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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 solutions.
How Deloitte Deploys AI for Industrial Carbon Capture
Author: Daniel Gribbin
Summary: Deloitte Middle East is leveraging AI and hydrogen technologies to help clients accelerate their net zero goals and improve sustainability in industrial operations.
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 significant investments are made in annual revenue and capital.
How AI & Digital Twins are Shaping Sustainable Business
Summary: AI and digital twins are playing a crucial role in driving sustainability and innovation in business operations.
This Week’s Top 5 Stories in AI
Summary: A roundup of the top five AI stories making headlines this week, covering breakthroughs, investments, and industry trends.
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 technologies.
Why I gave the world wide web away for free
Summary: The creator of the world wide web explains the vision of sharing over exploitation and why this principle remains vital today.
Starmer to unveil digital ID cards in plan set to ignite civil liberties row
Summary: Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans for digital ID cards, sparking debate over civil liberties and privacy concerns in the UK.
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 a monthly fee, 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 US as part of a deal brokered under the Trump administration, impacting the platform’s ownership structure.
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 serious concerns about data security in education.
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 the theft of trade secrets, intensifying the competition and legal battles in the AI sector.
‘To them, ageing is a technical problem that can, and will, be fixed’: how the rich and powerful plan to live for ever
Summary: An exploration of how wealthy individuals are investing in technology and science to extend human lifespan and potentially achieve immortality.
Reading the post-riot posts: how we traced far-right radicalisation across 51,000 Facebook messages
Summary: Investigative report on tracking far-right radicalisation through analysis of tens of thousands of Facebook messages following riots.
Zuckerberg hailed AI ‘superintelligence’. Then his smart glasses failed on stage
Author: Matthew Cantor
Summary: Mark Zuckerberg’s demonstration of AI-powered smart glasses was marred by technical issues, highlighting the challenges of live tech demos.
If you’re not using an eSIM when you travel, you’re getting ripped off
Summary: eSIM technology offers travelers significant savings and convenience