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US ‘Adding Sophgo’ To Blacklist Over Link To Huawei AI Chip
US Commerce Department reportedly adding China's Sophgo to trade blacklist after TSMC-manufactured part found in Huawei AI processor
Journalism Group Calls On Apple To Remove AI Feature
Reporters Without Borders calls on Apple to remove AI notification summaries feature after it generates false headlines
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025
Welcome to Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025! Join Steven Webb, UK Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Capgemini UK, as we explore the technologies shaping our future—agentic AI, quantum computing, and more. Discover how AI w ...
Silicon UK: AI for Your Business Podcast: Enhancing Your Workforce with AI
Welcome to Silicon UK: AI for Your Business Podcast. Today, we explore how AI can enhance workforce productivity and decision-making, balance human roles with automation, and transform workplace culture. Ash Gawthorp, Chief Academy Off ...
SoftBank Promises To Invest $100bn In US
Japanese tech investment firm SoftBank promises to invest $100bn during Trump's second term to create 100,000 AI-related jobs
Synopsys, SiMa.ai To Collaborate On AI Car Chips
Synopsys to work with start-up SiMa.ai on joint offering to help accelerate development of AI chips for next-generation vehicles
AI Start-Up Basis Raises $34m For Accountancy Agent
Start-up Basis raises $34m in Series A funding round for AI-powered accountancy agent to make up for shortfall in human CPAs
Databricks Raises $10bn In Huge AI Funding Round
Data analytics and AI start-up Databricks completes huge $10bn round from major venture capitalists as investors seek AI exposure
China Chip Growth Slows As US Targets Legacy Chips
Growth in China's output of integrated circuits slows in November as Biden administration reportedly launches probe into legacy chips
Meta Adds ‘Live AI’ To Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Facebook parent Meta adds AI voice chat, live translation to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses as it competes with Apple, Google, OpenAI
China Chip Investment Plummets Amidst US Restrictions
Investment in China's semiconductor industry falls by one-third this year as US tightens restrictions, state funding now dominates
Shaping Tomorrow: Top Tech Trends and Opportunities for 2025
Discover the top tech trends of 2025, from AI advancements and quantum computing to data challenges and sustainability, shaping industries and redefining opportunities.
Broadcom Value Jumps Over $1tn On AI Optimism
Broadcom stock price surges 24 percent after company predicts 'massive' opportunity from custom AI chips for large customers
BBC Complains To Apple Over Misleading AI-Generated Headlines
BBC complains to Apple over inaccurate AI-generated information in summaries of notifications from news apps, raising misinformation risk
OpenAI’s Altman Donates $1m To Trump Inauguration
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman to done $1m to Trump's second inauguration as tech firms seek better relations with incoming administration
Which AI Skills Does Your Business Need?
Discover the AI skills your business needs, from machine learning to ethics, and learn how upskilling and strategic planning can drive innovation and competitiveness.
Apple Touts Ongoing UK Investment, As Tim Cook Meets Prime Minister
Apple highlights its UK investment has grown to £18 billion, as CEO Tim Cook meets UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Google Unveils Next Gen AI Gemini 2.0
Amid a potential breakup threat from US authorities, Google releases next generation of its AI tool Gemini
Supreme Court Permits Nvidia Investor Lawsuit To Proceed
Setback for Nvidia after Supreme Court rules class-action lawsuit against AI chip giant for misleading investors can proceed
Apple Intelligence Launches In UK, Siri Integrated With ChatGPT
Users of the iPhone 15 and later in the UK can now experience Apple Intelligence, after the release of iOS 18.2
Reddit Introduces AI Search Tool
AI-powered Reddit Answers allows users to access information based on Reddit posts, in move to reduce Google dependence
Former OpenAI Researcher Raises $40m For AI Voice Start-Up
Former co-developer of voice mode for OpenAI's ChatGPT launches WaveForms AI to make AI voice interactions feel more intuitive
OpenAI Releases Sora Video-Generation Tool
OpenAI releases Sora AI video-generation tool to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscription users amidst concern over copyright, deepfakes
Tesla To Use Human Back-Up Drivers For Cybercab Fleet
Tesla to initially use human back-up controllers for company-owned robotaxi fleet at launch next year, says Deutsche Bank
China Opens Nvidia Antitrust Probe After US Sanctions
Chinese government opens antitrust probe into Nvidia's $7bn acquisition of Mellanox, in move seen as retaliation to export restrictions
Google Announces Quantum Chip Error ‘Breakthrough’
Google Willow quantum chip makes significant improvements in error correction, moving quantum computing closer to reality
OpenAI Seeks To Remove Commercial ‘AGI’ Constraint
ChatGPT developer OpenAI reportedly discussing removal of provision that blocks Microsoft from accessing super-intelligent AI
EU Probes Nvidia AI Chip Business Practices
European Commission reportedly questions Nvidia competitors, customers over business practices in AI chip market over antitrust concerns
Elon Musk’s xAI Closes $6bn Funding, Plots Colossus AI Supercomputer Expansion
SEC filing reveals that Elon Musk’s AI firm, xAI, has raised another $6 billion, as it pledges to expand Colossus supercomputer