Hundreds of thousands of remote homes and businesses across the country will be able to benefit from lightning-fast broadband, as new figures show a record £714 million has been invested in the broadband rollout so far this year.
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Microsoft to Establish AI Hub in London, Led by DeepMind Co-founder
Microsoft is set to launch a new artificial intelligence hub in London, spearheaded by Mustafa Suleyman, the British co-founder of AI giant DeepMind, now owned by Google.
Google Mulls Charging for Premium AI-Powered Search Results
Reports suggest Google is contemplating charging users for exclusive AI-driven search results as part of its subscription services. This potential move could mark a significant shift for the tech giant’s core products.
Microsoft to Offer Teams Separately from Office Suite Worldwide
Microsoft has announced that it will sell its Teams online meeting service separately from its Office software suite worldwide, following a move made six months ago in Europe.
Amazon increases AI startup Anthropic investment with additional $2.75bn funding
Amazon announced on Wednesday that it will be increasing its investment in Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup based in San Francisco, by an additional $2.75 billion.
Cyber chiefs slam Parliament’s ‘pitiful’ £6.5m cyber budget increase amidst China threat
Parliament has boosted its IT budget by only £6.5m in the last financial year as MPs and peers face a barrage of cyber attacks from China, according to official figures.
How IoT Can Enhance Public Safety
The Internet of Things is one of those technologies that have the greatest potential to successfully change a lot of spheres of our professional and daily lives. The IoT industry is actively expanding.
Trump Faces Potential Windfall as Truth Social Enters Stock Market
Donald Trump, facing a substantial fraud fine, might find a lifeline in the stock market through Truth Social, his social media platform. The platform’s parent company, Trump Media, is set to go public following a merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC).
Apple Faces Lawsuit by US Over Smartphone Market ‘Monopoly’
Apple finds itself embroiled in a legal battle with the US Justice Department, accused of leveraging the iPhone to establish a monopoly that drove up prices for consumers and stifled competition.
Microsoft Taps DeepMind Co-Founder to Lead New AI Division
Microsoft has appointed Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind, to spearhead a new AI division within the company.
UK Businesses Struggle to Keep Pace with Cyber Threats, warns Microsoft
The UK are better prepared for cyber attacks than they were a few years ago, according to Microsoft’s UK security boss. However, a larger majority of UK businesses are still vulnerable to threats.
US House Passes Bill Targeting TikTok Ownership
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that compels ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, to sell the popular social media platform or face a complete ban in the United States.
UK government to spend £1.5m on marketing a science and tech investment drive
The UK government is committing £1.5m on a marketing campaign to turbocharge the nation’s science and technology sector, aiming to spark a surge in investment in UK-based tech ventures.
Siemens to invest £100m in Chippenham rail factory site in Wiltshire
Siemens, the German technology giant, has unveiled plans to invest £100 million in a new manufacturing centre at its Chippenham rail signaling factory site in Wiltshire, England.
Britain’s AI sector set to get £100m extra funding in budget
In a move to bolster Britain’s burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to announce a significant increase in funding for the Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI. The funding is expected to double, amounting to £100 million over a five-year period.
