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US Probes Four-Vehicle Crash Involving AI Driver Assistance
US authorities probe fatal four-vehicle crash caused by Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle using BlueCruise driver-assistance feature
Nvidia Invests In Japan Start-Up Sakana AI
AI chip giant Nvidia invests in start-up Sakana AI in funding round that takes company to over $1bn valuation
Nvidia Market Value Hit By Historic Single-Day Drop
Nvidia market value sees biggest single-day decline on record for a US company, as investors pull back from AI speculation
AI Data Centre Boom ‘Driving Huge Rise In Emissions’
AI, cloud data centre expansion to produce 2.5 billion metric tonnes of emissions through end of decade, finds Morgan Stanley report
Goldman Sachs Research Finds AI Could Reduce Oil Prices
Artificial intelligence (AI) could reduce oil prices as it boosts supply due to greater efficiencies, Goldman Sachs predicts
Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: Copyright in the Age of AI
Explore the complexities of copyright in the age of AI on the Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast, uncovering legal challenges, ethical dilemmas, and innovative solutions.
Boeing Starliner Set For Uncrewed Return Flight This Week
Troubled Starliner capsule set for remotely guided return to Earth after propulsion issues detected in June crewed launch
FAA Grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket After Landing Failure
SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket has been grounded by the FAA, after this week's failed booster platform landing
Apple, Nvidia In Talks To Join OpenAI Funding Round – Report
Big names in AI funding. Apple, Nvidia reportedly in talks to join a funding round in ChatGPT maker OpenAI
OpenAI, Anthropic To Share AI Models With US Government
Deal signed by OpenAI and Anthropic will grant the US AI Safety Institute access to major new models for safety testing
Google Mulling ‘Hyperscale’ Vietnam Data Centre – Report
Alphabet's Google is reportedly considering building a 'hyperscale' data centre in Southern Vietnam, and opening an office
Shares In Nvidia Fall, Despite Record Profits, Sales
Nvidia announces $50 billion stock buyback after impressive Q2 financials, but shares slip despite strong demand for AI chips
Google Restarts Gemini AI’s Image Generation Of People
After earlier inaccuracies, Google updates Gemini's AI image-creation model and soon allow users to create images of people
IDC Raises Smartphone Shipment Forecast Amid GenAI Optimism
Global smartphone shipments in 2024 are expected to grow nearly 6 percent according to IDC, as premium handsets embrace AI
Apple Axes Jobs In Digital Services Group – Report
Tech giant Apple reportedly cuts 100 jobs in its digital services group, with sources citing a shift in internal priorities
Klarna Says AI Chatbots Helped Remove 1,200 Positions
Should it be boasting? Klarna says it has hundreds of jobs have been trimmed from workforce thanks to AI chatbots
Meta To Use Geothermal Power In US Data Centres
Data centre power. Facebook owner Meta Platforms signs deal to purchase geothermal power from Sage Geosystems
Canada Imposes 100 Percent Tariffs On Chinese EVs
Consequence of unfair subsidies? Canada becomes latest Western market to impose tariffs on China-made electric vehicles
Apple Targets 10 September iPhone 16 Launch Event – Report
Latest Apple iPhone, Watches and AirPods are slated to be unveiled to the world on 10 September, according to Bloomberg sources
Uber Fined $324m For Transferring European Data To US
Dutch data protection watchdog imposes fine of €290m on Uber for transferring personal data of European drivers to US servers
GM’s Cruise To Offer Robotaxis On Uber Platform
GM's Cruise will offer its autonomous robotaxi vehicles on Uber’s platform in 2025, as competition with Waymo heats up
Firm That Sent Fake AI Robocalls Of Joe Biden Is To Pay $1m Fine
Settlement sees Lingo Telecom agree to pay $1 million fine for transmitting fake AI robocalls of Joe Biden in January
Tesla Gigafactory Near Berlin Saw 500,000 Trees Felled – Report
After repeated clashes with environmentalists, it emerges construction of Tesla gigafactory near Berlin saw 500,000 trees cut down
California Reaches Deal With Google Over Journalism Legislation
Showdown with California avoided. Google reaches $250m agreement to avoid California Journalism Preservation Act
Waymo Doubles Weekly Paid Robotaxi Trips Since May
Waymo is providing 100,000 paid robotaxi rides per week, as it expanded its Waymo One service in two US cities
US Safety Probe Into GM’s Cruise Shut Down
NHTSA closes braking investigation into GM' Cruise unit, but other investigations into pedestrian accident last year continues
Bridging the UK Skills Gap in the Tech Sector
The UK tech sector is facing a critical skills shortage, posing challenges for industries reliant on digital expertise. With Labour's new government proposing the Skills England Bill, there's renewed hope for bridging this gap. This ar ...
Entrepreneurs Must Be Value-Focussed, Tech-Positive, and People-Oriented
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, entrepreneurs face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. As technological advancements and economic shifts continue to reshape industries, successful entrepreneurship requires more ...
From The Ground Up – Addressing Core Inefficiencies in The UK Public Sector
Explore how the UK public sector can overcome inefficiencies by modernizing back-end systems, leveraging low-code platforms, and fostering innovation under the new Labour government.