Top 10 AI news
Nscale Secures US$1.1bn Series B to Build AI Infrastructure
Summary: Nscale has raised $1.1 billion in Series B funding to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure, supporting the growing demand for advanced AI capabilities.
How AI is Transforming Operations for CSPs
Summary: Telecom operators are embedding AI into core systems to boost efficiency, automate services, and accelerate product development across BSS and OSS platforms.
Bain & Co: AI Infrastructure Needs to Face $800bn Shortfall
Summary: Bain & Company warns that global AI demand will outpace data centre capacity by 2030 unless $2 trillion in annual revenue and $500 billion in capital are secured.
How AI & Digital Twins are Shaping Sustainable Business
Summary: TCS’ Digital Twindex demonstrates how AI and digital twins help businesses move towards regenerative operations, balancing sustainability with performance.
This Week’s Top 5 Stories in AI
Summary: A roundup of the most significant AI stories of the week, highlighting key trends and developments in artificial intelligence.
Red Hat: The UK Needs Digital Sovereignty to Fulfil AI Dream
Summary: Red Hat emphasizes the importance of digital sovereignty for the UK to achieve its AI ambitions and maintain control over critical infrastructure.
Can Data Guardians Network Reshape AI Ethics With Nvidia?
Summary: Exploring how a Nvidia-backed startup could change the landscape of AI training and ethics through innovative data management.
Starmer to unveil digital ID cards in plan set to ignite civil liberties row
Summary: The UK government is set to announce plans for digital ID cards, sparking debate over privacy and civil liberties as a means to tackle illegal immigration.
Facebook and Instagram to charge UK users £3.99 a month for ad-free version
Summary: Meta will offer UK users an ad-free experience on Facebook and Instagram for £3.99 per month, raising questions about privacy and digital advertising models.
Abu Dhabi royal family to take stake in TikTok US under Trump deal
Summary: The Abu Dhabi royal family is set to acquire a stake in TikTok’s US operations as part of a deal brokered under the Trump administration.
Man fined $340,000 for deepfake pornography of prominent Australian women in first-of-its-kind case
Summary: An Australian man has been fined $340,000 for creating deepfake pornography of prominent women, marking a landmark legal case in digital rights and privacy.
Hackers reportedly steal pictures of 8,000 children from Kido nursery chain
Summary: Cybercriminals have stolen images and personal details of 8,000 children from the Kido nursery chain, raising concerns about data security in childcare.
Elon Musk’s xAI accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets in new lawsuit
Summary: Elon Musk’s xAI has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging theft of trade secrets and intensifying the rivalry in the AI industry.
Amazon to pay $2.5bn to settle FTC lawsuit over Prime ‘subscription traps’
Summary: Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a US Federal Trade Commission lawsuit over alleged deceptive practices in its Prime subscription service.
Pixel 10 Pro XL review: Google’s superphone gets AI and magnetic upgrades
Summary: The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL introduces advanced AI features and magnetic upgrades, setting a new standard for flagship smartphones.
Google Pixel 10 Pro review: One of the very best smaller phones
Summary: The Google Pixel 10 Pro is praised for its compact design and powerful AI-driven features, making it a top choice for users seeking a smaller smartphone.
Honor Magic V5 review: Fantastic foldable phone that needs better Android software
Summary: The Honor Magic V5 impresses with its foldable design but is held back by software limitations, highlighting the challenges in the foldable phone market.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: The thinner, lighter and better folding Android
Summary: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 sets a new benchmark for foldable Android devices with its improved design and user experience.