Tag: Silicon UK

Self-Publishing Authors Flock To ChatGPT

ChatGPT already used to author hundreds of self-published ebooks, as questions remain over ethical, legal issues – not to mention quality This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Self-Publishing Authors Flock To ChatGPT

China Overhauls Overseas, Domestic IPO Rules

China introduces major overhaul of rules governing IPOs on mainland and overseas exchanges, following years-long crackdown This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Overhauls Overseas, Domestic IPO Rules

Huobi, OKX To Apply For Hong Kong Crypto Licences

Major crypto exchanges Huobi Global and OKX to apply for licences under new Hong Kong regulatory regime aimed at turning city into crypto hub This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Huobi, OKX To Apply…

Government Advised To Ban Remote Driving From Abroad

Drivers should not be able to remotely drive vehicles from outside the UK, Law Commission advises, finding legal ‘grey area’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Government Advised To Ban Remote Driving From Abroad

Microsoft ‘Testing Ads’ In Bing Search AI Chat

Microsoft reportedly in early conversations with ad agencies about inserting paid links in Bing search AI chat results This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft ‘Testing Ads’ In Bing Search AI Chat

Tesla ‘Considering’ Sigma Lithium Buyout

Telsa reportedly in talks about acquiring Canada’s Sigma Lithium as demand for key EV battery material vastly outpaces supply This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla ‘Considering’ Sigma Lithium Buyout

Ola Electric Plans ‘World’s Biggest’ EV Hub In India

EV maker Ola Electric plans ‘world’s biggest’ electric vehicle manufacturing centre in southern India as it seeks to localise supply chain This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Ola Electric Plans ‘World’s Biggest’ EV Hub…

Apple ‘Lays Off Contractors’ Following Cook Pay Cut

Apple reportedly cutting costs by laying off ‘hundreds’ of contract workers, after slashing Tim Cook’s pay by more than 40 percent This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple ‘Lays Off Contractors’ Following Cook Pay…

SpaceX Launches Starlink, Inmarsat Satellites

SpaceX launches latest tranche of Starlink satellites back-to-back with launch of Inmarsat high-orbit connectivity spacecraft This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: SpaceX Launches Starlink, Inmarsat Satellites

Facebook, Instagram To Get Paid Verification

Facebook, Instagram to offer paid ‘blue tick’ verification starting in Australia and New Zealand this week, following similar move by Twitter This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Facebook, Instagram To Get Paid Verification

Meta Oversight Board Pledges Quicker Case Reviews

Facebook’s Supreme Court, the Oversight Board, say it will review more content moderation cases and do it faster than before This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Oversight Board Pledges Quicker Case Reviews

Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Charged By US SEC

Do Kwon, co-founder of the failed TerraUSD cryptocurrency, has been charged by US authorities with fraud, after months on the run This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Charged By US…

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Steps Down

One of the first Google employees, YouTube’s CEO Susan Wojcicki, has confirmed she is stepping down after 25 years This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Steps Down

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Bond Backers Revealed

As Sam Bankman-Fried faces questions over his use of a VPN, the identity of the $250 million bond guarantors are revealed This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Bond Backers Revealed

British Police At Risk From Chinese Drones, CCTV Cameras

Amid concern of Chinese spy balloons, UK’s Camera Commissioner warns British police about their use of Chinese drones, cameras This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: British Police At Risk From Chinese Drones, CCTV Cameras

Mark Zuckerberg Gains Extra $4m To Protect Him, Family

Security cost to protect Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and his family has been increased by millions of dollars, after “specific threats” previously This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Mark Zuckerberg Gains Extra $4m To Protect…

Avaya Files For Chapter 11 Protection, Again

Filing for bankruptcy protection will allow cloud comms provider Avaya to reduce its total debt burden to manageable levels This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Avaya Files For Chapter 11 Protection, Again

Tesla To Open 7,500 Chargers In US To Other EVs

Biden administration announces that Tesla will open 7,500 chargers to vehicles from other EV makers in the US This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla To Open 7,500 Chargers In US To Other EVs

Microsoft “Permanently Disables” Internet Explorer

Final final twitch of the Internet Explorer corpse? Microsoft has “permanently disabled” Internet Explorer from Windows 10 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft “Permanently Disables” Internet Explorer

Meta Oversight Board Pledges Quicker Case Reviews

Facebook’s Supreme Court, the Oversight Board, say it will review more content moderation cases and do it faster than before This article has been indexed from Silicon UK   Read the original article:   Meta Oversight Board Pledges Quicker Case…

Tesla Staff In NY Launch Union Campaign

Elon is not going to be pleased. Tesla workers in New York state launch unionisation campaign, despite Elon Musk opposition This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla Staff In NY Launch Union Campaign

Meta’s Chief Business Officer To Leave After 13 Years

Long-serving chief business officer Marne Levine is to leave Meta in the summer, following the departure of Sheryl Sandberg last year This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta’s Chief Business Officer To Leave After…

US Mobile Operators Suffer Outages, Issues

Number of US mobile operators including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon experienced outages and difficulties late Monday This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Mobile Operators Suffer Outages, Issues

Beijing To Support ChatGPT-Style AI Services

China capital Beijing to support major firms in developing ChatGPT-style services, as companies look to compete with popular AI chatbot This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Beijing To Support ChatGPT-Style AI Services

New York Regulator Orders Shutdown Of Major Stablecoin

New York regulator orders Paxos Trust to stop issuing third-biggest stablecoin Binance USD, as authorities crack down on crypto industry This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: New York Regulator Orders Shutdown Of Major Stablecoin

South Korean Start-Up Challenges Nvidia AI Dominance

South Korean start-up Rebellions releases AI chip Atom to challenge Nvidia in domestic market, as country’s government backs industry growth This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: South Korean Start-Up Challenges Nvidia AI Dominance

Funding Round Values China EV Maker Zeekr At $13bn

Geely electric vehicle brand Zeekr valued at $13bn following latest external funding round, as company prepares for possible IPO This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Funding Round Values China EV Maker Zeekr At $13bn

Zoom Sheds 15 Percent Of Workforce

Post Covid pandemic reality bites as Zoom confirms it will axe 15 percent of its workforce, which impacts 1,300 jobs This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Zoom Sheds 15 Percent Of Workforce

ARM Boss Committed To Public Listing In 2023

Chief executive Rene Haas says ARM is committed to an initial public offering this year, and plans are “underway now” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: ARM Boss Committed To Public Listing In 2023

Microsoft Adds AI To Bing Search Engine, Edge Browser

Challenge to Google, as Microsoft announces new AI-powered Bing homepage that allows a user to chat with search engine This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Adds AI To Bing Search Engine, Edge Browser

Yahoo To Layoff 20 Percent Of Workforce

Job losses to begin at Yahoo with 1,600 staff set to lose their jobs, in latest tranche of layoffs impacting tech sector This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Yahoo To Layoff 20 Percent Of…

Google To Release ChatGPT-Style AI Chatbot

Google to release Lamda-powered AI chatbot in latest move to counter massive popularity of Microsoft-backed ChatGPT This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google To Release ChatGPT-Style AI Chatbot

LockBit Claims Responsibility For Royal Mail Attack

Russia-linked LockBit gang claims responsibility for Royal Mail attack last month, says it will publish data if ransom not paid This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: LockBit Claims Responsibility For Royal Mail Attack

UK Sanctions Seven Russian Ransomware Cyber Criminals

Seven Russian nationals sanctioned by the UK and United States, in the first wave of co-ordinated action against ransomware attacks This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK Sanctions Seven Russian Ransomware Cyber Criminals

SpaceX Restricts Ukrainian Starlink Use For Drones

Elon Musk firm takes steps to halt Ukraine’s use of Starlink connectivity in engagements with Russian invaders This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: SpaceX Restricts Ukrainian Starlink Use For Drones

Twitter Tells Users They Have Hit Daily Post Limit

Twitter users informed they have hit their daily post limit, as European Commission criticises its disinformation takedown efforts This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Twitter Tells Users They Have Hit Daily Post Limit

Netflix Expands Password Sharing Crackdown

Streaming giant Netflix password says sharing by 100 million households is impacting its ability to invest in new TV and films This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Netflix Expands Password Sharing Crackdown

Silicon In Focus Podcast: Wellness Tech for Businesses

In this Silicon In Focus Podcast, Dr Oliver Harrison, CEO, Koa Health, outlines the challenges business face, particularly when supporting positive mental health, and how technology can be an integral component of initiatives business leaders can use to ensure their…

Zoom Sheds 15 Percent Of Workforce

Post Covid pandemic reality bites as Zoom confirms it will axe 15 percent of its workforce, which impacts 1,300 jobs This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Zoom Sheds 15 Percent Of Workforce

Microsoft Adds AI To Bing Search Engine, Edge Browser

Challenge to Google, as Microsoft announces new AI-powered Bing homepage that allows a user to chat with search engine This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Adds AI To Bing Search Engine, Edge Browser

ARM Boss Committed To Public Listing In 2023

Chief executive Rene Haas says ARM is committed to an initial public offering this year, and plans are “underway now” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: ARM Boss Committed To Public Listing In 2023

SpaceX May Attempt Starship Launch In March

Elon Musk says first SpaceX Starship orbital launch may take place in March as company seeks critical test of long-range space vehicle This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: SpaceX May Attempt Starship Launch In…

China’s Baidu Prepares ChatGPT-Style Service

Search engine provider Baidu says putting finishing touches on ChatGPT-style service Ernie Bot as China AI-related stocks soar This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China’s Baidu Prepares ChatGPT-Style Service

How to Set Up the Perfect Workspace at Home

As businesses continue to create hybrid working spaces, the time spent working from home increases. Therefore, creating a functional space that is efficient and healthy is essential. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: How…

Chinese Version Of TikTok To Expand Food Delivery Service

Chinese version of Tiktok, Douyin, set to expand food delivery trial more broadly across China, capitalising on e-commerce success This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Chinese Version Of TikTok To Expand Food Delivery Service

Court Approves Lawsuit Against Meta In Kenya

Labour court in Kenya says Facebook parent Meta can be sued in the country by content moderator citing psychological harm This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Court Approves Lawsuit Against Meta In Kenya

UK Considers Backing Official ‘Digital Pound’

Bank of England and UK Treasury propose government-backed digital pound that could supplant cash by end of decade This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK Considers Backing Official ‘Digital Pound’

Google To Release ChatGPT-Style AI Chatbot

Google to release Lamda-powered AI chatbot in latest move to counter massive popularity of Microsoft-backed ChatGPT This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google To Release ChatGPT-Style AI Chatbot

LockBit Claims Responsibility For Royal Mail Attack

Russia-linked LockBit gang claims responsibility for Royal Mail attack last month, says it will publish data if ransom not paid This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: LockBit Claims Responsibility For Royal Mail Attack

Apple Discounts High-End iPhones In China As Demand Sags

High-end Apple iPhones sell at up to 10 percent discount in China after company announces disappointing earnings, as demand falters This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Discounts High-End iPhones In China As Demand…

Court Considers Independent FTX Probe

US bankruptcy court to consider DOJ demand that it appoint independent examiner to probe fraud charges in FTX collapse This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Court Considers Independent FTX Probe

Google ‘Invests $300m’ In AI Start-Up Anthropic

OpenAI competitors Anthropic and Cohere raising hundreds of millions as tech giants seek foothold in generative AI sector This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google ‘Invests $300m’ In AI Start-Up Anthropic

Wall Street Advisory Firm Sues Twitter Over Unpaid Bill

Wall Street advisory firm sues Twitter claiming nearly $2m in unpaid bills from last year as Elon Musk continues cost-cutting drive This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Wall Street Advisory Firm Sues Twitter Over…

Musk Cleared Over Tesla ‘Funding Secured’ Tweets

Jury clears Elon Musk of wrongdoing in class-action lawsuit over 2018 Tesla privatisation tweets plaintiffs said cost them billions This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Musk Cleared Over Tesla ‘Funding Secured’ Tweets

Australian Start-Up To Take Over Battery Maker Britishvolt

Australian battery start-up Recharge Industries reaches deal with administrators to take over collapsed UK battery venture Britishvolt This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Australian Start-Up To Take Over Battery Maker Britishvolt

Samsung Unveils Premium Galaxy S23 Series

Amid global smartphone shipment declines, Samsung takes wraps off its new premium smartphone portfolio with the Galaxy S23 Series This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Samsung Unveils Premium Galaxy S23 Series

ChatGPT Firm Trails Subscription Fee, Detection Tool

OpenAI’s popular chatbot is to be trialled in the US at a monthly subscription fee of $20, and tool to detect AI-generated text This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: ChatGPT Firm Trails Subscription Fee,…

UK Government Details Plan To Regulate Crypto, Post FTX

HM Treasury reveals “ambitious plans” to protect consumer and businesses by “robustly regulating cryptoasset activities” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK Government Details Plan To Regulate Crypto, Post FTX

PayPal To Axe 7 Percent Of Workforce

More job losses as PayPal announces plan to lay off 2,000 staff amid “challenging macroeconomic environment” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: PayPal To Axe 7 Percent Of Workforce

Alphabet Earnings Miss Expectations, As YouTube Declines

Google parent Alphabet has felt the impact of reduced advertising spending, after its latest financials mostly missed Wall Street expectations This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Alphabet Earnings Miss Expectations, As YouTube Declines

Intel Cuts Pay For Staff, Executives

Salaries for mid-level staff and senior management at Intel have been cut after it posted lower-than-expected sales forecast This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel Cuts Pay For Staff, Executives

Amazon Posts Annual Loss, Amid Restructuring

Worse than anticipated earnings for Amazon on Thursday, amid difficulties after pandemic boom and 18,000 job losses This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon Posts Annual Loss, Amid Restructuring

US Justice Department Requests Tesla Self-Driving Documents

Tesla says US Justice Department has requested document related to Autopilot and ‘Full Self-Driving’ systems amidst regulatory scrutiny This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Justice Department Requests Tesla Self-Driving Documents