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Electric Vehicles Twice As Likely To Hit Pedestrians – Study
Study analysed UK road collisions, finds pedestrians twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car, than a petrol or diesel car
EU Countries Endorse AI Act, Due Next Month
European countries have officially endorsed the flagship EU AI Act, which is due to come into force next month
AI Safety Summit 2024: Tech Firms Agree AI Safety Pledges
Second AI Safety Summit sees major players in the AI space pledge to develop the technology safely, amid rapid advances
Former OpenAI Executive Raises Safety Concerns
Parting shot. Former head of OpenAI's safety team criticises safety practices and OpenAI's focus on 'shiny products'
Scarlett Johansson ‘Shocked, Angered’ Over OpenAI’s Artificial Voice
OpenAI pulls synthetic voice released with an update to ChatGPT, amid complaint from actress Scarlett Johansson
Productivity Increases in Sectors Exposed To AI, PwC Finds
Sectors more exposed to AI are experiencing almost fivefold greater labour productivity growth, new report states
Tesla Layoffs Continue With Another 600 Jobs In California
Regulatory filing last week shows Elon Musk's Tesla is cutting another 600 jobs in California, across multiple departments
UK Regulator Declines To Investigate Microsoft’s Mistral AI Deal
Weeks after seeking feedback on Microsoft's partnership with Mistral AI, UK regulator says it does not qualify for investigation
UK AI Safety Institute To Open Office In US
Seeking collaboration on AI regulation, UK's AI Safety Institute to cross Atlantic and will open office in San Francisco
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Does Security Block Innovation?
Explore the dynamic intersection of technology and security with Silicon In Focus Podcast: Does Security Block Innovation? How does digital security impact the innovation landscape for businesses and organisations? Are there specific a ...
EU Widens Investigations Into Chinese Imports, Subsidies
After the United States imposes 100 percent tariffs on certain Chinese goods, Europe widens its investigations into Chinese goods
Reddit Deal With OpenAI Gives ChatGPT Access To Content
OpenAI strikes deal with Reddit to train its AI tech on user posts and give ChatGPT direct access to the platform's content
Microsoft Invests 4 Billion Euros In France For AI, Cloud
Global spending spree from Microsoft continues, with huge investment for new data centre to drive AI and skills in France
Toshiba Axes 4,000 Staff In Post-Delisting Restructuring Operation
Workforce blow. Newly privatised Toshiba has embarked on a 'revitalisation plan' that will entail the loss of 4,000 jobs
Microsoft Offering Relocation Out Of China For AI, Cloud Engineers
Hundreds of AI and cloud engineers are being offered relocation out of China by Microsoft, amid growing geopolitical tensions
Business Intelligence: Next-Generation Data Analytics
Explore how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping decision-making, driving innovation, and propelling businesses into the data-driven era. Discover how advanced technologies like AI and machine learning reshape decision-making and dr ...
US Investigates Alphabet’s Waymo After Self-Driving Incidents
'Unexpected behaviour' of Waymo's self-driving vehicles triggers investigation by American safety regulators
Protestors Clash With Police At Tesla Gigafactory In Germany
Hundreds of climate activists clashed with police outside Tesla gigafactory near Berlin, in protest over its expansion plans
Google I/O: Google Gemini, Project Astra Etc
AI very much the focus at Google's annual developer conference, including Google Gemini and a new AI assistant for smart devices
OpenAI Co-founder Ilya Sutskever Departs To Work On ‘New Project’
Co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever to leave OpenAI, after role in Sam Altman's firing and rehiring last year
Biden Administration Imposes 100 Percent Tariff On Chinese EVs
Electric vehicles made in China are now subject to a 100 percent tariff, to protect US manufacturers from cheap imports
OpenAI Adds Voice Conversation To New ChatGPT Model
Microsoft-backed OpenAI releases new AI model GPT-4o with voice conversation capability, desktop app and updated user interface
SpaceX Prepares Fourth Starship Test
SpaceX prepares fourth Starship test flight, launches more Starlink satellites, shows EVA suit for commercial space walk
SpaceX Contractors In Texas Remain Unpaid
SpaceX and its contractors have left construction bills unpaid in Texas, angering many smaller suppliers, in echo of Twitter controversy
SoftBank-Owned ARM To Develop AI Chips
SoftBank-owned UK chip design firm ARM Holdings to develop AI accelerator chips for data centres amidst investment boom
Shares In Chinese EV Firm Zeekr Soar On Debut
EV maker Zeekr, controlled by car giant Geely, valued at nearly $7bn as investors heartened by surging sales
Musk: Tesla ‘To Spend $500m’ On Charger Expansion This Year
Elon Musk says Tesla to spend more than $500m on charger network expansion this year, after disbanding Supercharger team
OpenAI To Announce Google Search Competitor Next Week – Report
Google's search domination to be challenged next week, with OpenAI reportedly set to announce its own AI search product
Biden Admin Set To Impose Tariffs On Chinese Electric Vehicles
America reportedly set to announce next week import tariffs on strategic Chinese sectors, including electric vehicles