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Google Agrees To Pay Canadian News Publishers

Agreement with Canadian government will see Google pay local news publishers $73 million a year. Meta dispute however, continues This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Agrees To Pay Canadian News Publishers

Uber To Tempt London Black Cabs With App Offer

Uber is to open up its platform to London’s black cabs in 2024, but taxi association says there is no demand for it This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Uber To Tempt London Black…

AWS re:Invent: Amazon Announces Two New AI Chips

Amazon Web Services announces the next generation of two AWS-designed chip families, namely the AWS Graviton4 and AWS Trainium2 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: AWS re:Invent: Amazon Announces Two New AI Chips

Google To Begin Deleting Inactive Accounts On Friday

Users have until Friday, as search giant Google moves ahead with plan to delete accounts inactive for at least two years This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google To Begin Deleting Inactive Accounts On…

Japan Space Agency Hacked, But No Rocket Data Accessed

Admission of ‘unauthorised access’ of a network server at Japan’s space agency (JAXA), but sensitive data not compromised This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Japan Space Agency Hacked, But No Rocket Data Accessed

AWS re:Invent: Amazon Nvidia Expand Collaboration

Amazon Web Services and Nvidia expand partnership with new supercomputing infrastructure, software and services for generative AI This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: AWS re:Invent: Amazon Nvidia Expand Collaboration

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 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Objection Filed To Meta’s Paid Ad-Free Subscription

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 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Russia Places Meta Spokesman On Wanted List

US, UK, Others Agree ‘Secure By Design’ AI

Cybersecurity for AI. Countries including the US, UK, Germany sign international agreement to keep AI safe from rogue actors This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US, UK, Others Agree ‘Secure By Design’ AI

Binance Founder Zhao Pleads To Leave United States

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao urges US judge to reject DoJ request to stop him leaving the United States before sentencing This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Binance Founder Zhao Pleads To Leave United…

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? This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read…

Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon To Be Extradited

Court in Montenegro approves extradition of ‘cryptocurrency king’ Do Kwon, but to which country? South Korea or United States? This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon To Be Extradited

OpenAI Made AI Breakthrough Before Ousting Of Sam Altman

Before brief ousting of Sam Altman, OpenAI researchers warned the board of powerful AI discovery that could threaten humanity This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI Made AI Breakthrough Before Ousting Of Sam Altman

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. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech…

YouTube Denies Slowing Down Mozilla Firefox

Alphabet’s YouTube insists it is not slowing down Firefox, after complaints videos are taking extra long to load on the browser This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: YouTube Denies Slowing Down Mozilla Firefox

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 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs In…

Autumn Statement 2023: Tech Implications

Chancellor’s Autumn statement for the tech industry focused on AI, quantum computing, R&D tax credits, and more This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Autumn Statement 2023: Tech Implications

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 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Pleas Guilty,…

US DOJ Negotiates With Binance Over $4bn Settlement

US Justice Department reportedly in talks with Binance to conclude years-long criminal investigation with massive $4 billion fine This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US DOJ Negotiates With Binance Over $4bn Settlement

Musk’s X Sues Media Matters Over Nazism Report

Elon Musk’s X sues nonprofit Media Matters over report that prompted IBM, Apple, Disney, others to pull advertising This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Musk’s X Sues Media Matters Over Nazism Report

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 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI Staff Threaten To Resign Over…

Do We Want an Immersive Web?

A fully immersive web should have been a reality by now but is conspicuous by its absence. Do businesses need these immersive spaces? Is there a business case to build these environments? Does the technology need to improve further for…

BYD Targets Tesla With Premium ‘Sea Lion’ EV

World’s biggest EV maker BYD launches direct competition to Tesla with Sea Lion 07 SUV, along with new launches from Li Auto, Zeekr, Xpeng This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: BYD Targets Tesla With…

OpenAI’s Altman Courted Investors For AI Chip, Device

In weeks before his shock ouster from OpenAI Altman was reportedly looking to raise billions for an AI chip start-up and an AI-focused device This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI’s Altman Courted Investors…

Altman, Brockman Join Microsoft After Shock OpenAI Ouster

Former OpenAI chief Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman join Microsoft to lead new AI research team after chaotic weekend negotiations This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Altman, Brockman Join Microsoft After Shock OpenAI…

Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 27

Welcome to Silicon UK Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 17/11/2023. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech…

US Wraps Up Landmark Antitrust Case Against Google

Government wraps up its evidentiary phase of landmark antitrust case against Alphabet’s Google, but closing arguments may come in 2024 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Wraps Up Landmark Antitrust Case Against Google

Microsoft Unveils Two Customised Chips For AI

Two custom-designed chips will deliver AI services and will be used internally in Microsoft data centres and Azure cloud This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Unveils Two Customised Chips For AI

Amazon Repurposes Astro Robot As Security Guard

Amazon is turning its Astro robot into a security guard to help businesses detect break-ins and provide 24×7 monitoring of their premises This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon Repurposes Astro Robot As Security…

Nepal Bans TikTok Over Harm To ‘Social Harmony’

Nepal bans TikTok, citing disruption to ‘social harmony’ and ‘social relations’, as other countries ban app on security grounds This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nepal Bans TikTok Over Harm To ‘Social Harmony’

Asda Owner EG Group Orders Tesla EV Superchargers

Petrol station operator and Asda owner EG Group orders Tesla superchargers as it looks to expand charging network across UK and Europe This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Asda Owner EG Group Orders Tesla…

Foxconn Launches First Communications Satellites

Foxconn launches two prototype communications satellites aboard SpaceX rocket as proof-of-concept for broadband and smart vehicle plans This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Foxconn Launches First Communications Satellites

Carmakers Sell EVs At Discount As Demand Slows

Carmakers in Western countries have begun discounting electric vehicles (EVs) for the first time amidst first slowdown since 2020 surge This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Carmakers Sell EVs At Discount As Demand Slows

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The Tech Generation

How do you define tech literacy in the context of the modern workplace. What are the advantages of having tech-literate employees in today’s business environment? This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Silicon UK In…

Microsoft Resolves Outage Affecting Teams, Xbox Live

Outage affects thousands of Teams, Xbox Live users in UK, Germany, other European countries on launch day of new Call of Duty game This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Resolves Outage Affecting Teams,…

OpenAI Says ChatGPT Outage Caused By DDoS Attack

Outage of OpenAI’s ChatGPT service is being blamed on a DDoS attack by pro-Russian hacking group Anonymous Sudan This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI Says ChatGPT Outage Caused By DDoS Attack

Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 26

Welcome to Silicon UK Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 10/11/2023. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech…

Celsius Network Approved To Exit Bankruptcy

New Jersey-based Celsius Network receives US bankruptcy court approval for a restructuring plan so it can exit Chapter 11 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Celsius Network Approved To Exit Bankruptcy

Newport Wafer Fab Sold To US Buyer For $177m

The two year national security saga surrounding the UK’s largest chip-making facility, Newport Wafer Fab (NWF), looks to have been resolved. This week it emerged that US-based chip firm Vishay Intertechnology has agreed to buy Newport Wafer Fab for $177…

OpenAI Prepares GPT Store, Adds ‘Turbo’ GPT-4

OpenAI prepares GPT Store for customised GPTs, launches more powerful GPT-4 Turbo that can analyse 3,000 pages of text input This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI Prepares GPT Store, Adds ‘Turbo’ GPT-4

EU Agrees New Restrictions For Online Political Ads

EU negotiators agree new rules for online political advertising amidst concern about voter manipulation, disinformation This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: EU Agrees New Restrictions For Online Political Ads

Baidu ‘Turns To Huawei’ For AI Chips

Baidu reportedly begins ordering AI chips from Huawei, as US export controls stimulate Chinese manufacturers to new advances This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Baidu ‘Turns To Huawei’ For AI Chips

Bumble Chief Whitney Wolfe Herd To Step Down

Whitney Wolfe Herd, chief executive and founder of women-first dating app Bumble, to step down after nearly 10 years This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Bumble Chief Whitney Wolfe Herd To Step Down

Epic And Google Go To Court Over App Store Fees

Epic Games takes Google to court with antitrust claims over Play Store fees, arguing company faces ‘no meaningful competition’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Epic And Google Go To Court Over App Store…

Italy Seizes £677m From Airbnb In Tax Dispute

Italy seizes £677m from short-term rental platform Airbnb, alleging company failed to withold appropriate taxes from landlords This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Italy Seizes £677m From Airbnb In Tax Dispute

WeWork Files For Bankruptcy Protection In US

WeWork, once valued privately at $47bn and seen as future of workplace, files for bankruptcy in US amidst heavy losses This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: WeWork Files For Bankruptcy Protection In US

Tesla To Build Cut-Price EV In Germany: Report

Report says Tesla to build 25,000 euro electric vehicle (EV) at German plant as it seeks to master fast die-casting tech This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla To Build Cut-Price EV In Germany:…

Japan’s NTT To Invest In US Driverless Car Start-Up

Japan telco NTT to invest in Toyota-backed US driverless car start-up May Mobility, citing ‘momentum’ around the tech This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Japan’s NTT To Invest In US Driverless Car Start-Up

X Reinstates More Controversial UK Banned Accounts

X, formerly Twitter, reinstates accounts of two UK public figures banned for hate speech amist content moderation criticism This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: X Reinstates More Controversial UK Banned Accounts