Microsoft and Apple have withdrawn from their board observer seats at OpenAI in response to global regulatory concerns about the relationships between big tech firms and influential AI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 […]
Apple has announced a delay in the launch of three new artificial intelligence (AI) features in Europe due to regulatory challenges posed by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The features, which will be available in the US this autumn, are now scheduled to launch in Europe in 2025. The affected features include Phone […]
Elon Musk has unexpectedly requested the dismissal of his lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, which alleged that the AI company had abandoned its original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. The filing, submitted by Musk’s legal team, did not provide any reasons for the withdrawal. The move came […]
Shopping habits are changing; consumers are increasingly opting to buy or rent used items rather than purchasing brand new. Digital marketplaces are making this easier and easier, with 80% of refurbished goods now purchased online. The trend is only set to grow, with 44% of people stating they’re buying more second-hand items and Barclaycard Payments […]
iPhone users are gearing up for a significant update to Apple’s Siri digital assistant, which will soon enable sending and deleting emails using voice commands. This update is part of a broader rollout of new artificial intelligence (AI) features for Apple’s iOS smartphone operating system, as the company aims to compete with Google’s advanced AI […]
Taking remote working to a novel dimension, Ikea is offering £13 an hour for ten employees to assist in its new virtual store on Roblox. These virtual roles will involve tasks such as guiding customers and serving digital meatballs, blending the realms of gaming and employment. Set to launch soon, Ikea’s digital shop on Roblox […]
Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, has confirmed “unauthorised activity” on its database following claims by the hacking group ShinyHunters that they have stolen the personal details of 560 million customers. The compromised data reportedly includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit card details of Ticketmaster users worldwide. ShinyHunters, the group behind the breach, is […]