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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
The Sustainability of AI
While AI promises unparalleled efficiency, productivity, and innovation, questions regarding its environmental impact loom large. How can AI’s development be maintained against a backdrop of environmental responsibility?
Trump’s Truth Social Makes Successful Market Debut
Shares in Donald Trump’s social media company rose about 16 percent after first day of trading on the Nasdaq
Dutch PM Raises Cyber Espionage Case With China’s Xi
Beijing visit sees Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte discuss cyber espionage incident with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Vodafone Germany Confirms 2,000 Job Losses, Amid European Restructuring
More downsizing at Vodafone after German operation announces 2,000 jobs will be axed, as automation increases in the future
AI Poses ‘Jobs Apocalypse’, Warns Report
IPPR report warns AI could remove almost 8 million jobs in the United Kingdom, with low paid, youngsters and women most at risk
Europe’s Longest Hyperloop Test Track Opens
European Hyperloop Center in the Netherlands seeks to advance futuristic transport technology, despite US setbacks
NHS Scotland Confirms Clinical Data Published By Ransomware Gang
NHS Dumfries and Galloway condemns ransomware gang for publishing patients clinical data after cyberattack earlier this month
Fewer People Using Twitter After Musk Takeover – Report
Research data suggests fewer people are using Elon Musk's X, but platform insists 250 million people are using X everyday
Julian Assange Wins Temporary Reprieve For US Extradition Appeal
US assurances required. Julian Assange handed a slender reprieve in fight against his extradition to the United States
Report: Apple To Use Baidu’s Ernie Bot In China iPhones
Apple reportedly to use Baidu's Ernie Bot AI in Chinese iPhones, Macs as company prepares AI reveal later this year
Apple Hit By Private Lawsuits Imitating Justice Department Approach
Apple hit by at least three new class-action lawsuits imitating Justice Department antitrust action alleging anticompetitive behaviour
US, UK Impose Sanctions On China Over Spying, Infrastructure Hacks
US, UK impose sanctions on China over campaign to target critical infrastructure and place officials under surveillance
X ‘Selling Real-Time Data’ For Law-Enforcement Purposes
X selling real-time data for use by 'dozens' of US law-enforcement agencies even as it protests government surveillance, report finds
X Loses Case Against Hate-Speech Nonprofit
X Corp case against nonprofit hate-speech researcher dismissed in California court, in blow to Elon Musk's legal threats against critics
Binance Executive Evades Nigerian Custody
One of two Binance executives arrested in Nigeria in February evades custody as government files formal tax-evasion charges against crypto giant
EU Opens Investigation Into Apple, Google, Meta
EU launches probe into Apple, Google and Meta's competition practices under new DMA rules as pressure mounts on tech giants
Russian Hackers Lure German Politicians With Fake Dinner Party Invite
Russian state-based hackers targeted German politicians with email posing as CDU dinner party invitation as spy activity intensifies
Amazon Challenges £28m French Fine Over Worker Monitoring
Amazon challenges 32m euro fine from France's data protection agency over 'excessive' monitoring of warehouse staff
Trump’s Truth Social Moves Closer To $5bn Merger
Donald Trump social media firm Truth Social moves step closer to public offering via acquisition by shell company as investors approve deal
SMIC ‘May Have Violated’ US Law In Producing Advanced Chip
China's SMIC may have violated US export controls in producing advanced 7nm chip for Huawei, official tells Congress, as tensions rise
Microsoft Pays Inflection AI $650m After Poaching Staff
Microsoft reportedly paying $650m to AI start-up Inflection after poaching most of staff as company girds for AI arms race
Payments Regulator Probing String Of Payments Failures
Payments regulator says it is monitoring string of failures that affected payments systems at McDonald's, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Greggs within five days
Fears Over ‘Mass Surveillance’ With Bill Changes
techUK and other tech, human rights groups say proposed changes to Investigatory Powers Act could introduce 'mass surveillance'
UN Adopts First Global Resolution For Artificial Intelligence
The United Nations General Assembly this week unanimously adopts a global resolution on artificial intelligence
UK Gives Three, Vodafone Five Days To Avoid In-Depth Merger Probe
CMA concerned the merger would lead to a 'substantial lessening of competition' and result in higher prices for consumers
Reddit Shares Surge After Successful NYSE IPO
Reddit enjoys successful initial public offering in New York, as shares rose which in turn pushed its market cap to $8 billion
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Circular Computing Equals a Circular Economy
Learn how your business can accelerate its sustainability journey by adopting circular computing as a core principle of its ESG.
Microsoft, Meta, X, Match Group Challenge Apple App Store Terms
Big tech players side with Epic Games, and allege Apple is flouting court order over its App Store in the United States
GPT-4 ‘Kinda Sucks’ Admits Sam Altman, Says GPT-5 Will Be Better
Old tech now? OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman admits ChatGPT's GPT-4 'kinda sucks' now, but says GPT-5 will be better