OpenAI and UK Partner to Integrate AI into Public Services
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has signed an agreement with the UK government to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at increasing productivity across public services. The collaboration could grant…
UK Considers Dropping Plan for Backdoor Access to Encrypted Apple Data
The UK is facing intense pressure from US officials to abandon its efforts to create a backdoor into encrypted iCloud storage and backups, according to a report by the Financial…
Russia Claims It Shot Down 73 Ukrainian Drones, Including 3 Headed to Moscow
Russia’s defence ministry reported on Friday that its air defences destroyed 73 Ukrainian drones overnight, with three reportedly heading toward Moscow. Most interceptions occurred over Russia’s southwestern regions, including 31…
Bank of England Signals Deeper Rate Cuts Possible if Job Market Weakens
The Bank of England is ready to implement more substantial interest rate cuts if the job market demonstrates a significant deceleration, according to its governor, Andrew Bailey. In a recent…
Super Micro Aims to Boost European Manufacturing to Meet Growing AI Demand
Super Micro is gearing up to increase its investment in Europe, including expanding the production of its AI servers, CEO Charles Liang said in a recent interview. Meeting Growing Demand…
Russia Launches 700-Drone Attack on Ukraine Following Trump’s Pledge of Additional Weapons
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine using a record 728 drones, shortly after President Donald Trump pledged to send additional defensive weapons to Kyiv and directed unusually blunt…
Wimbledon’s AI Technology Faces Criticism from Tennis Players
This year marks Wimbledon’s first time replacing human line judges with an electronic line calling system (ELC), stirring mixed reactions among players. The prestigious tournament, still underway, has drawn criticism…
Ban Imminent on Non-Disclosure Agreements Silencing Workers
The government has announced a ban on employers using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination from speaking out. An amendment to the Employment Rights…
EU Affirms Commitment to Roll Out AI Legislation on Schedule
The European Union has affirmed it will stick to its timeline for implementing its landmark AI legislation despite a coordinated push by over a hundred technology companies seeking to delay…
Bank of England to Redesign Banknotes and Invites Public Input
The Bank of England is preparing to redesign its banknotes, marking the first significant update in more than five decades. Since 1970, notable historical figures like Sir Winston Churchill, featured…
Germany Urges Apple and Google to Block DeepSeek Amid Growing European Scrutiny
Germany’s data protection authority in Berlin announced Friday that DeepSeek’s app unlawfully sends user data to China, urging Google and Apple to consider blocking the AI service from their app…
Google May Be Required to Link Users to Rival Search Platforms in the UK
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering requiring Google to give consumers more choice over which online search services they use, under a new digital markets law aimed…