The United Nations General Assembly this week unanimously adopts a global resolution on artificial intelligence
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Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Circular Computing Equals a Circular Economy
Learn how your business can accelerate its sustainability journey by adopting circular computing as a core principle of its ESG.
GPT-4 ‘Kinda Sucks’ Admits Sam Altman, Says GPT-5 Will Be Better
Old tech now? OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman admits ChatGPT's GPT-4 'kinda sucks' now, but says GPT-5 will be better
US Government, US States Sue Apple For Smartphone Monopoly
Apple accused of making it harder to switch phones, hampering innovation, and imposing costs on developers
Neuralink Livestreams Chip-Implant Patient Playing Chess
Elon Musk's Neuralink shows off its first chip implanted paralysed patient using his mind to play online chess
Intel To Spend $100bn In US, After Biden’s $20bn Award
Big investment planned for US, after Intel wins nearly $20 billion in loans and funding from Biden Administration
Russia Warns US Over SpaceX ‘Spy Satellites’
'Starshield' spy satellites built by SpaceX for the US government could result in commercial satellites being targetted, warns Russia
Google Fined 250 Million Euros By French Competition Watchdog
Another stiff fine against Google from French officials – this time 250 million euros for breaching IP rules to train AI service
Microsoft Hires DeepMind Co-Founder Mustafa Suleyman
AI push. Deepmind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman joins software giant Microsoft to lead newly created consumer AI division
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IONOS UK Podcast: Emerging Trends in Data Warehousing Podcast
Discover how your enterprise can harness the power of a data warehouse. Learn how data warehouses are built and managed, plus how data warehouses must be a part of your business’s digital transformation strategy.
AI Researchers In West, China Identify AI ‘Red Lines’
Leading AI researchers in the West and China identify key 'red lines' that AI must not cross in order to avoid 'existential risks'
Nvidia Introduces Next-Generation ‘Blackwell’ AI Chips
Nvidia introduces next-generation AI accelerator chips at GCT 2024 developer conference amidst surge in demand
Apple In Talks With Google To Bring Gemini AI To iPhones
Apple reportedly in talks with Google to use Gemini for generative AI tasks on iPhones in potentially major win for search giant
Government Wants Flying Taxis In Operation By 2028
Flying taxis could become reality in UK in next four years under new government action plan that also lays out path for routine drone deliveries
Harnessing AI-Driven Automation in Marketing: Real Time Insights, Personalized Content, Better Campaigns
AI Security Company Backtracks On UK Testing Claims
Security company Evolv backtracks on claims UK government tested its controversial AI security scanning systems
SpaceX Starship Completes Third Test Flight, But Burns Up On Reentry
Elon Musk hails mostly successful test flight, saying Starship will make life 'multiplanetary' and will take humanity to Mars
Meta Sues Former VP, After Move To AI Startup
Former data centre VP is sued by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, which alleged “brazenly disloyal and dishonest conduct”
Artificial Intelligence Act: Industry Reaction
Industry experts react to the European Union Parliament approving landmark legislation for artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Act: EU Parliament Approves Landmark AI Law
European Union Parliament on Wednesday officially approved world’s first major set of regulatory ground rules for AI
Waymo Begins Los Angeles Ride-Hailing Service With Free Rides
Alphabet's Waymo division to offer free rides in Los Angeles, as it confirms expansion into four major cities later this year
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Can Tech Innovation Coexist with Sustainability?
From renewable energy solutions to eco-friendly manufacturing processes, from the latest in green tech to the societal implications of digital innovation, we explore the myriad ways in which technology and sustainability intersect.
UK Joins EU’s Chip Research Program
UK joins European Union's chip funding research scheme, pledging £35 million for EU's 'Chips Joint Undertaking'
OpenAI Reinstates Sam Altman To Board Of Directors
New members join OpenAI's board of directors, including CEO Sam Altman, after conclusion of external investigation
Google Restricts Gemini AI Chatbot Election Answers
Search engine giant to restrict election-related queries that users can ask Gemini chatbot, after restriction applied in US, India
Elon Musk’s xAI To Open Source Grok Chatbot In Dig At OpenAI
Elon Musk's xAI to open source Grok AI chatbot in apparent dig at OpenAI, which he sued earlier this month for abandoning its nonprofit mission
Nvidia Sued By Authors For Training AI With Copyrighted Works
Authors file class action against Nvidia for allegedly training its NeMo Megatron AI model using pirated books
Xpeng Electric ‘Flying Car’ Completes Flight Over Guangzhou
X2 electric eVTOL 'flying car' completes low-altitude test flight over Guangzhou in validation for future urban transport and tourism uses
Baidu’s Ernie AI ‘Better At Tang Chinese Poetry’ Than Rivals
Baidu chief executive claims Ernie 4 generative AI tops rivals at Chinese language tasks, including composition of Tang Dynasty-era poetry
Tesla Falls Behind In Fast-Growing China EV Market
Tesla, China's biggest premium EV seller, sees shipments from Shanghai factory drop to lowest level in more than a year