Category: Technology

Aug 21

OpenAI and Condé Nast partner to feature content from Vogue, The New Yorker, and GQ in AI-powered search

OpenAI, the firm behind the widely known AI chatbot ChatGPT, has announced a significant partnership with global magazine giant Condé Nast. This multi-year agreement will see content from iconic publications like Vogue, The New Yorker, and GQ featured within OpenAI’s platforms, including its newly launched AI-powered search engine, SearchGPT. The deal marks the latest in […]
Aug 15

Silicon Valley tech firm apologises for sexist stunt after backlash at industry event

A major Silicon Valley tech firm, Palo Alto Networks, has issued an apology following widespread criticism for its controversial marketing stunt at an industry event in Las Vegas. The company faced backlash after images emerged showing female models dressed in tight outfits with lampshades covering their heads, used as human lampstands during a networking event […]
Aug 11

UK Government cancels £1.3 billion AI and tech funding amid economic tightening

In a significant policy shift, the UK government has cancelled £1.3 billion in funding earmarked for artificial intelligence (AI) and technology research and development, as part of broader efforts to stabilise the economy. The funding, initially promised by the previous Conservative government, was intended to bolster the UK’s position as a global tech leader but […]
Aug 7

Government injects £32M into AI innovations to enhance public services and boost productivity

The UK government has unveiled a £32 million investment into artificial intelligence (AI) innovations designed to transform public services and enhance productivity. This initiative targets critical areas such as reducing train delays, accelerating NHS prescription deliveries, and providing training for construction workers. A total of 98 projects have been selected to receive a share of […]