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 […]
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 […]
Morrisons is trialling an innovative approach to save energy and reduce costs by raising the temperature of its freezers by 3°C. This move marks the first departure by a UK supermarket from the industry standard, which has remained unchanged for nearly a century. The Bradford-based retailer will increase freezer temperatures from -18°C to -15°C in […]
Intel, the American semiconductor giant, is set to eliminate 15,000 jobs as part of an aggressive effort to revitalise its lagging manufacturing operations and catch up in the competitive artificial intelligence (AI) chip market. The California-based company’s shares plummeted by 20% in after-hours trading in New York to $29.05 following the announcement of a significant […]
The UK government’s ChipStart programme has enabled semiconductor start-ups to secure over £10 million in private investment and grants, with nearly £20 million in total commitments. This initiative is fostering innovation in various fields, from AI efficiency to advanced healthcare technologies. Eleven semiconductor start-ups have joined the second cohort of ChipStart, a programme launched in […]
Microsoft-backed OpenAI has announced the launch of SearchGPT, an innovative AI-powered search engine poised to rival Google’s stronghold on the multibillion-dollar search market. The creator of ChatGPT revealed this prototype on Thursday night, showcasing its blend of conversational AI with real-time internet data. OpenAI, headquartered in California, has opened sign-ups for SearchGPT, currently being tested […]
Microsoft and Apple have withdrawn from their board observer seats at OpenAI in response to global regulatory concerns about the relationships between big tech firms and influential AI start-ups. Microsoft, which has invested $13 billion in OpenAI, informed the ChatGPT maker that its resignation was “effective immediately” less than nine months after assuming the role. […]
Following a decisive victory in the general election, the Labour Party now commands a substantial majority, placing them in a powerful position to influence the UK’s economic and technological future. As businesses and industries look to the new government for direction, two key voices in the tech sector, Rupal Karia, Country Leader UK&I at Celonis, […]
Three is likely to miss its rural broadband coverage targets as the deadline to address mobile signal “not spots” looms. Mobile network operators have until July to extend their coverage to encompass 88% of the UK’s landmass, the initial goal of a £1bn government initiative. While Vodafone has confirmed it will meet the deadline and […]
Microsoft is facing a substantial antitrust fine following allegations from the European Commission that it illegally bundled its chat and video app Teams with its Office 365 suite, including products like Word. These accusations, which Microsoft can contest, mark the most severe charges against the company since 2013, when it was fined €561 million (£474 […]