Tag: Silicon UK

Martha Lane-Fox Warns Against AI ‘Hysteria’

Lastminute.com founder Martha Lane-Fox warns against AI ‘hysteria’ and calls for ‘reasonable conversations’ amidst ChatGPT frenzy This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Martha Lane-Fox Warns Against AI ‘Hysteria’

Virgin Orbit Files For Bankruptcy In US

Sir Richard Branson satellite launch firm Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy in US after failing to secure funding, 18 months after Nasdaq debut This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Virgin Orbit Files For Bankruptcy…

Paris To Ban E-Scooters After Referendum

Paris to ban e-scooters after voter poll, but providers criticise vote in which only 4 percent of residents took part This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Paris To Ban E-Scooters After Referendum

Tesla Sets New Record With Q1 Vehicle Shipments

Tesla sets new shipment record for first quarter following worldwide price cuts, but faces intense competition and economic uncertainty This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla Sets New Record With Q1 Vehicle Shipments

TikTok Owner ByteDance Sees Revenues Soar 30 Pct

TikTok owner ByteDance sees revenues soar 30 percent in 2022 over 2021 as it faces growing hostility outside of China This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TikTok Owner ByteDance Sees Revenues Soar 30 Pct

Google Faces £3.4bn UK Lawsuit Over Adtech Dominance

Google faces second collective UK legal action over claims its dominance of market illegally reduced publishers’ revenues This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Faces £3.4bn UK Lawsuit Over Adtech Dominance

E3 Video Game Gala Event Cancelled

Organisers cancel E3 video game gala return to in-person event as long-running conference struggles to adapt to post-Covid world This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: E3 Video Game Gala Event Cancelled

Italy Bans ChatGPT Over Personal Data Risk

Italian data regulator bans ChatGPT in country and opens probe into whether chatbot’s data collection complies with GDPR This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Italy Bans ChatGPT Over Personal Data Risk

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: How to Combat Cloud Fraud

While telco fraud is currently a prominent news story, there’s a little less chatter on the emerging threat of cloud fraud against enterprises. Learn what current challenges face your business with cloud fraud. Discover techniques to protect your business against…

Twitter Revokes New York Times Checkmark

Elon Musk revokes ‘verified’ checkmark on New York Times Twitter account after newspaper says it will not pay monthly fee This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Twitter Revokes New York Times Checkmark

Leaked Vulkan Files Reveal Kremlin’s Cyberwarfare Tactics

Explosive documents leaked by whistleblower in protest of Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, shine a light on Russia’s cyberwarfare operations This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Leaked Vulkan Files Reveal Kremlin’s Cyberwarfare Tactics

Virgin Orbit Lays Off 85 Percent Of Staff

Nearly 700 jobs to go at Sir Richard Branson’s rocket company Virgin Orbit Holdings, amid reports it will cease operations This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Virgin Orbit Lays Off 85 Percent Of Staff

Judge Rules Google Deleted Chats In Antitrust Case

US federal judge rules Google intentionally sought to “hide the ball” in high profile antitrust case by automatically deleting evidence This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Judge Rules Google Deleted Chats In Antitrust Case

The Risk and Reward of ChatGPT in Cybersecurity

Unless you’ve been on a retreat in some far-flung location with no internet access for the past few months, chances are you’re well aware of how much hype and fear there’s been around ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed…

Why Leaders Must Embrace Technological Chaos

Experience has shown me that chaos can bring about major opportunities for you and your business which would not have materialised in a stable world. Managing chaos is what distinguishes a truly great leader. Many people fear it. Great leaders…

Broadcom’s $61bn VMware Deal Faces Phase 2 CMA Probe

Decision by Broadcom not to offer the UK watchdog remedies to its Phase 1 concerns, triggers in-depth Phase 2 investigation This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Broadcom’s $61bn VMware Deal Faces Phase 2 CMA…

South Korea, US Seek Do Kwon Extradition

Who has first dibs? South Korea and the United States have both requested the extradition of Terra co-founder Do Kwon This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: South Korea, US Seek Do Kwon Extradition

Apple Launches Buy Now, Pay Later Service For US

Fintech move for Apple after it launches service to allow consumers in the US to pay for purchases over time This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Launches Buy Now, Pay Later Service For…

Government Sets Out ‘Adaptable’ AI Plan

White paper sets out UK government’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and seeks feedback from AI professionals This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Government Sets Out ‘Adaptable’ AI Plan

Silicon Labs: Logitech MX Mouse and Keyboard

Full-sized keyboards have fallen out of fashion in the drive to deliver keyboards with smaller form factors to meet the demands of remote workers who may have limited space. However, a full-size keyboard for those who spend hours at their…

Silicon Labs: MX Master 3S Mouse

Designed to complement the MX Keyboard, the MX Mouse shares the same design quality and colour scheme. As a result, they certainly look professional on your desk. Logitech has been evolving the design of its mouse for several decades. In…

Is the future of social media subscription-based?

Meta is the latest tech giant to embrace a subscription-based model, and its new Meta Verified offering follows hot on the tails of Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s brainchild, Twitter Blue. But will Meta Verified shake up the social space forever,…

Alibaba Group To Split In Major Restructure

Alibaba Group to split into six independent unit in major restructure following years of intense pressure from regulators This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Alibaba Group To Split In Major Restructure

Guaranteeing Employee Loyalty for Organisational Success

Based on the latest Gallup Poll research, over half (53%) of employees desire jobs that offer greater stability, contributing to ongoing shifts in the job market. This year, businesses should create a cohesive environment that encourages open communication, collaboration, and…

How Do Market Leaders Get Valuable Consumer Data in 2023

As technology advanced, the scope of treasure hunting expanded, and searching for treasure in previously inaccessible or unknown locations became possible, providing new insights into the world. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: How…

Future Data Breach Threats to UK Businesses

As technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, data breaches have become an ever-growing threat for organisations across the UK, with regular news of high-profile brands targeted by cybercriminals. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read…

France Set To Legalise AI-Powered Surveillance For Olympics

French National Assembly set to approve ‘intelligent’ AI-powered surveillance to safeguard 2024 Paris Olympics, amidst human rights outcry This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: France Set To Legalise AI-Powered Surveillance For Olympics

Is the Future of Social Media Subscription-Based?

Meta is the latest tech giant to embrace a subscription-based model, and its new Meta Verified offering follows hot on the tails of Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s brainchild, Twitter Blue. But will Meta Verified shake up the social space forever,…

A Recession Must Not Halt Modernisation Programmes

A crisis is not necessarily the time for caution. In fact, difficult conditions call for innovative approaches – and there is little doubt about the difficulties ahead. In September, inflation climbed to 10.1%, and the Bank of England announced that…

US Reglators Seek Ban On Crypto Exchange Binance

US regulators sue biggest crypto exchange Binance, alleging violations of US financial laws and seeking injunction This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Reglators Seek Ban On Crypto Exchange Binance

US Reglators Seek To Ban Crypto Exchange Binance

US regulators sue biggest crypto exchange Binance, alleging violations of US financial laws and seeking injunction This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Reglators Seek To Ban Crypto Exchange Binance

US Lawmakers Push TikTok Ban Bill After CEO Testimony

US lawmakers signal increased support for bill that could ban TikTok, after five-hour testimony by chief executive Chew Shou Zi This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Lawmakers Push TikTok Ban Bill After CEO…

Baidu Shows Corporate Chatbot Skills In Closed Session

Baidu shows corporate-focussed chatbot capabilities in closed-door session, but lack of press event triggers investor worries This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Baidu Shows Corporate Chatbot Skills In Closed Session

Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore Dies At 94

Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, known for ‘Moore’s Law’, dies at 94 after helping create modern tech industry and build Silicon Valley This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore Dies At 94

Failed Silicon Valley Bank Assets Acquired By Rival

Assets of failed Silicon Valley Bank acquired by competitor First Citizens in FDIC-brokered deal as banking sector jitters continue This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Failed Silicon Valley Bank Assets Acquired By Rival

Twitter Says Source Code Posted Online

Twitter takes legal action to take down ‘stolen’ source code posted on GitHub and identify who uploaded it, amidst ongoing turmoil This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Twitter Says Source Code Posted Online

Turning the Unamazing into the Amazing

Learn how your business can better support each customer via every touchpoint. How to treat each customer as an individual and how empowering your agents can promote high levels of efficiency and wellbeing. This article has been indexed from Silicon…

Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Arrested In Montenegro

Interpol confirms Do Kwon arrested after six months on the run, after spectacular demise of TerraUSD cryptocurrency This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Arrested In Montenegro

Is Private 5G the Future of Business Connectivity?

As 5G expands, how are businesses using the network to connect their enterprises to customers, business partners and remote workers? Is taking more network control with private 5G a pivotal strategy to ensure innovation continues? This article has been indexed…

Silicon In Focus Podcast: The Cybersecurity Skills Gap

How important has cybersecurity skills become in an enterprise’s defence against the growing cyberattacks they face? Is cybersecurity often seen as just an ‘IT issue’ with little specialist skills or training within a business? And how are businesses approaching the…

Accenture To Cut 19,000 Jobs, After Lowering Forecasts

Accenture confirms it will axe 19,000 jobs, or 2.5 percent of its workforce, amid “significant economic and geopolitical uncertainty” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Accenture To Cut 19,000 Jobs, After Lowering Forecasts

Government Launches NHS Cyber Security Strategy

NHS commitment. Government launches seven year cyber security strategy for the health and adult social care sectors This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Government Launches NHS Cyber Security Strategy

FTX Agrees Deal To Recover $400m From Hedge Fund

New management of failed crypto exchange FTX announce deal to recover more $400 million from a Bahamas-based hedge fund This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: FTX Agrees Deal To Recover $400m From Hedge Fund

OpenAI Fixes Bug With ChatGPT That Exposed User Chats

Chief executive of OpenAI admits “significant issue” in ChatGPT has now been fixed, after user chat titles were exposed This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI Fixes Bug With ChatGPT That Exposed User Chats

UK Watchdog Rules Against Broadcom’s $61bn VMware Buy

CMA’s Phase 1 investigation of Broadcom’s proposed acquisition of VMware, concludes deal could lead to less innovation and drive up costs This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK Watchdog Rules Against Broadcom’s $61bn VMware…

Just Eat Cuts 1,700 Jobs As Delivery Growth Slows

Just Eat cuts 1,700 delivery jobs a month after similar move by Deliveroo, as pandemic-era takeaway delivery growth stalls This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Just Eat Cuts 1,700 Jobs As Delivery Growth Slows

US Rules Bar $52bn Chip Funds From Benefiting China

Proposed rules from US Commerce Department block recipient firms from expanding in China or engaging in joint research and development This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Rules Bar $52bn Chip Funds From Benefiting…

Google Releases Bard Chatbot To Public

Google releases Bard chatbot to limited number of users as it responds to unexpected popularity of Microsoft-backed ChatGPT This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Releases Bard Chatbot To Public

China Approves More Imported Games As Crackdown Eases

Chinese game regulator approves 27 foreign games for domestic release in latest sign that crackdown on gaming industry is easing This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Approves More Imported Games As Crackdown Eases

China Chip Boss Targeted By Anti-Graft Probe

Chinese authorities target Zhao Weiguo, former chairman of chip giant Tsinghua Unigroup, for corruption probe amidst industry struggles This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Chip Boss Targeted By Anti-Graft Probe

Amazon To Cut 9,000 More Jobs

Amazon to cut further 9,000 jobs as it looks to ‘streamline’ company as uncertain economy follows pandemic hiring spree This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon To Cut 9,000 More Jobs

BBC Bans TikTok From Corporate Devices

BBC joins multiple Western governments in banning TikTok over security fears, but continues to use it to promote content This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: BBC Bans TikTok From Corporate Devices

Taiwan Financial Regulator ‘To Oversee Crypto’

Head of main Taiwan financial regulator FSC says body will be responsible for crypto industry, as island tightens controls This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Taiwan Financial Regulator ‘To Oversee Crypto’

Baidu Shares Rise On Positive Ernie AI Reviews

Chinese search engine Baidu sees shares rise after analysts write positively about its Ernie chatbot competitor to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Baidu Shares Rise On Positive Ernie AI Reviews

Huawei ‘Replaced 13,000 Components’ After Sanctions

Huawei has replaced more than 13,000 components with locally made Chinese parts in past three years due to US sanctions, founder says This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Huawei ‘Replaced 13,000 Components’ After Sanctions

Bitcoin Surges Above $28,000 Amidst Banking Turmoil

Biggest cryptocurrency Bitcoin surges to nine-month high after central banks liquidity measures in response to banking sector turmoil This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Bitcoin Surges Above $28,000 Amidst Banking Turmoil

Crypto Investment ‘Scam’ Defrauds Thousands Of Users

Crypto trading app iEarn Bot appears to be massive scam drawing in thousands of investors in multiple countries, report finds This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Crypto Investment ‘Scam’ Defrauds Thousands Of Users

Google Glass Ends For Business Users

End of the road. Business successor to Google Glass known as Glass Enterprise, is to halt enterprise sales and stop software support This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Glass Ends For Business Users

TikTok Banned From UK Government Phones

Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden confirms TikTok is to be banned on government phones over links to China This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TikTok Banned From UK Government Phones

Budget 2023: Industry Reaction To Quantum Investments etc

UK is the world’s third largest tech economy, so Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s spring ‘growth’ budget has generated some reaction This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Budget 2023: Industry Reaction To Quantum…