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Reddit Introduces AI Search Tool
AI-powered Reddit Answers allows users to access information based on Reddit posts, in move to reduce Google dependence
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
Meta To Spend $10 Billion On Largest Data Centre To Date
Facebook parent confirms its 23rd data centre in the US will be located in Louisiana, and will be its largest facility to date
Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: How AI is Transforming Business and Society
Join Jason Bradbury, futurist and tech icon, on Silicon AI For Your Business as we explore AI’s transformation from sci-fi to reality. Dive into the future of AI and its impact on business and beyond.
US Announces New Export Controls On China’s Chip Sector
New round of US semiconductor export restrictions designed to hamper Beijing's capacity to produce high-end chips
Elon Musk Seeks To Block OpenAI’s For-Profit Bid
OpenAI's bid to convert to a 'for-profit' organisation is opposed by Elon Musk and co in a federal courtroom
OpenAI Sued By Canadian News Publishers For Alleged Copyright Infringement
Group of news publishers in Canada become the latest group to sue OpenAI for allegedly using their new content to train ChatGPT
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Forced Out By Board
CEO Pat Gelsinger has been “retired” effective 1 December, after the board of directors reportedly loses confidence in his turnaround plan
FTC Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft
Last hurrah for chair Lina Khan? Federal Trade Commission launches sweeping investigation into Microsoft before Trump handover
OpenAI Allows Staff To Sell $1.5 Billion Stock To SoftBank – Report
SoftBank is to acquire more OpenAI shares, after the AI startup allows staff to sell their shares to Japanese tech giant
Nvidia AI Model Generates, Manipulates Sounds And Voices
Leading AI chip maker Nvidia shows 'flexible' model Fugatto for generating and manipulating sounds, music and voices
Huawei Releases Mate 70 Range To Challenge Apple
Huawei launches Mate 70 smartphones with AI-powered air gestures for cross-device file transfers to nearby foldables and tablets
Nvidia Chief Promises China Engagement Ahead Of New Sanctions
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang says the AI chip company plans to maintain presence in China as US plans new sanctions this week
US Widening AI Lead Over China, Finds Stanford Report
US widening lead over China on AI development, as UK places third in Stanford index of top countries pushing the tech forward
Amazon To Pump Another $4bn Into AI Start-Up Anthropic
Amazon to invest a further $4bn into AI start-up Anthropic, doubling its investment as it vies against stiff competition
The Cost of Tech Skills
The demand for tech skills is surging, driving economic growth but revealing challenges. Financial costs, time pressures, and diversity gaps highlight the urgent need for accessible training, inclusive hiring, and forward-thinking educ ...
Uber Seeks $10m Stake In Pony AI Via IPO
Uber reportedly seeks $10m stake in Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony AI via US IPO, may use Pony AI's technology in non-US partnership
Apple Developing ‘LLM Siri’ AI For 2026
iPhone maker reportedly developing next-generation AI large language model for Siri for spring 2026 as it ramps 'Apple Intelligence'
Hong Kong Research Group Trains AI Model With Huawei Chips
Hong Kong-based AI research institute uses Huawei Ascend 910B chips to train latest model, as domestic firms make up for Nvidia blockade
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Your AI Enabled Workforce
Explore the future of work with the Silicon In Focus Podcast. Discover how AI is transforming industries, empowering teams, and shaping tomorrow's workforce.
Google Labels DoJ’s Structural Remedies As ‘Extreme’
Executive hits out at the DoJ's “staggering proposal” to force Google to sell off its Chrome web browser, plus other measures
US DoJ Demands Google Sell Off Chrome, End Default Search Payments
US prosecutors confirm earlier reports, demand Google sells off Chrome web browser and end default search payments to Apple etc
CMA Halts Google Anthropic Investigation
British competition watchdog decides Alphabet's partnership with AI startup Anthropic does not qualify for investigation