Megatron, an AI developed by Nvidia and Google, argues both for and against the benefits of its own existence in unusual Oxford Union event
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Looking Ahead: Tech Predictions for 2022
As 2021 draws to a close, what will the tech landscape look like next year? Silicon UK spoke to a range of tech experts and business leaders to give their thoughts on how their industries and sectors will evolve throughout 2022.
Apple Car Details Exposed In Patent Filings – Report
Want to know the potential features of Apple's forthcoming car? Apple patents for Project Titan has revealed some noteworthy ideas
Volvo Cars Investigates Cyber-Theft Of R&D Data
Volvo Cars says investigating theft of research and development data in cyber-attack that may have an effect on the company's operations
EU ‘Set To Approve’ Microsoft’s $16bn Nuance Buy
European Union reportedly set to unconditionally approve Microsoft's $16bn purchase of AI and speech company Nuance, firm's second-biggest buy to date
Australia Switches On Tesla Megapack Facility For Renewable Energy...
Australian state of Victoria switches on the biggest battery in the southern hemisphere to provide clean power to one million homes during blackouts
Intel To List Self-driving Car unit Mobileye
Public offering planned for Intel's self-driving-car unit Mobileye next year, but Intel says it will retain ownership after floatation
EC Gathers Feedback On Microsoft’s Nuance Buy, Despite US...
European antitrust regulators are gathering competition data on Microsoft's purchase of Nuance ahead of 21 December decision deadline
Waymo, Nuro Launch Robo-Delivery Services In California
Cruise starts robo-delivery service in Mountain View as Waymo plans limited trial of grocery-delivery service in San Francisco early next year
Starlink Plans Services In India As SpaceX Breaks Launch Record
Starlink to apply for commercial licence to provide satellite broadband services in India, as parent company SpaceX breaks own launch record
Musk Tesla Share Sale Surpasses $10bn
Elon Musk's Tesla share sell-off surpasses $10 billion as it reaches into fourth consecutive week, while Cybertruck gets 'insane' four-motor variant
AWS re:Invent: News Roundup From 2021 Conference
Silicon breaks down the noteworthy news announcements and innovations presented by AWS at this week's AWS re:Invent conference in Las Vegas
The Business of the Metaverse
Is Facebook’s vision of the Metaverse a realistic proposition for businesses? Silicon UK spoke to Jason Alan Snyder, Global Chief Technology Officer of Momentum Worldwide, who has been commenting on the application of virtual spaces to business contexts for the past two decades.
Apple Loses Engineering Director From Car Project
Another departure of a major figure from Apple's much delayed Car project, as director of engineering leaves Special Projects Group
Former Google Scientist Timnit Gebru Founds AI Institute
One year after her controversial exit from Alphabet's Google, AI scientist Timnit Gebru launches small lab to continue her research
Head Of Car Giant Stellantis Issues Electric Vehicle Cost Warning
The car manufacturing industry cannot sustain the costs from government demands to shift to electric vehicles, warns head of Stellantis
SpaceX’s Elon Musk Warns Of Bankruptcy Risk Over Engine Issue
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk warns of “disaster” concerning production of Starship Raptor engine that puts entire firm at bankruptcy risk
MI6 Boss Calls For Greater Co-operation With Tech Sector
New head of MI6 calls for partnerships with tech industry, as rival nations continue to “pour money” into new technologies
Clearview AI Faces £17m Fine For ‘Serious’ Data...
American facial recognition firm Clearview AI is facing a possible £17 million fine over “serious breaches” of UK data protection law
Tesla Demands Video Access For Full Self Driving Testers
Drivers who pay to join Tesla's Full-Self Driving (FSD) system beta, must now consent to releasing identifiable video footage in case of an accident
US Adds More Chinese Firms To Trade Blacklist
Trade war between the world's two biggest economies worsens, as the United States adds more Chinese firms to its Entity List
Apple, Amazon Fined $225m By Italian Watchdog Over Beat Headphones
Tech giants Apple and Amazon fined by Italian watchdog for anti-competitive behaviour in relation to the sale of Beats headphones and other kit
Elon Musk Realises $1bn, After Another Tesla Share Sale
Half way there. Elon Musk sells another tranche of Tesla shares worth $1.05 billion, as he continues to honour Twitter poll
Samsung To Build $17bn Chip Factory In Texas, Amid Global Shortage
Samsung is to make its largest ever investment in the United States, in order to construct a brand new chip factory in Texas
Seeing the Future: How to Use Predictive Analytics in Your Business
Being able to predict the future may seem impossible. However, with today’s predictive analytics, enterprises can make accurate assessments that can be used to inform their strategic planning.
Apple Targets 2025 For Fully Autonomous Car – Report
Tech giant is reportedly accelerating the development of its long-rumoured electric car, and is focusing on full self-driving capabilities
El Salvador To Build ‘Bitcoin City’, Powered By Geothermal
Powered by the Conchagua volcano, a city financed by government Bitcoin bonds has been pledged by El Salvador's president
Ford And Rivian Cancel Joint EV Development
Ford and Rivian call off plans for joint development of Ford-branded electric vehicle, as battery life of Rivian's Amazon delivery vans called into question
Japan Should Work With AUKUS For Cybersecurity, AI, Says Former PM
We want in. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomes creation of AUKUS alliance, and calls for Japan to be involved
Artists, Rights Groups Protest Use Of Amazon One Palm Scanner
Group of 200 artists and 30 rights groups have written an open letter demanding Amazon Palm Scanner is removed from concert venue