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Google drops pledge not to develop AI weapons
10
Feb
2025

Google drops pledge not to develop AI weapons

Google parent company Alphabet has dropped its pledge to not use artificial intelligence (AI) in weapons systems or surveillance tools,…

Unionised drivers to stage ride-hailing app strike
10
Feb
2025

Unionised drivers to stage ride-hailing app strike

Thousands of unionised drivers working for ride-hailing apps are striking to demand better pay and workplace safety protections, in line…

The story behind Alps, Europe’s second largest computer
10
Feb
2025

The story behind Alps, Europe’s second largest computer

The Swiss National Supercomputing Center, also known as CSCS, built and deployed a new supercomputer in collaboration with Nvidia and…

Courting Global Talent: How can Web3 Startups Attract the Best Developers in the World?
10
Feb
2025

Courting Global Talent: How can Web3 Startups Attract the Best Developers in the World?

One of the interesting developments right now is the intersection between AI and Web3. From the creation of AI agents…

UK government under fire over public sector guidance on using overseas clouds
10
Feb
2025

UK government under fire over public sector guidance on using overseas clouds

The government stands accused of sending mixed messages about its commitment to positioning the UK as a technology superpower, after…

UAE eyes quantum computing for financial services
10
Feb
2025

UAE eyes quantum computing for financial services

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is raising awareness of the potential of quantum computing in financial services to make sure…

Skills required for data engineering success
10
Feb
2025

Skills required for data engineering success

Data has always been regarded as an organisation’s crown jewels, but due to the explosion of data sources, making sense…

Why the UK must lead on data to unlock AI’s full potential
10
Feb
2025

Why the UK must lead on data to unlock AI’s full potential

The UK government holds some of the world’s most valuable datasets, including official statistics, cultural heritage records and NHS health…

Government opens up bidding for AI growth zones
10
Feb
2025

Government opens up bidding for AI growth zones

The government is inviting local and regional authorities across the country to bid to become one of the UK’s artificial…

Tech companies brace after UK demands back door access to Apple cloud
08
Feb
2025

Tech companies brace after UK demands back door access to Apple cloud

Technology companies are bracing themselves for more attacks on encryption after the UK government issued an order requiring Apple to…

NRF review: no escaping AI for retail in 2025
07
Feb
2025

NRF review: no escaping AI for retail in 2025

Senior retailers and technology providers from around the world converged on New York City for Retail’s Big Show, organised by…

Secure software procurement in 2025: A call for accountability
07
Feb
2025

Secure software procurement in 2025: A call for accountability

The software security landscape is at an interesting juncture. As Jen Easterly, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…