Futuristic travel experiment Hyperloop One to cease operations, as assets sold off and remaining staff made redundant
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ARM Lays Off Workers In China – Report
ARM Holdings has laid off over 70 software engineers in China, but will relocate some of the roles outside of Asian nation
Cruise Cuts 900 Jobs Amidst Regulatory Scrutiny
GM-owned driverless car firm Cruise cuts more than 900 jobs as it faces safety probes after grisly accident
Privacy Complaint Filed Against Elon Musk’s X
Complaint filed by Max Schrems’ campaign group Noyb, alleges Elon Musk's X breached EU's GDPR by micro ad targetting
GM’s Cruise Dismisses Nine Executives, Faces Fine
Nine executives dismissed at Cruise, amid reports it faces $1.5m penalty for allegedly misleading regulators after accident
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Keepler, AWS Roundtable: How Your Business Can Use Generative AI to Innovate at Speed
This roundtable served as a crucible for exchanging insights, sharing experiences, and envisioning the limitless possibilities that arise when machines are empowered to generate content, ideas, and innovations.
Silicon UK Roundtable: Tech Trends for 2024
In this Silicon Roundtable we bring together industry visionaries, thought leaders, and experts to delve into the exciting landscape of technology and anticipate the trends that will shape the year ahead.
US Awards $35m To BAE Systems In First Chips Act Grant
BAE Systems US subsidiary to receive $35m in first Chips and Science Act award as Raimondo predicts multi-billion-dollar projects next year
Nvidia’s Huang Signals Vietnam AI Expansion
Nvidia plans to create local base in VIetnam as country seeks to build out local semiconductor, AI industries
Apple To Move Key iPad Engineering Resources To Vietnam – Report
Fresh reports of Apple shifting manufacturing from China, with iPad product development resources relocated to Vietnam
Meta Pressure Led To Harvard Termination, Alleges Misinformation Expert
Mark Zuckerberg donation of $500 million alleged to have pressured Harvard University into firing misinformation expert
Spotify To Axe 1,500 Jobs In Cost-Cutting Drive
Music-streaming service Spotify to slash 17 percent of workforce a month after stepping back from costly podcast drive
Questions Surround X/Twitter, After Elon Musk Expletive-Filled Rant
Has Elon Musk sabotaged X going forward? Analysts cite Twitter owner as the biggest liability for the platform
US Judge Blocks Montana’s TikTok Use Ban
Legal victory for TikTok after US judge blocks Montana's first ever state ban on the use of short video-sharing app
Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 28
Welcome to Silicon UK Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 01/12/2023.
Microsoft To Invest £2.5 Billion To Bolster UK AI, Data Centres
Prime Minister and Chancellor welcome Microsoft's £2.5 billion investment to expand AI data centre infrastructure
Broadcom To Axe 1,200 Staff After $69 Billion VMware Acquisition
Staff paying the price. A week after closing $61bn purchase of VMware, Broadcom begins laying off VMware employees
Objection Filed To Meta’s Paid Ad-Free Subscription
Digital rights group NOYB files first complaint with Austrian regulator against Meta's paid ad-free subscription for Facebook, Instagram
Board Support Critical For Robust Cybersecurity Defence – Trellix
Security managers receive more board level support following a cyberattack, but cyber incidents are still occurring for majority
Russia Places Meta Spokesman On Wanted List
Meta spokesman Andy Stone placed on Russia's 'wanted list', with Meta Platforms previously classified as 'terrorist' organisation
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech and Mental Health
How does the fast-paced and often high-pressure environment of the tech industry impact the mental health of employees? And what strategies can be used to improve mental health across tech industries?
Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 28
Welcome to Silicon UK Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 24/11/2023.
GM Cruise To Re-Launch Operation In One City – Report
A week after withdrawing all its autonomous cars, replacing its CEO, Cruise warns staff of layoffs and said it will re-launch in one city
Amazon Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs In Alexa Division
More job layoffs again at Amazon's Alexa division, on top of the 27,000 jobs already let go in the past twelve months
Autumn Statement 2023: Tech Implications
Chancellor's Autumn statement for the tech industry focused on AI, quantum computing, R&D tax credits, and more
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Pleas Guilty, Resigns
Binance admits it engaged in anti-money laundering as part of $4 billion settlement with US DoJ. Founder, CEO Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty
Sam Altman Reinstated As CEO, New OpenAI Board Appointed
Turbulent few days for OpenAI ends, after new board of directors is announced and Sam Altman returns as CEO
Nadella Calls For ‘Change’ At OpenAI Following Altman Ouster
Microsoft chief Satya Nadella calls for governance 'change' at OpenAI, leaves open Altman's possible return to company amidst staff revolt
Microsoft ‘Stronger’ After OpenAI Chaos, Altman Hire
Microsoft in a 'stronger' position after hiring Sam Altman, analysts say, as staff demand board resignations
OpenAI Staff Threaten To Resign Over Altman Sacking
Majority of OpenAI staff threaten to quit and join Microsoft unless current board resigns after shock ouster of former chief Sam Altman