Top 10 AI news
‘People thought I was a communist doing this as a non-profit’: is Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales the last decent tech baron?
In an online landscape characterised by doom and division, the people’s encyclopedia stands out – a huge collective endeavour giving everyone free access to the sum of human knowledge. But with Elon Musk branding it ‘Wokipedia’ and AI looming large, can it survive?
Apple Watch Ultra 3: the biggest and best smartwatch for an iPhone
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is reviewed as the largest and most advanced smartwatch for iPhone users, offering new features and improved performance.
Ultra-HD televisions not noticeably better for typical viewer, scientists say
A new study finds that ultra-HD televisions, including 4K and 8K models, do not provide a noticeably better viewing experience for most people compared to standard HD sets.
Could the internet go offline? Inside the fragile system holding the modern world together
An exploration of the vulnerabilities in the global internet infrastructure, and the risks that could potentially take the internet offline for extended periods.
Labor rules out giving tech giants free rein to mine copyright content to train AI
Australia’s Labor government has decided not to allow technology companies unrestricted access to copyrighted content for training artificial intelligence models.
US and China reach ‘final deal’ on TikTok sale, treasury secretary says
The US and China have reportedly reached a final agreement on the sale of TikTok, according to the US treasury secretary, potentially ending a long-running dispute over the app’s ownership.
AI models may be developing their own ‘survival drive’, researchers say
Researchers suggest that advanced AI models could be developing a form of ‘survival drive’, raising new questions about the future of artificial intelligence and its alignment with human interests.
Inside Microsoft’s Copilot Updates for Human-Centred AI
Microsoft unveils updates to its Copilot platform, focusing on human-centred AI to enhance productivity and collaboration across its suite of tools.
How Salesforce and Stripe Integrate AI Commerce Protocol
Salesforce and Stripe integrate Agentic Commerce Protocol, enabling AI agents to process transactions through ChatGPT and conversational interfaces.
Can Starcloud and Crusoe Launch Data Centres in Space?
Crusoe partners with Starcloud to deploy orbital cloud computing infrastructure using solar power with GPU capacity for AI workloads expected by 2027.
The Findings From WEF & MIT’s AI Earth Observation Research
WEF and MIT Media Lab release research on AI and machine learning for satellite data processing, disaster response and weather forecasting.
Nokia: Is The AI Boom A Supercycle For Data Centres?
Nokia’s CEO discusses the parallels between the current AI boom and the internet boom of the 1990s, and what it means for data centre growth.
How AI & Human Error Drive a Surge in Mobile Cyberattacks
Verizon reports that a combination of AI and human error is fueling a surge in mobile cyberattacks, highlighting the need for improved security measures.
Behind Google’s AI Training Funding for Small Businesses
Google is providing funding and resources to help small businesses and entrepreneurs build AI skills and adopt new technologies.
Why Anthropic Uses Google Cloud TPUs for AI Infrastructure
Anthropic deploys one million Google Cloud tensor processing units in a multi-billion dollar expansion to power Claude AI models and meet growing demand.
How Schneider Electric Use AI for Industry Decarbonisation
Schneider Electric is leveraging AI to electrify, automate, and digitise industrial operations, supporting decarbonisation efforts worldwide.
How OpenAI ChatGPT is Transforming the UK Civil Service
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is being adopted by the UK civil service to streamline operations, improve communication, and enhance public service delivery.
UK Businesses Bet Big on AI, as SAP Predicts ROI Surge
SAP forecasts a surge in return on investment for UK businesses that are betting big on artificial intelligence adoption and integration.
Microsoft: We Must Bank on AI to Transform Climate Finance
Microsoft’s Chief Sustainability Officer highlights the importance of AI in transforming climate finance and scaling up investments for sustainability.
How Microsoft Azure Accelerates Checkout.com’s AI Growth
Microsoft Azure dominates enterprise cloud infrastructure by powering AI transformation and enabling fintech solutions like Checkout.com’s migration.
