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, citing a need to support…
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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 with court decisions that have…
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 HPE. The machine, called Alps,…
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 integrated into Web3 decentralised applications…
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 publishing guidance that will pave…
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 they don’t miss out on…
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 of the structured and unstructured…
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 data. These datasets have powered…
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 intelligence (AI) growth zones. The…
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 create a back door to…
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 the National Retail Federation (NRF),…
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 Security Agency (CISA), pointed out,…