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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
Elon Musk’s xAI Seeks To Raise $1 Billion In Equity
AI startup xAI, founded by one of the richest men in the world Elon Musk, seeks to raise up to $1 billion in equity offering
Apple ‘Asks For Rethink’ On India Universal Charger Rules
Apple reportedly asks Indian authorities for extension or for existing models to be exempted from EU-style universal charger rules
Online Safety Act May Require AI Facial Scans
Ofcom proposed guidance suggests users may be required to submit to facial scans to view pornography online
Brazilian City Passes Law Drafted By ChatGPT
Brazilian city passes law that, unknown to most of council, was drafted in 15 seconds by OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot
Nvidia To Build Network Of AI Chip Plants In Japan
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang says company to work with local companies to build network of AI chip plants in Japan
AT&T Deploys Open RAN In $14bn Deal With Ericsson
AT&T to modernise US network with cost-cutting Open RAN equipment from Ericsson in $14bn deal, eroding Nokia market share
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Security and Compliance for Your Cloud Data Warehouse
Embracing a cloud data warehouse for your company means paying particular attention to security. Storing and accessing what could be sensitive information must have robust and flexible security measures in place. Your company needs a d ...
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Your Engine for Innovation: Designing a Cloud Data Warehouse
Every business is now a data business. A data warehouse is an essential asset your enterprise can use to innovate at speed. Collecting, connecting, and analysing the masses of information your business has is critical. But how do you b ...
Report Says Sellafield ‘Hacked’ By Russia, China
Nuclear regulator takes Sellafield to task over cyber-failings as site operator denies being hacked by groups linked to Russia, China
Tesla Whistleblower Wins Free-Speech Award
Whisleblower who called attention to alleged Tesla AI safety issues wins Blueprint for Free Speech Whistleblowing Award
Nvidia Promises Japan AI Support Amidst Heavy Demand
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang says company will try to prioritise Japan AI requirements amidst heavy worldwide demand
MPs Warn Over Digital Pound Plan Stability Risks
MPs from Treasury Committee warn retail digital pound could increase risk of bank runs, while posing privacy and interest rate risks
US Officials To Visit Taiwan To ‘Explain’ China Chip Controls
Taiwan government says US officials to visit island next month to explain complex chip sanctions aimed at China, amidst rising tensions
US Commerce Chief: China ‘Not Our Friend’
US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo defends latest round of tech export controls against 'biggest threat' as China promises to sidestep curbs
TikTok Owner ByteDance To Offer AI Chatbot Customisation
Beijing-based ByteDance to follow in footsteps of OpenAI and others with 'open platform' allowing users to create custom AI chatbots
Spotify To Axe 1,500 Jobs In Cost-Cutting Drive
Music-streaming service Spotify to slash 17 percent of workforce a month after stepping back from costly podcast drive
Three Apologises After Outage Affects Tens Of Thousands
Three apologises after Friday outage affects tens of thousands of customers' calls and mobile internet services
Apple, Paramount Discuss Bundling Streaming Service Offer – Report
Streaming tie-up? Discussions reportedly between Apple and Paramount discuss bundling respective streaming services
Questions Surround X/Twitter, After Elon Musk Expletive-Filled Rant
Has Elon Musk sabotaged X going forward? Analysts cite Twitter owner as the biggest liability for the platform
US Judge Blocks Montana’s TikTok Use Ban
Legal victory for TikTok after US judge blocks Montana's first ever state ban on the use of short video-sharing app
Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 28
Welcome to Silicon UK Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 01/12/2023.
UK’s CMA Wins Appeal To Investigate Apple
Apple's mobile browser and cloud gaming services will be investigated after the CMA won an appeal on Thursday
UK Government, Tech Giants Agree To Tackle Online Fraud
Series of pledges from big name tech firms in agreement with UK government to protect people from online fraud
Microsoft To Invest £2.5 Billion To Bolster UK AI, Data Centres
Prime Minister and Chancellor welcome Microsoft's £2.5 billion investment to expand AI data centre infrastructure
Broadcom To Axe 1,200 Staff After $69 Billion VMware Acquisition
Staff paying the price. A week after closing $61bn purchase of VMware, Broadcom begins laying off VMware employees
Google Agrees To Pay Canadian News Publishers
Agreement with Canadian government will see Google pay local news publishers $73 million a year. Meta dispute however, continues
Elon Musk Tells Fleeing Advertisers To Go F*** Themselves
X owner Elon Musk used multiple expletives about advertisers who have boycotted Twitter over extremist content
Uber To Tempt London Black Cabs With App Offer
Uber is to open up its platform to London's black cabs in 2024, but taxi association says there is no demand for it
CMA Finds $20 Billion Adobe Figma Deal Could Harm UK Digital Design
Provisional finding from the UK antitrust regulator, the CMA, puts Adobe's $20 billion acquisition at risk