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The barbarians at your door. How to identify and defeat the cyberthreats facing your business today
Many of the cyberthreats your business faces are invisible. Learn how to shine a light on these threats and discover how to take action to protect your business
AI Safety Summit 2024: Tech Firms Agree AI Safety Pledges
Second AI Safety Summit sees major players in the AI space pledge to develop the technology safely, amid rapid advances
Former OpenAI Executive Raises Safety Concerns
Parting shot. Former head of OpenAI's safety team criticises safety practices and OpenAI's focus on 'shiny products'
US Warns Rising Cyberattacks Against Water Supplies
Critical infrastructure. Utility firms in the US are being urged to do more to protect water supplies amid rising cyberattacks
Scarlett Johansson ‘Shocked, Angered’ Over OpenAI’s Artificial Voice
OpenAI pulls synthetic voice released with an update to ChatGPT, amid complaint from actress Scarlett Johansson
Productivity Increases in Sectors Exposed To AI, PwC Finds
Sectors more exposed to AI are experiencing almost fivefold greater labour productivity growth, new report states
BT Extends Deadline For PSTN Switch To Digital Landlines
Carrier 'refines' its digital switchover programme, and extends deadline for UK move from old analogue PSTN to digital landlines
Apple Slashes iPhone Prices In China
Amid intense competition from Huawei and others, Apple has again slashed the price of its iPhone models in China
Bitcoin ‘Creator’ Craig Wright Repeatedly Lied, Rules UK Judge
Damning ruling by British judge, after he rules that self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor lied 'repeatedly' to support his claim
Julian Assange Granted Right To Challenge US Extradiction Order
High Court rules Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the US, despite American assurances
Tesla Layoffs Continue With Another 600 Jobs In California
Regulatory filing last week shows Elon Musk's Tesla is cutting another 600 jobs in California, across multiple departments
UK Regulator Declines To Investigate Microsoft’s Mistral AI Deal
Weeks after seeking feedback on Microsoft's partnership with Mistral AI, UK regulator says it does not qualify for investigation
UK AI Safety Institute To Open Office In US
Seeking collaboration on AI regulation, UK's AI Safety Institute to cross Atlantic and will open office in San Francisco
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Does Security Block Innovation?
Explore the dynamic intersection of technology and security with Silicon In Focus Podcast: Does Security Block Innovation? How does digital security impact the innovation landscape for businesses and organisations? Are there specific a ...
EU Widens Investigations Into Chinese Imports, Subsidies
After the United States imposes 100 percent tariffs on certain Chinese goods, Europe widens its investigations into Chinese goods
Reddit Deal With OpenAI Gives ChatGPT Access To Content
OpenAI strikes deal with Reddit to train its AI tech on user posts and give ChatGPT direct access to the platform's content
Microsoft Invests 4 Billion Euros In France For AI, Cloud
Global spending spree from Microsoft continues, with huge investment for new data centre to drive AI and skills in France
Toshiba Axes 4,000 Staff In Post-Delisting Restructuring Operation
Workforce blow. Newly privatised Toshiba has embarked on a 'revitalisation plan' that will entail the loss of 4,000 jobs
European Union Opens Child Safety Probe Into Meta
European Commission opens an official child safety investigation into Facebook and Instagram-owner Meta Platforms
Microsoft Offering Relocation Out Of China For AI, Cloud Engineers
Hundreds of AI and cloud engineers are being offered relocation out of China by Microsoft, amid growing geopolitical tensions
Apple Store Workers Vote To Strike Over Contract Talks Delay
Workers at unionised Apple store in Maryland vote to authorise first ever strike, after delays in bargaining for contracts
Federal Court Orders Elon Musk To Testify In SEC Twitter Takeover Probe
Elon Musk loses bid to avoid court order to force him to testify in SEC probe of his $44 billion Twitter purchase
Business Intelligence: Next-Generation Data Analytics
Explore how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping decision-making, driving innovation, and propelling businesses into the data-driven era. Discover how advanced technologies like AI and machine learning reshape decision-making and dr ...
YouTube Blocks Hong Kong Protest Anthem After Court Order
Anthem used by protesters in Hong Kong is blocked by YouTube, as critics lash out at another clampdown in former British colony
US Investigates Alphabet’s Waymo After Self-Driving Incidents
'Unexpected behaviour' of Waymo's self-driving vehicles triggers investigation by American safety regulators
TikTok Creators Sue To Block US Divest Or Ban Law
Group of TikTok creators in the United States attempt to block recent law that will force divestiture or ban of the app
Protestors Clash With Police At Tesla Gigafactory In Germany
Hundreds of climate activists clashed with police outside Tesla gigafactory near Berlin, in protest over its expansion plans
Google I/O: Google Gemini, Project Astra Etc
AI very much the focus at Google's annual developer conference, including Google Gemini and a new AI assistant for smart devices
OpenAI Co-founder Ilya Sutskever Departs To Work On ‘New Project’
Co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever to leave OpenAI, after role in Sam Altman's firing and rehiring last year
Biden Administration Imposes 100 Percent Tariff On Chinese EVs
Electric vehicles made in China are now subject to a 100 percent tariff, to protect US manufacturers from cheap imports