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ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Raises $6.6bn In Funding
OpenAI closes $6.6bn funding round from big name backers, but reportedly asks them not to finance rival AI startups
Oracle To Invest $6.5 Billion In Malaysia To Expand Public Cloud Region
Another huge investment into Asia to expand data centre and cloud reach, as Oracle pledges $6.5 billion for Malaysia
Google To Invest $1 Billion For Data Centre In Thailand
Google to build a new data centre in Thailand as part of $1 billion investment, amid intense cloud and AI arms race
US Moves To Facilitate AI Chip Shipments To Middle East
US Department of Commerce introduces rule to make it easier for Middle East data centres to obtain key AI chip technology
California Governor Vetoes AI Safety Bill
California governor vetoes landmark AI bill that would have mandated government oversight of powerful frontier models
UK Competition Regulator Clears $4bn Amazon Anthropic AI Deal
CMA says $4bn Amazon investment into AI start-up Anthropic does not meet threshold for in-depth review under merger regulations
International Tensions, AI Drive Record Chip Spending
AI, government efforts to boost domestic chip manufacturing expected to boost spending on chip tools to record levels
Microsoft Relaunches Controversial AI Snapshot Tool
Microsoft to introduce snapshot tool Recall to CoPilot+ PCs in November with security changes, amidst privacy concerns
Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses, Quest 3S VR Headset
Meta Connect 2024: New announces include budget VR headset; Orion augmented reality glasses; and AI updates for Meta Glasses
OpenAI To Remove Non-Profit Control – Report
Restructuring plan for OpenAI's core business will turn it into a 'for-profit benefit corporation', amid funding drive
Blackstone To Invest £10bn For Blyth AI Data Centre
Blackstone to invest £10 billion in data centre in England's north east, at proposed site of Britishvolt battery factory
More OpenAI Exec Departures Amid Fundraising, Restructuring
All change again at OpenAI, as CTO and two other senior executives depart, amid a corporate restructure and huge fund raising effort
OpenAI Backers ‘Betting It Will Be Worth Trillions’
Venture capital firms participating in $6bn-plus OpenAI funding round betting start-up will be worth trillions, report says
US Proposes Ban On Chinese, Russian Components In Cars
US proposes ban on sale of cars with Russian- or Chinese-made parts, amidst fears of spying or mass-scale disruption
Jony Ive Confirms Working With OpenAI’s Altman On Device
Former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive confirms working with OpenAI chief Sam Altman on AI device 'less socially disruptive' than iPhone
LinkedIn Suspends Use Of UK Data For AI
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn suspends use of UK user data to train generative AI after concerns expressed by data protection office
Meta AI Chatbot To Offer Voices Of Judi Dench, Other Celebrities
Meta expected to announce celebrity voices for AI chatbot including Judi Dench, John Cena, Kristin Bell at Connect this week
Demystifying AI Models: How to Choose the Right Ones
Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized artificial intelligence, transforming how businesses interact with and generate content across various mediums. As foundational tools of generative AI, LLMs offer immense potential but a ...
Beyond CISO Scapegoating: Cultivating Company-Wide Security Mindsets
In the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has transformed from a solitary defender to a collaborative leader. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, businesses must adopt a pr ...
Three Key Considerations for Companies Implementing Ethical AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown exponentially, transforming industries worldwide. As its use cases expand, concerns around ethics, data transparency, and regulatory compliance have emerged. Chloé Wade, VP at IDA Ireland, explore ...
Apple Previews AI Features As iPhone 16 Sales Begin
Apple launches public beta test of Siri revamp, text generation, other key AI features as iPhone 16 goes on sale
Huawei’s Mate XT Launches On Same Day As iPhone 16
Huawei, Apple hold duelling flagship smartphone launches in China as Huawei attracts interest with world's first double-folding phone
Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: Turing’s Legacy
Discover the evolution of AI in the Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: Turing’s Legacy. Explore how Turing’s ideas shaped modern AI, its practical applications today, and the future of human-AI collaboration.
AI Excites But Stresses CIOs, IDC Expereo Finds
Impact and pressures of artificial intelligence (AI) on corporate executives revealed in new research from IDC and Expereo
Microsoft’s Hiring Of Inflection AI Staff Does Not Meet EU Merger Thresholds
European Commission says Microsoft's hiring of Inflection AI's staff will not be investigated under EU merger rules
US To Host International Network of AI Safety Institutes In November
The US will host the first meeting of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes, shortly after the US presidential election
Intel, AWS To Collaborate On AI Chip In Major Win
AWS to work with Intel on designing, manufacturing AI data centre chip in significant win for Intel manufacturing business
Pioneering Researcher Raises $230m For ‘Spatial’ AI Start-Up
Pioneering AI researcher Li Feifei raises $230m in venture funding for World Labs, with valuation reportedly over $1bn
China ‘Closing Gap’ With West In AI
China rapidly closing gap with US and West on artificial intelligence and other areas, while lagging in chipmaking, finds US think tank