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AI Used In Most Organisations, But Staff Unaware
New research from UKG finds that AI is now used by majority of organisations, but most staff are unaware of it
Machine Learning: Recruiting for AI Skills
As AI moves to the top of the digital transformation strategies of many businesses, is the skills gap a clear and present danger that could prevent your company from taking advantage of the advantages AI could bring?
Nvidia, Foxconn Partner Up To Build AI Data Centres
New class of data centres are to be constructed by iPhone maker Foxconn and Nvidia to “accelerate the AI industrial revolution”
IT Spending Worldwide To Increase 8 Percent Next Year
Despite economic worries, Gartner says IT spending in 2024 will rise 8 percent, but spending on generative AI will not feature
Five Eyes Intelligence Heads Warn Of Chinese Cyber Espionage
Heads of Five Eyes intelligence agencies come together to accuse China of intellectual property theft and using AI for hacking
China Lashes Out As US Tightens Chip Export Controls
Trade war intensifies, as Beijing lashes out at toughens export controls from US. Nvidia confirms new rules will impact AI chips
AMD To Buy AI Startup As Nvidia Battle Heats Up
US chipmaker AMD is to acquire startup Nod.ai for undisclosed amount, as AI competition against rival Nvidia ramps up
How Does Artificial Intelligence Affect Intellectual Property Protection?
Meta To Axe Staff In Reality Labs Unit Wednesday
Staff reductions reportedly underway at Metaverse-oriented Reality Labs Unit, otherwise known as Facebook Agile Silicon Team
EU Urges Risk Assessments On Critical Technology
Amid rising tensions with certain nations, EU officials urge member states to immediately conduct risk assessments of most sensitive tech
Microsoft Boss Nadella Testifies Against “Google Web”
“Everyone talks about the open web, but there is really the Google Web,” testifies Satya Nadella in landmark trial against Google
Microsoft Chief Nadella To Testify In Google Trial
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella to testify on Monday in Google antitrust trial as prosecutors seek to illustrate search dominance
EU Says No Formal Investigation Into AI Chips After Nvidia Raid
European Commission says no formal probe as yet into AI chip sector, following raid of Nvidia's offices by French competition authority
CIA Builds Own Artificial Intelligence Tool – Report
US intelligence agency, the CIA, is reportedly building its own AI tool to assist in its intelligence gathering activities
Sir Jony Ive And OpenAI Discuss AI Hardware Project – Report
Apple's former chief designer Jony Ive in reportedly discussions with OpenAI to build AI hardware consumer device, backed by Softbank
Meta Connect 2023: Meta Launches AI Chatbots With Personalities
Developer conference begins with Meta introducing AI chatbots with celebrity personalities for Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook
AI To Ease Unnecessary Software Burden On UK Businesses, Freshworks Finds
Amid pressure on IT budgets, Freshworks research shows IT managers are dealing with 160 percent more software than last year
Cisco Bolsters Cybersecurity Credentials With Splunk Buy For $28bn
Cisco makes one of its largest ever purchases, acquiring software and cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion
Amazon Adds Generative AI To Alexa, Amid Device Updates
Launch event sees Amazon offer more conversational interactions with Alexa, after upgrading it with generative AI capabilities
Google Adds AI Chatbot Bard To Gmail, YouTube, Google Docs
Major expansion for Chatbot Bard as Google connects it to full suite tools including Google Docs, Gmail and YouTube
UK’s Foundation Model Review Warns Of AI Risks
British competition watchdog proposes seven guiding principles for the foundation models that underpin AI systems
Tech Leaders Gather For Closed Senate Summit On AI
Satya Nadella, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and others gather for closed Senate session for AI
UK Researchers Develop Train AI To Aid Air-Traffic Controllers
UK researchers at University of Exeter, Alan Turing Institute and NATS develop virtual airspace to train AI air traffic controllers
Research: Majority Of UK, Ireland Businesses Already Using AI
Some 84 percent of businesses in UK and Ireland already using AI in some capacity, with nearly one-quarter having broad implementations
Intel Pushes Nvidia Chip Competition Amidst AI Frenzy
Intel positions Gaudi AI GPU accelerator as direct Nvidia competition as funding for chip start-ups evaporates
Ant Group Launches Finance-Focused AI Large Language Model
Chinese fintech giant Ant Group launches finance-focused large language model as competition heats up for AI-based apps
UK Government Details AI Safety Summit Ambitions
Government announces key objectives for the global AI Safety Summit in November, being held at Bletchley Park
Google DeepMind Trials Watermarks For AI Images
Google DeepMind develops tool to identify images generated by machines, as tech industry seeks safeguards for AI
NCSC Warns Over AI Chatbot Cyber Risks
UK's cyber guardian, NCSC, issues warning to organisations integrating AI driven chatbots into their businesses