Court documents reveal intense negotiations between TikTok and the US government, shedding light on the battle to prevent a US ban. The social media giant, owned by China-based parent company…
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OpenAI Establishes Safety Committee as It Trains New AI Model
Formation of New Safety Committee OpenAI has created a new safety committee to oversee the training of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model. Led by CEO Sam Altman, the committee…
Rolls Royce Secures Contract for Advanced ‘Doomsday’ Plane
Rolls Royce has secured a significant contract to supply technology for the new generation of the US Air Force’s nuclear-blast resistant aircraft. Known as the ‘doomsday plane’, this aircraft is…
Massive Investment Needed for Grid Upgrades
Europe’s ambitious energy transition and the EU’s goal of achieving ‘net-zero’ emissions are at risk without significant investment in electricity distribution systems, warns the power sector. Industry leaders emphasize the…
VivaTech 2024: AI, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, and Elon Musk
VivaTech Returns with a Bang This week, VivaTechnology (VivaTech) opens its doors in Paris for the eighth year, attracting thousands of startups, visitors, and notable tech personalities. AI continues to…
Macron Unveils Major AI Investments, Declares Paris the “City of AI”
Paris to Lead in Artificial Intelligence Speaking at the Elysée Palace, French President Emmanuel Macron declared Paris would become the “city of artificial intelligence.” Addressing tech leaders, politicians, and EU…
AI Detects Sarcasm: A Significant Step Forward
AI’s New Ability to Detect Sarcasm Researchers at the University of Groningen’s Speech Technology Lab in the Netherlands have developed an AI program capable of detecting sarcasm. This breakthrough shows…
Tech Companies Embrace Neurodivergent Talent to Bridge Skills Gap
Demand for Skilled Workers Remains High Despite recent tech layoffs, the industry remains vibrant and full of opportunities. Companies are urgently seeking staff to address the STEM skills gap, particularly…
Meta Faces Scrutiny: Two DSA Investigations Initiated by EU
EU Commission Launches Investigations Meta’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, are under scrutiny as the European Commission initiates two investigations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The focus is on assessing…
Microsoft’s Carbon Emissions Surge: The Impact of Data Centre Expansion
Rise in Carbon Emissions Linked to Data Centre Growth Microsoft’s annual Environmental Sustainability Report reveals a concerning trend: the company’s carbon emissions have spiked by nearly 30% since 2020. While…