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Brazil Suspends BYD EV Plant Construction Over Worker Conditions
Brazil labour authorities say workers constructing BYD EV plant subject to 'slavery-like' conditions, victims of human trafficking
Albania Bans TikTok For One Year After Stabbing
Albania to ban access to TikTok for one year after schoolboy stabbed to death, as regulators seek child social media protections
Amazon Workers Go On Strike Across US
Amazon staff in seven cities across US go on strike after company fails to negotiate, e-commerce giant says Christmas deliveries unaffected
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025
Welcome to Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025! Join Steven Webb, UK Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Capgemini UK, as we explore the technologies shaping our future—agentic AI, quantum computing, and more. Discover how AI w ...
US Supreme Court Agrees To Hear TikTok Appeal
US Supreme Court says it will hear appeal of TikTok and parent ByteDance against ban law, but does not issue emergency injunction
Amazon Faces Strike Action In US Ahead Of Christmas
Amazon faces strike actions at facilities across US days before Christmas as union members authorise action over contract negotiations
Silicon UK: AI for Your Business Podcast: Enhancing Your Workforce with AI
Welcome to Silicon UK: AI for Your Business Podcast. Today, we explore how AI can enhance workforce productivity and decision-making, balance human roles with automation, and transform workplace culture. Ash Gawthorp, Chief Academy Off ...
Shaping Tomorrow: Top Tech Trends and Opportunities for 2025
Discover the top tech trends of 2025, from AI advancements and quantum computing to data challenges and sustainability, shaping industries and redefining opportunities.
Intel Interim CEOs Hint At Selling Foundry Business
After Pat Geslinger ousting, Intel's interim CEOs admit firm may be forced to sell Foundry business if new chip-making tech does not succeed
Australia To ‘Charge’ Tech Firms For News Content, After Meta Ends Licensing Deal
News fee. Australia looks introduce mandatory charge on social media platforms and search engines to force them to pay local publishers
Which AI Skills Does Your Business Need?
Discover the AI skills your business needs, from machine learning to ethics, and learn how upskilling and strategic planning can drive innovation and competitiveness.
Apple Touts Ongoing UK Investment, As Tim Cook Meets Prime Minister
Apple highlights its UK investment has grown to £18 billion, as CEO Tim Cook meets UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
TikTok Files Challenge Against Canadian Shutdown Order
Notice filed in federal court to challenge Canadian government order to shutdown TikTok's Canada's operations
California Mulls Health Warnings For Social Media Sites
Bill (if passed) could see California become the first US state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites
GM Kills Cruise Robotaxi Business, After Funding Is Pulled
General Motors kills Cruise robotaxi ambitions, after halting funding for the loss-making autonomous vehicle unit
Intel Adds Two Chip Veterans To Board, Amid Search For New CEO
Two chip veterans named for Intel's board of directors, amid reports of expertise gap after August departure of Lip-Bu Tan
Welcome to the Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Women in Tech: Still Work to be Done?
In this episode, we explore the challenges women face in tech. From addressing the gender gap to fostering inclusivity and mentorship, we’ll uncover strategies for building a more equitable and diverse future in the technology industry ...
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.
Intel Approaches Ex Board Member Lip-Bu Tan, Others As CEO Replacement
After “retiring” former CEO Pat Gelsinger last weekend, Intel approaches respected chip industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan
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
Meta Concerned At Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under-16s
As social media ban passes, Australian government is accused by Meta of failing to consider young people's voices
Australian Senate Passes Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Ban on social media for under-16s has been passed by Senate in Australia, and will soon become world-first law
Australian Parliament Passes Bill To Ban Social Media For Under-16s
Elon won't be happy. Australia's House of Representatives passes bill to ban children under-16 years from social media. Senate still to vote
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 ...
Australia Rejects Elon Musk Claim About Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Government minister flatly rejects Elon Musk's “unsurprising” allegation that Australian government seeks control of Internet access
Former Policy Boss At X, Nick Pickles, Joins Sam Altman Venture
Move to Elon Musk rival. Former senior executive at X joins Sam Altman's venture formerly known as Worldcoin
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.
Tech Minister Admits UK Social Media Ban For Under-16s “On The Table”
Following Australia? Technology secretary Peter Kyle says possible ban on social media for under-16s in the UK is “on the table”
Northvolt Appoints Restructuring Expert For Main Battery Plant
Restructuring expert appointed to oversea Northvolt's main facility in northern Sweden, amid financial worries