seen by Reuters, urges the SEC to "immediately approve an investigation into OpenAI's prior NDAs"
Posted: 16/07/2024
The regulators are seeking to better understand the benefits and potential risks associated with these payment methods, which have become increasingly popular among British consumers
Posted: 16/07/2024
The deal first reported by the Wall Street Journal would mark Alphabet's largest acquisition to date, far surpassing its previous record of $12.5 billion for Motorola Mobility in 2012
Posted: 15/07/2024
The decision, announced on Monday, highlights concerns over the digital payment giant's user agreement
Posted: 15/07/2024
The UK government has shared details of a joint exercise with Poland designed to improve the cyber resilience of frontline forces in Europe.
Posted: 15/07/2024
The technology, created by a team of scientists at the University's Department of Psychology, is capable of predicting whether someone with the early signs of dementia will later develop the disease in four out of five cases.
Posted: 15/7/2024
The Carrefour Group has announced plans to install photovoltaic power production equipment across 350 hypermarket and supermarket car parks in France.
Posted: 15/07/2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a preview for a new generative AI service that can develop app.
Posted: 12/07/2024
Mango has created a new campaign for a teen collection that is generated entirely by generative AI (genAI.)
Posted: 12/7/2024
This decision, announced on Thursday, aims to protect Germany's critical digital infrastructure from fears of potential security risks associated with Chinese technology
Posted: 12/07/2024
Graphcore will continue to operate under its own name as a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank
Posted: 12/07/2024
Vodafone has announced a new partnership with social media firm Meta to improve network capacity for mobile customers, allowing them to view more high-quality short videos.
Posted: 11/07/2024
The Commission's investigation, which began four years ago, focused on Apple's refusal to grant rivals access to Near-Field-Communication (NFC) technology used for contactless payments with iPhones in stores
Posted: 11/07/2024
The electronics giant said that its new wearable collection forms part of the company's strategy to use its general AI tool Galaxy AI to improve digital health and provide personalised insights and health experiences.
Posted: 11/7/2024
The agreement, worth approximately €20 million, averts a formal investigation by the European Commission and potential hefty fines for the tech giant
Posted: 11/07/2024
The acquisition, expected to close in the second half of 2024, marks a significant step in AMD's strategy to deliver comprehensive AI solutions and compete with industry leader Nvidia
Posted: 11/07/2024
New figures from Innovate Finance show that global FinTech investment reached $15.9 billion in the first six months of the year, a drop 19 per cent compared to the second half of 2023.
Posted: 10/7/2024
The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) has revealed that it is using AI to help governmental departments process and analyse responses to consultations.
Posted: 10/07/2024
The move comes as global regulators increasingly scrutinise Big Tech's investments in AI start-ups
Posted: 10/07/2024
This move will reduce the company's British workforce by more than 25 per cent, affecting its operations across sites in Wiltshire, Bristol, and London
Posted: 10/07/2024
The new “scam fighting” service will be available to all EE pay monthly mobile customers as part of a subscription service from £1 a month.
Posted: 9/7/2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced three senior appointments to help lead preparations for new digital markets legislation.
Posted: 09/07/2024
Shoppers at Lidl will soon be able to make payments for electric vehicle charging (EVC) via the discount supermarket’s loyalty app.
Posted: 09/07/2023
The case, initially brought by investor Richard Tornetta in 2018, resulted in Musk's compensation package being voided in January
Posted: 09/07/2024
This move aims to revolutionise public services and drive economic growth through the strategic application of science and technology, and potentially serves as an indicator of the new Labour government’s approach to science and technology
Posted: 09/07/2024
UK bank NatWest has launched a bank-verified digital identity verification tool for its Nordics-based leasing business.
Posted: 8/7/2024
The new robotic warehouse will be located in Kuki-Miyashiro, Saitama prefecture, and is slated to open in 2027
Posted: 08/07/2024
The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), representing nearly a quarter of the tech giant's domestic workforce, initiated the industrial action on Monday
Posted: 08/07/2024
The amount of cryptocurrency stolen globally doubled in the first half of 2024, according to new research from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs.
Posted: 08/07/2024
The European Commission has asked Amazon to provide more information about the way in which it will comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Posted: 05/07/2024
The ecommerce giant cited a renewed focus on household robotics as the reason behind this decision
Posted: 05/07/2024
The breach, which was not publicly disclosed at the time, has raised concerns about the security of cutting-edge AI technology
Posted: 05/07/2024
The lobbying coalition proposes a 'Tech Levy' on social media giants, that will force them to pay for the impact of payments fraud originating from their platforms
Posted: 04/07/2024
The cosmetics giant says that Blue Yonder’s software will allow it to expand its omnichannel capabilities, as well as to increase its forecast accuracy and achieve improved planning efficiency
Posted: 04/07/2024
The next government in the UK must avoid “open washing” when drawing up legislation around AI.
Posted: 04/07/2024
The settlement resolves claims that the company retaliated against California-based employees who used parental, disability, pregnancy, and family-care leave since 2017
Posted: 04/07/2024
The move comes as Russia grapples with significant setbacks in its trade relationships with non-sanctioning countries such as China, India, and the UAE
Posted: 04/07/2024
Amazon's Italian arm has partnered with Nexi, a European PayTech platform, to allow customers to make purchases using Bancomat Pay.
Posted: 03/07/2024
The company’s flagship product SalesTalkAI generates human-like conversations over WhatsApp, email, and social media channels
Posted: 03/07/2024
The Biden administration has revoked eight licences that previously allowed certain companies to supply goods to Chinese telecoms giant Huawei
Posted: 03/07/2024
Phil Schiller, Apple's App Store chief and former marketing head, has reportedly been selected to represent the iPhone maker on OpenAI's board
Posted: 03/07/2024
The Bank of Ireland is looking to fill around 100 technology roles to support digital projects across the Group.
Posted: 02/07/2024
A coalition of UK start-ups has called on the incoming government to reform the UK Visa system to better attract technology talent in a new report
Posted: 02/07/2024
Some firms are overlooking initiatives that could bring down costs as well as help the environment, according to technology research firm Gartner.
Posted: 02/07/2024
This move would mark the first regulatory action against the tech giant in this area
Posted: 02/07/2024
The technology giant is consolidating its distribution channels, which includes the closure of its network of authorised physical retailers across the country
Posted: 02/07/2024
Google has purchased a stake in New Green Power (NGP), a Taiwanese solar developer which is currently owned by investment firm BlackRock.
Posted: 01/07/2024
This move comes just a week after the EU pressed similar charges against Apple
Posted: 01/07/2024
Cyber insurance premiums are on the decline globally as businesses enhance their defences against cybercrime
Posted: 01/07/2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with the HALO Trust, a landmine clearance organisation, to use AI and machine learning to clear explosives in Ukraine.
Posted: 28/06/2024
This move marks Masayoshi Son's latest venture into the AI sector, which he is said to consider crucial for securing his legacy
Posted: 28/06/2024
As part of the arrangement, when ChatGPT uses TIME's content to respond to user queries, it will provide citations and links to the original articles on Time.com
Posted: 28/06/2024
The firm’s platform, Stable Diffusion, allows users to generate audio and video from text prompts
Posted: 27/06/2024
The Dutch-headquartered Nexperia, owned by Chinese electronics firm WingTech, plans to develop next-generation wide bandgap semiconductors and increase wafer fab capacity for silicon diodes and transistors
Posted: 27/06/2024
The number of girls studying computing at GCSE level has more than halved since 2015, according to a new report by King’s College London.
Posted: 27/06/2024
The alliance aims to promote responsible and ethical licensing of intellectual property for AI and machine learning datasets
Posted: 27/06/2024
London fintech fund Augmentum Fintech is set to invest £2.5m in FX trading platform LoopFX
Posted: 26/06/2024
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned that AI should not take over from central banks when making important decisions such as interest rates
Posted: 26/06/2024
The watchdog announced on Tuesday that it has been testing AI algorithms to streamline the approval of listing prospectuses and enhance the detection of insider trading
Posted: 26/06/2024
The move could potentially lead to hefty fines for the Windows company if the allegations are proven
Posted: 26/06/2024
Digital IDs from Lloyds Bank, FinTech Yoti and the Post Office are now accredited by the UK’s national Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS).
Posted: 25/06/2024
The company provides medically supervised personalised programmes for reversing type 2 diabetes and obesity, delivered via its custom-made mobile app
Posted: 25/06/2024
Nvidia's cutting-edge AI and graphics processing technology will be installed in Ooredoo's data centres across Qatar, Algeria, Tunisia, Oman, Kuwait and the Maldives.
Posted: 25/06/2024
This marks the first charge under the landmark DMA, which aims to curb the power of Big Tech and ensure fair competition
Posted: 25/06/2024
The ecommerce giant is reportedly mulling a monthly fee of $5 to $10 for access to an enhanced version of Alexa
Posted: 24/06/2024
The ban cited security concerns and alleged Kremlin influence over the company
Posted: 24/06/2024
CDK Global, which provides crucial software for managing everything from scheduling to records, expects the restoration process to take several days to complete
Posted: 24/06/2024
As many as 54 per cent of banking jobs could be displaced by AI in the future, according to a new report published by Citi.
Posted: 21/6/2024
PayPal has announced the appointment of Srini Venkatesan as its new chief technology officer
Posted: 21/06/2024
The sweeping new rule, unveiled on Thursday, will prohibit the sale, resale, and licensing of Kaspersky products in the US
Posted: 21/06/2024
The test, conducted in partnership with IBM since 2021, will be terminated by 26 July 2024, according to an internal memo
Posted: 21/06/2024
Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, has announced he is starting a new company a month after leaving the ChatGPT developer.
Posted: 20/06/2024
H&M has partnered with Rondo Energy, which provides of zero-carbon industrial heat and power, to explore the potential for heat storage technology in its supply chain.
Posted: 20/06/2024
The major brownfield project in the eastern town of Roznov pod Radhostem would be the largest ever single foreign direct investment in the country if it goes ahead
Posted: 20/06/2024
Amazon has revealed plans for a massive €10 billion investment in Germany over the next few years, in a move set to drive innovation and create thousands of new jobs across the country
Posted: 20/06/2024
Social media app Snap is experimenting with new augmented reality (AR) experiences powered by generative AI (genAI).
Posted: 19/06/2024
The stolen data allegedly includes future product details, customer databases, financial records, source code, employee information and other sensitive material
Posted: 19/06/2024
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ikea owner Ingka Group, has taken part in a $200 million funding round for a company developing self-driving trucks with generative AI (genAI.)
Posted: 19/06/2024
The All England Lawn Tennis Club has partnered with IBM to launch a generative AI (genAI) feature which will help fans stay up to date whilst watching tennis at the Wimbledon Championships.
Posted: 18/06/2024
Karl Lagerfeld has introduced generative AI (genAI) to help with content creation and SEO performance across its online platform.
Posted: 18/6/2024
Starting later this year, shoppers worldwide will be able to access instalment loans provided by eligible cards and finance companies like Affirm at the Apple Pay checkout
Posted: 18/06/2024
The move comes amid growing concerns over cyber threats targeting the self-ruled island, which China claims as its own territory
Posted: 18/06/2024
Following the trial, Terraform will be wound down, with assets to be distributed amongst investor victims and creditors in bankruptcy.
Posted: 17/6/2024
At a hearing on Friday in Alexandria, Virginia, US District Judge Leonie Brinkema denied Google's motion to win the case without a trial
Posted: 17/06/2024
Amazon has announced that a store based at the O2 Arena in London will roll out its ‘Just Walk Out’ technology in the summer.
Posted: 17/06/2024
The investment will see Microsoft construct cloud computing data centres on a site outside the city of Zaragoza, according to the regional government
Posted: 17/06/2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced $230 million in AWS cloud credits for startups to create generative AI (genAI) applications.
Posted: 14/06/2024
NOYB alleges that the Privacy Sandbox feature actually allows Google to track users within the browser itself
Posted: 14/06/2024
The lawsuit alleges Musk has engaged in "brazen disloyalty" by actively undermining Tesla to build out xAI
Posted: 14/06/2024
Santander has announced it plans to build a new technology platform for its global consumer banking customers.
Posted: 12/6/2024
The Alan Turing Institute has received a renewed grant of $4 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support the Global South achieve a “trustworthy” digital public infrastructure (DPI).
Posted: 12/06/024
Sainsbury’s has launched the first electric vehicle (EV) charging service in the UK which allows customers to collect loyalty points.
Posted: 12/06/2024
The moves are part of a broad push by the Biden administration to respond to Russian attempts to circumvent Western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine
Posted: 12/06/2024
NatWest has announced the launch of a generative AI (genAI) upgrade to its existing digital assistant Cora.
Posted: 12/6/2024
In a filing on Tuesday, attorneys for Musk moved to dismiss the lawsuit without providing a reason
Posted: 12/06/2024
OpenAI has hired Sarah Friar as chief financial officer (CFO) and Kevin Weil as chief product officer (CPO).
Posted: 11/06/2024
Intel is reportedly reconsidering its massive $25 billion investment plan for a new chip factory in the country
Posted: 11/06/2024
Digital-first bank Tandem has recorded its second year of profitability.
Posted: 11/6/2024
Apple Intelligence promises AI-powered features, including text and image generation capabilities, as well as an improved Siri voice assistant
Posted: 11/06/2024
Holland & Barrett is has announced it is implementing AI footfall analytics across its stores in the UK and Europe.
Posted: 10/6/2024
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