Category: Silicon UK

The Age of Virtual Assistants

Discover how virtual assistants, powered by AI and innovative technology, are transforming industries and personal productivity. From Siri’s debut to advanced voice assistants, explore their growing impact on customer experiences, ethical considerations, and the future of work. This article has…

Google Threatens New Zealand News Ban Over Law

Google says it would stop linking to news in New Zealand if country passes law forcing revenue-sharing deals with media publishers This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Threatens New Zealand News Ban Over…

EU States Approve China EV Tariffs In Split Vote

EU member states approve hefty tariffs on China-made EVs in spite of opposition from Hungary and auto-producing Germany This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: EU States Approve China EV Tariffs In Split Vote

US Think Tank Probes NASA Staff Over Trump, Musk Criticism

Conservative think tank requests NASA employee communications discussing Donald Trump, Elon Musk as it compiles ‘undesirables list’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Think Tank Probes NASA Staff Over Trump, Musk Criticism

Meta Shows Sound-Capable AI Video Generation Tool

Facebook parent Meta shows AI video generation tool Movie Gen that can create 16-second clips with sound effects and music This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Shows Sound-Capable AI Video Generation Tool

Musk Remains Silent Over SEC Interview

Elon Musk, SEC decline to comment on whether businessman attended latest court-mandated interview as Musk alleges ‘harassment’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Musk Remains Silent Over SEC Interview

US, Microsoft Disrupts Russian FSB Hackers

Internet domains used by “Russian intelligence agents and their proxies” for cyberattacks, seized by the United States and Microsoft This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US, Microsoft Disrupts Russian FSB Hackers

Mike Lynch Died From Drowning, Coroner Inquest Rules

UK’s tech billionaire Dr Mike Lynch died from drowning on his superyacht, but his daughter’s death is under investigation This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Mike Lynch Died From Drowning, Coroner Inquest Rules

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Raises $6.6bn In Funding

OpenAI closes $6.6bn funding round from big name backers, but reportedly asks them not to finance rival AI startups This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Raises $6.6bn In Funding

BT Recoups £105 Million By Recycling Copper Cables

Valuable scrap. As fibre transition continues, BT recycles 3,300 tons of redundant copper cabling, recouping millions of pounds This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: BT Recoups £105 Million By Recycling Copper Cables

US Grounds SpaceX Falcon After Second-Stage Issue

US FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon rockets for third time in three months after Dragon Crew second stage fails to properly execute deorbit burn This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Grounds SpaceX Falcon After…

Judge Adds New Terms For X Brazil Re-Entry

Supreme Court judge says X must pay new fine for temporarily evading IP blocks before service can resume in Brazil This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Judge Adds New Terms For X Brazil Re-Entry

California Governor Vetoes AI Safety Bill

California governor vetoes landmark AI bill that would have mandated government oversight of powerful frontier models This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: California Governor Vetoes AI Safety Bill

Epic Sues Google, Samsung Over App Store Barriers

Epic Games says Samsung’s Auto Blocker flags third-party app stores as malware, requires 21 steps to turn off This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Epic Sues Google, Samsung Over App Store Barriers

Digitally Curious

In Digitally Curious, Andrew Grill explores emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing, offering a practical guide for businesses and individuals to embrace digital transformation and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving world. Learn how curiosity can become your…

Apple Must Face Reduced Claims In Device Privacy Case

Privacy lawsuit against Apple to go ahead after federal judge throws out claims related to some data collection settings This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Must Face Reduced Claims In Device Privacy Case

Microsoft Relaunches Controversial AI Snapshot Tool

Microsoft to introduce snapshot tool Recall to CoPilot+ PCs in November with security changes, amidst privacy concerns This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Relaunches Controversial AI Snapshot Tool

International Tensions, AI Drive Record Chip Spending

AI, government efforts to boost domestic chip manufacturing expected to boost spending on chip tools to record levels This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: International Tensions, AI Drive Record Chip Spending

Google Expert Argues US Ad Case Is Too Narrow

Google expert economist argues Department of Justice ad tech case does not include market’s shift to mobile, social media This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Expert Argues US Ad Case Is Too Narrow

Facebook Parent Fined £75m Over Password Storage

Facebook parent Meta fined 91m euros over unencrypted storage of hundreds of millions of passwords dating back to 2012 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Facebook Parent Fined £75m Over Password Storage

Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses, Quest 3S VR Headset

Meta Connect 2024: New announces include budget VR headset; Orion augmented reality glasses; and AI updates for Meta Glasses This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses, Quest 3S VR Headset

Mozilla Firefox Slapped With Privacy Complaint

One of the most privacy focused web browsers, Firefox, is at the centre of a privacy complaint from Austria’s Noyb This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Mozilla Firefox Slapped With Privacy Complaint

Blackstone To Invest £10bn For Blyth AI Data Centre

Blackstone to invest £10 billion in data centre in England’s north east, at proposed site of Britishvolt battery factory This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Blackstone To Invest £10bn For Blyth AI Data Centre

OpenAI To Remove Non-Profit Control – Report

Restructuring plan for OpenAI’s core business will turn it into a ‘for-profit benefit corporation’, amid funding drive This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI To Remove Non-Profit Control – Report

US DoJ Sues Visa For ‘Monopolising’ Debit Cards

Visa hit with lawsuit from US Department of Justice, over allegations of threatening merchants with high fees and paying off potential rivals This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US DoJ Sues Visa For ‘Monopolising’…

FTX’s Caroline Ellison Sentenced To Two Years In Prison

Caroline Ellison, former girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, sentenced to two years in prison, despite testifying for prosecution in fraud trial This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: FTX’s Caroline Ellison Sentenced To Two Years In…

TikTok Removes Russian State Media Accounts

TikTok removes accounts of Russian state media outlets for ‘covert influence operations’ ahead of US presidential election This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TikTok Removes Russian State Media Accounts

Coinbase Challenges SEC Over Crypto Rules

Coinbase tells federal appeals court SEC has made it impossible to operate compliant crypto business and should create new framework This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Coinbase Challenges SEC Over Crypto Rules

OpenAI Backers ‘Betting It Will Be Worth Trillions’

Venture capital firms participating in $6bn-plus OpenAI funding round betting start-up will be worth trillions, report says This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI Backers ‘Betting It Will Be Worth Trillions’

Xiaomi Asks For Recall Of India Antitrust Report

Smartphone maker Xiaomi asks Indian antitrust regulator to recall August report, saying it failed to redact confidential data This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Xiaomi Asks For Recall Of India Antitrust Report

LinkedIn Suspends Use Of UK Data For AI

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn suspends use of UK user data to train generative AI after concerns expressed by data protection office This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: LinkedIn Suspends Use Of UK Data For AI

The secrets to Developing a High-Performing Data Team

Building a high-performing data team is key to leveraging data for better decision-making. By balancing technical skills with soft skills, fostering continuous learning, and aligning work with business goals, companies can create teams that generate impactful insights and drive meaningful…

Three Key Considerations for Companies Implementing Ethical AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown exponentially, transforming industries worldwide. As its use cases expand, concerns around ethics, data transparency, and regulatory compliance have emerged. Chloé Wade, VP at IDA Ireland, explores the importance of ethical AI frameworks, regulatory guidelines, and…

Beyond CISO Scapegoating: Cultivating Company-Wide Security Mindsets

In the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has transformed from a solitary defender to a collaborative leader. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, businesses must adopt a proactive, company-wide security culture, emphasizing collaboration,…

Demystifying AI Models: How to Choose the Right Ones

Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized artificial intelligence, transforming how businesses interact with and generate content across various mediums. As foundational tools of generative AI, LLMs offer immense potential but also raise important challenges around trust, transparency, and efficiency, making…

Sky Glass Televisions Disabled By Tech Fault

Hundreds of Sky Glass televisions and Stream devices fail to turn on, with speculation of a faulty software update to blame This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Sky Glass Televisions Disabled By Tech Fault

Trump Media Shares Fall To All-Time Low

Shares in Trump Media fall to all-time low on first day former president is entitled to sell his holdings in social media company This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Trump Media Shares Fall To…

Huawei’s Mate XT Launches On Same Day As iPhone 16

Huawei, Apple hold duelling flagship smartphone launches in China as Huawei attracts interest with world’s first double-folding phone This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Huawei’s Mate XT Launches On Same Day As iPhone 16

Qualcomm ‘Offers To Buy Intel’

Mobile chip giant Qualcomm approached Intel with an acquisition offer in recent days, Wall Street Journal reports This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Qualcomm ‘Offers To Buy Intel’

Ukraine Bans Telegram On State-Issued Devices

National security move. Ukraine reportedly bans Telegram on state-issued devices due to Russian security threat This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Ukraine Bans Telegram On State-Issued Devices

Brazil’s Judge Accuses X of ‘Willful’ Circumvention

X at risk of $900,000 daily fine, as Justice de Moraes calls out “willful, illegal and persistent” effort to circumvent court-ordered block This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Brazil’s Judge Accuses X of ‘Willful’…

Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: Turing’s Legacy

Discover the evolution of AI in the Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: Turing’s Legacy. Explore how Turing’s ideas shaped modern AI, its practical applications today, and the future of human-AI collaboration. This article has been indexed from Silicon…

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The State of E-commerce

Explore the latest trends in E-commerce with the Silicon UK In Focus Podcast. Discover how personalisation, AI, data quality, and seamless shopping experiences are transforming the retail landscape. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article:…

YouTube Confirms Ads When Screen Is Paused

Chasing the almighty dollar. Alphabet’s YouTube reportedly confirms it is delivering adverts on a user’s pause screen This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: YouTube Confirms Ads When Screen Is Paused

AI Excites But Stresses CIOs, IDC Expereo Finds

Impact and pressures of artificial intelligence (AI) on corporate executives revealed in new research from IDC and Expereo This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: AI Excites But Stresses CIOs, IDC Expereo Finds

Chinese Hackers Failed To Defeat FBI Botnet Takedown

FBI disrupts Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ hackers ‘Flax Typhoon’, who tried to resist takedown of 260,000-device botnet This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Chinese Hackers Failed To Defeat FBI Botnet Takedown

Intel To Spin Off Foundry Unit As Independent Subsidiary

Turnaround latest. Intel Foundry to become independent subsidiary, while chip factory construction in Germany and Poland will be paused This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel To Spin Off Foundry Unit As Independent Subsidiary

Google Urges London Tribunal To Dismiss Mass Lawsuit

Alphabet urges Competition Appeal Tribunal to dismiss mass lawsuit seeking up to £7bn ($9.3bn) for allegedly abusing search dominance This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Urges London Tribunal To Dismiss Mass Lawsuit

Qualcomm Loses Appeal Over EU Antitrust Fine

EU General Court upholds European Commission €242m antitrust fine against Qualcomm, after it allegedly forced a UK firm out of business This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Qualcomm Loses Appeal Over EU Antitrust Fine

Meta Bans Russian State Media Networks

Russian state media networks including RT, Rossiya Segodnya etc banned by Meta Platforms for “foreign interference activity” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Bans Russian State Media Networks

Intel ‘Lost PlayStation 6 Chip Bid To AMD’

Intel reportedly lost bid to design, manufacture PlayStation 6 processor to AMD in blow to troubled foundry business This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel ‘Lost PlayStation 6 Chip Bid To AMD’

Intel, AWS To Collaborate On AI Chip In Major Win

AWS to work with Intel on designing, manufacturing AI data centre chip in significant win for Intel manufacturing business This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel, AWS To Collaborate On AI Chip In Major…

US Sanctions Commercial Spyware Group

US issues new sanctions on Intellexa, Greece-based company founded by former Israeli military office, over Predator spyware used around world This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Sanctions Commercial Spyware Group

China Touts ‘Significant’ Advances In Chipmaking Tools

China’s technology ministry says two upcoming chip manufacturing tools made ‘significant breakthroughs’, but still lag cutting edge This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Touts ‘Significant’ Advances In Chipmaking Tools

China ‘Closing Gap’ With West In AI

China rapidly closing gap with US and West on artificial intelligence and other areas, while lagging in chipmaking, finds US think tank This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China ‘Closing Gap’ With West In…

US House Passes Bill Targeting Chinese EV Battery Tech

US House of Representatives passes bill restricting tax credits for electric vehicles using battery technology licensed from China This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US House Passes Bill Targeting Chinese EV Battery Tech

GenAI Shopping: Revolutionising Retail Experiences

Discover how Generative AI is transforming the retail experience with personalised interactions, AI-powered search, and dynamic product customisation. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: GenAI Shopping: Revolutionising Retail Experiences

NASA Mission To Jupiter’s Europa Gets Go-Ahead

NASA to launch ‘Europa Clipper’ mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa next month as it seeks evidence of life in ocean below icy crust This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: NASA Mission To Jupiter’s Europa…