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
A review of the Apple Watch Ultra 3, highlighting its features as the largest and most advanced smartwatch for iPhone users.

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 the average person compared to standard HD.

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.

Labor rules out giving tech giants free rein to mine copyright content to train AI
The Australian Labor government has decided against allowing technology companies unrestricted access to copyrighted content for AI training purposes.

US and China reach ‘final deal’ on TikTok sale, treasury secretary says
The US and China have reportedly reached a final agreement regarding the sale of TikTok, according to the US treasury secretary.

AI models may be developing their own ‘survival drive’, researchers say
Researchers suggest that advanced AI models may be developing a form of ‘survival drive’, raising new questions about AI safety and alignment.

Inside Microsoft’s Copilot Updates for Human-Centred AI
A look at Microsoft’s latest Copilot updates, focusing on human-centred AI and productivity enhancements.

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, especially for data centre growth.

How AI & Human Error Drive a Surge in Mobile Cyberattacks
A report on how the combination of AI and human error is fueling a surge in mobile cyberattacks, according to Verizon.

Behind Google’s AI Training Funding for Small Businesses
Google is funding AI training for small businesses, helping 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 industries for decarbonisation and sustainability.

How OpenAI ChatGPT is Transforming the UK Civil Service
An overview of how OpenAI’s ChatGPT is being used to transform operations and services within the UK civil service.
UK Businesses Bet Big on AI, as SAP Predicts ROI Surge
SAP predicts a surge in return on investment as UK businesses increase their adoption of AI technologies.

Microsoft: We Must Bank on AI to Transform Climate Finance
Microsoft highlights the importance of AI in transforming climate finance and scaling up climate-related investments.

How Microsoft Azure Accelerates Checkout.com’s AI Growth
Microsoft Azure powers AI transformation and enables fintech solutions like Checkout.com’s migration to the cloud.
