More legal drama for Elon Musk's X after it sues watchdog that reported hate speech increase on Twitter. AFP meanwhile sues X in Paris
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Silicon Insights: The State of MarTech: Part 2 Podcast
In the latest Silicon Insight interview we are considering the current state of MarTech and how this will evolve into the future with our special guest Michele Reale, Executive Media Director at Twogether Creative.
BT Appoints Allison Kirkby As Carrier’s First Female CEO
Allison Kirkby has been named to succeed chief executive Philip Jansen, when he steps down at the end of January 2024
Meta Begins News Closure In Canada Over Publisher Payment Law
After repeated warnings, Meta begins process to end Facebook, Instagram news access in Canada, as government labels move 'irresponsible'
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The State of MedTech
What is the current state of MedTech? Across the MedTech landscape where are the most transformative innovations making a tangible difference to patient care? And what does the future of MedTech look like?
AMD To Invest $400m In India Over Five Years
US chipmaker AMD confirms big investment in India, plus construction of largest design centre, as New Delhi continues charm offensive
Bipartisan Bill Seeks New US Tech Regulator
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Elizabeth Warren, back bill to create new US government tech commission
Facebook Parent Meta Profits From Advertising Increase
Year of efficiency paying off for Mark Zuckerberg, as Meta enjoys a strong second quarter thanks in part to advertising uptick
Is a Chat GP Coming?
Recent reports assessing the value of generative AI in healthcare are often conflicting with their conclusions. Against this background, what does this mean for the development of chat-based medical services?
Virgin Media O2 To Axe 2,000 UK Jobs
Price of 2001 merger? Virgin Media O2 is to axe 12 percent of its workforce, as it seeks to “simplify” its operating model
Alphabet CFO Steps Aside, As Q2 Profit Beats Expectations
CFO Ruth Porat to take charge of Google's 'Other Bets' portfolio, as second quarter profit beat expectations
Meta, Microsoft Own Trademarks For New Twitter Name
Potential trouble for Elon Musk as it emerged that Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and hundreds of others, own X trademarks
Silicon Insights: The State of MarTech: Part 2
In the latest Silicon Insight interview we are considering the current state of MarTech and how this will evolve into the future with our special guest Michele Reale, Executive Media Director at twogether Creative.
Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 12
Welcome to Silicon UK Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 21/07/2023.
UK Selected For Battery Gigafactory For Jaguar Land Rover EVs
Tata Group, the Indian owner of Jaguar Land Rover, has selected Somerset in the UK to build a £4 billion battery gigafactory
Global IT Spend To Rise Amid Automation Focus, Says Gartner
Economic uncertainty and ongoing struggle with skills shortage, will not impact IT spending for businesses, Gartner finds
Twitter Owes Former Staff $500m, Lawsuit Claims
Lawsuit from Twitter's head of employee benefits alleges Elon Musk platform owes sacked staff $500m in severance payments
Online Safety Bill: Lords Demand Changes To Social Media Algorithms
House of Lords fails to object to encryption demands in Online Safety Bill, but rather harmful algorithms for social media
Silicon Insights: The State of MarTech: Part 1
In the latest Silicon Insight interview we are considering the current state of MarTech and how this will evolve into the future with our special guest Michele Reale, Executive Media Director at twogether Creative.
Amazon Challenges EU ‘Gatekeeper’ Designation
E-commerce giant Amazon pushes back against European listing it as an online gatekeeper, subjecting it to new laws
Microsoft Confirms More Job Losses
Software giant Microsoft confirms it is axing more staff, in addition to the 10,000 job losses announced in January
EU Agrees US Trans-Atlantic Data Sharing Deal
European Commission on Monday adopts its “adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework”, but legal challenge is threatened
Elon Musk Sues Law Firm Over Twitter Buyout Fees
Musk seeks recovery of $90m in fees law firm received from Twitter board for defeating Musk's attempt to walk away from acquisition
BT Chief Executive Philip Jansen To Step Down
BT Group chief executive Philip Jansen confirms he will step down within the next 12 months, as search begins for replacement
Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 10
Welcome to Silicon UK Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 07/07/2023.
Judge Blocks Biden Officials Communicating With Social Media Firms
Win for US republicans, after federal judge restricts some Biden officials from meeting and communicating with social media companies
Pokemon Go Developer Niantic Lays Off Quarter Of Workforce
Niantic, developer of popular AR game Pokemon Go, lays off quarter of workforce, cancels two games amidst post-pandemic revenue slowdown
Google To Withdraw News In Canada After New Law
Search engine giant Google becomes second tech firm to block news on its platform in Canada, after new law passed
Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 9
Welcome to Silicon Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 30/06/2023.
Lack Of Reliable Tech Blamed For Poor Productivity, Apogee Finds
New research from Apogee finds nearly half of staff blamed lack of access to right workplace technology for fuelling negativity