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UK CMA Seeks Feedback On Microsoft, Amazon AI Partnerships
British regulator invites feedback on major partnerships Microsoft and Amazon have struck with smaller AI firms
Microsoft Launches Smallest AI Model, Phi-3-mini
Lightweight artificial intelligence model launched this week by Microsoft, offering more cost-effective option for Azure customers
Oracle To Invest More Than $8 Billion In Cloud, AI In Japan
Oracle's huge AI, Cloud investment in Japan will meet growing local demand and address digital sovereignty requirements
EU To Drop Microsoft’s OpenAI Investment Probe – Report
Microsoft to avoid an EU investigation into its $13 billion investment in OpenAI, after EC concluded it is not an acquisition
Deepfakes: More Than Skin Deep Security
As deepfake technology continues to blur the lines between reality and deception, businesses and individuals alike must arm themselves with knowledge and proactive strategies to safeguard against the risks posed by manipulated media
Huawei To Sell Laptop With Latest Intel Core Ultra AI Chip
US-sanctioned Huawei to sell MateBook Pro X model powered by latest Intel Core Ultra 9 chip, HarmonyOS, Pangu AI model
OpenAI Fires Two Researchers Over Information Leaks
OpenAI fires two researchers for leaking information in first known shake-up since Sam Altman briefly forced out last year
OpenAI Chief Altman Pitches ChatGPT At Corporate Events
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman addresses hundreds of enterprises in San Francisco, New York, London as it seeks revenue growth
Apple Nears Production Of AI-Focused M4 Chip
Apple to announce AI features at developer conference in June, followed by M4-powered Macs in late 2024 and throughout next year
Meta Shows Off Next Generation AI Chip
Next generation of Meta's custom AI chip, MTIA, is able to support new generative AI (GenAI) products and services
Intel Unveils Latest AI Chip To Counter Nvidia
Nvidia AI chip challenger? Intel takes wraps off its latest artificial intelligence chip, called the Gaudi 3 AI accelerator
Microsoft To Open AI Hub In London After Suleyman Hire
Microsoft to open AI hub in London after poaching Mustafa Suleyman and most of research staff from Inflection AI last month
Samsung More Than Doubles Texas Chip Plant Investment
Samsung reportedly raises Texas investment to $44bn as it plans second chip plant, advanced packaging facility for AI memory
Samsung Expects 900 Percent Profit Jump Amidst AI Boom
Samsung estimates more than 900 percent year-over-year profit increase for first quarter as demand for AI drives chip recovery
Google Expands AI-Powered Search Test To UK Users
Google now showing AI-powered search summaries to some logged-in UK users, in expansion of test that began almost a year ago
AI To Reduce Worker Numbers, Staffing Firm Adecco Warns
Survey from staffing firm Adecco warns AI will lead to many companies employing fewer people in the next five years
Musicians, Artists Call For Protection From AI
Big names in music industry sign open letter demanding a pledge from tech firms not to replace creative humans with AI tools
Samsung To ‘Redefine’ Bixby With Generative AI
Samsung's Bixby voice assistant could be upgraded with generative artificial intelligence technology, executive says
UK, US Sign Agreement To Test AI Safety
Landmark agreement between United States and United Kingdom to work together to develop tests for advanced AI models
OpenAI Delays Release Of Voice Cloning Tool, Amid Election Concerns
OpenAI concludes it is too risky currently to release its AI voice cloning tool, amid concern at tech's impact on upcoming elections
US Tightens AI Chip Export Restrictions To China
New restrictions online. Export rules of AI chips to China, announced last October, went into force late last week
US Congress Bans Use Of Microsoft AI Copilot – Report
Risk of leaks. US House of Representatives implements strict ban on congressional staff using Microsoft's Copilot chatbot
Amazon Pumps Another $2.75 Billion Into Anthropic
Amazon completes its $4bn investment into AI firm Anthropic, after providing an additional $2.75bn in funding
The Sustainability of AI
While AI promises unparalleled efficiency, productivity, and innovation, questions regarding its environmental impact loom large. How can AI’s development be maintained against a backdrop of environmental responsibility?
AI Poses ‘Jobs Apocalypse’, Warns Report
IPPR report warns AI could remove almost 8 million jobs in the United Kingdom, with low paid, youngsters and women most at risk
Microsoft Pays Inflection AI $650m After Poaching Staff
Microsoft reportedly paying $650m to AI start-up Inflection after poaching most of staff as company girds for AI arms race
UN Adopts First Global Resolution For Artificial Intelligence
The United Nations General Assembly this week unanimously adopts a global resolution on artificial intelligence
Microsoft Hires DeepMind Co-Founder Mustafa Suleyman
AI push. Deepmind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman joins software giant Microsoft to lead newly created consumer AI division
IONOS UK Podcast: Emerging Trends in Data Warehousing Podcast
Discover how your enterprise can harness the power of a data warehouse. Learn how data warehouses are built and managed, plus how data warehouses must be a part of your business’s digital transformation strategy.