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, Wikipedia stands out as 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
Apple’s latest Ultra 3 smartwatch offers the largest and most feature-rich experience for iPhone users, with new health and fitness features and improved battery life.

Ultra-HD televisions not noticeably better for typical viewer, scientists say
A new study finds that for most viewers, ultra-HD (4K and 8K) televisions do not provide a noticeably better experience compared to standard HD, challenging the value of expensive upgrades.

Could the internet go offline? Inside the fragile system holding the modern world together
Experts warn that the internet’s underlying protocols are vulnerable to sudden, cascading failures, raising concerns about the resilience of the global digital infrastructure.

Labor rules out giving tech giants free rein to mine copyright content to train AI
Australia’s Labor government has rejected proposals to allow tech giants unrestricted access to copyrighted content for AI training, citing concerns over creators’ rights.

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, resolving a long-running dispute over the app’s ownership and data security.

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 risks and ethics of artificial intelligence.

Inside Microsoft’s Copilot Updates for Human-Centred AI
Microsoft unveils new Copilot updates focused on human-centred AI, enhancing productivity and collaboration through advanced generative models and user-friendly interfaces.

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 for seamless shopping experiences.
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 compares the current AI boom to the internet boom of the 1990s, predicting a supercycle for data centre growth and infrastructure investment.

How AI & Human Error Drive a Surge in Mobile Cyberattacks
Verizon reports that a combination of AI-driven threats and human error is fueling a surge in mobile cyberattacks, highlighting the need for robust security strategies.

Behind Google’s AI Training Funding for Small Businesses
Google launches funding and training initiatives 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 leverages AI to electrify, automate, and digitise industrial operations, supporting decarbonisation and sustainability goals.

How OpenAI ChatGPT is Transforming the UK Civil Service
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is being adopted by the UK civil service to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, and improve public sector efficiency.
UK Businesses Bet Big on AI, as SAP Predicts ROI Surge
SAP forecasts a surge in return on investment for UK businesses betting on AI, as adoption accelerates across industries.

Microsoft: We Must Bank on AI to Transform Climate Finance
Microsoft’s CSO highlights the role of AI in transforming climate finance, turning $800 million into $12 billion of climate funds through innovative technology.

How Microsoft Azure Accelerates Checkout.com’s AI Growth
Microsoft Azure powers AI transformation for Checkout.com, enabling fintech solutions and supporting the company’s migration to enterprise cloud infrastructure.