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Alexa Urges User To ‘Kill Foster Parents’ In Unsettling Incident
Amazon's use of experimental chatbots on its Alexa AI platform has led to some disturbing conversations and a security breach, a report finds
Bitcoin Plunges Below $5,000
The notoriously volatile cryptocurrency is down about 75 percent since a high of nearly $20,000 late last year, as investors show concern over latest fork
Musk Abandons Plan To Take Tesla Private
The Saudi-backed scheme to take Tesla off of public markets was too complex, Musk says, as competition mounts from Russia's Kalishnikov
IBM Patents Coffee Delivery Drone
The drone system makes use of complex AI and sensors to detect when caffeinated beverages are required
Google’s Duplex Now Identifies Itself As A Robot
The automated appointment-booking service, which uses an AI system to ring businesses, is to begin trials this summer
Japan Drives Ahead With Self-Driving Car System For Tokyo
The system could be in place in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with commercialisation planned for 2022
Russia Out To ‘Own’ Blockchain As Competition Intensifies
'Blockchain will belong to the Russians,' a Russian spy reportedly tells standards delegates
Innovate UK To Invest £6m Into Digital Health Projects
The UK's public innovation agency is to fund trials of digital technologies with the potential to 'significantly' improve healthcare
Exchanges Suspend Trading Amidst Bitcoin Sell-Off
Coinbase was one of three exchanges that suspended Bitcoin trading on Friday as the cryptocurrency lost about one-third of its value
British Researchers Advance Toward Cable-Free Optical Broadband
A UK-led study into 'twisted light' could be a significant move toward broadband at fibre-optic speeds, but without the need for cabling
BBC Partners With Microsoft For Voice-Activated iPlayer Experiment
The BBC has some big plans for the future of iPlayer as voice recognition software continues to evolve
London Dominates Tech Innovation But Smaller UK Cities Thrive In IoT, Data, VR
Manchester is a leader in IoT, while Brighton makes a top ten appearance for AI innovation
UK Parliament Launches Investigation Into Future Of AI
Committee will examine the possibilities of AI and how it could impact society
Heathrow Airport Is Latest To Adopt AR Tech In Bid To Engage Customers
Travellers can interact with exclusive characters in the Pokemon Go-esque app
Leonardo Live: SAP Talks Up Deloitte And Accenture Partnerships
Both firms have partnered with SAP to build and deliver digital services
SAP: Tech Convergence Is Driving Digital Transformation And Industry 4.0
And why there's still plenty more to come from artificial intelligence
Nvidia Joins Forces With Chinese Internet Giant Baidu To Push AI Tech Adoption
The partnership will focus on artificial intelligence in driverless cars, the cloud and research
BP: Digital Transformation Enables ‘Magical’ Innovation Beyond IT
Digital transformation is all about enabling innovation across the whole organisation, not just in IT
DVLA Bets Big On AWS To Drive Cloud Strategy
DVLA has moved multiple systems to AWS to enable innovation and bring cost-saving benefits
Government Launches £700m Fund For Tech Innovation, AI And Robotics Development
The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund will provide financial support for UK businesses working on cutting-edge technology
DHS Wants To Use Neural Networks To Boost Airport Security
Neural networks have many practical applications and body scanning could be one of them
IOC Partners With Intel For VR, 5G And 360 Video Replays At Olympics
Intel will get the chance to show off its virtual reality prowess as well as several other technologies
Nokia Goes Big On Digital Health With Connected Portfolio
New products include a Wi-Fi connected BMI scale and a blood pressure monitor
Huawei Makes Commitment To Digital Innovation In Europe
Huawei wants to partner in digital infrastructure, cultivate digital innovation and contribute to Europe's digital ecosystem
Google Parent Alphabet Tests Drone Traffic Management System
Alphabet this week started testing an early version of a technology for managing unmanned drone delivery systems
Spain’s Biggest Banks Back Red Lyra Blockchain Initiative
Companies will be able to use the network to securely validate services and identities
Gatwick Airport’s 2,000 Beacons Power AR Indoor Navigation
Gatwick's beacon-based positioning system directs passengers around the airport via the camera on their mobile device
London City Airport Transforms Aviation With Digital Air Control Tower
Controllers will have access to high-definition viewing tools and real-time sensory data
Virgin Trains £25m Startup Fund Looks To Improve Train Travel
Entrants are tasked with improving the passenger journey and increasing digital engagement