OpenAI boss says AI regulation could go wrong September 25, 2023 The chief executive of OpenAI, the organisation behind ChatGPT, has voiced concerns about the challenges of regulating artificial intelligence (AI). During a visit to Taiwan, Sam Altman, who leads the startup backed by Microsoft, expressed that while he is not overly worried about government over-regulation, it remains a possibility. He said: “It is possible to [...]
DWS to pay $25m to end US probe into greenwashing September 25, 2023 Deutsche Bank-controlled (DBKGn.DE) investment firm DWS will pay $25 million to settle charges over misstatements regarding its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and failures in policies designed to prevent money laundering, U.S. regulators said on Monday.
Labour vows to overhaul apprenticeship levy to improve skills and growth September 25, 2023 Labour has pledged to reform the apprenticeship levy in a bid to encourage firms to improve their employees' skills.
Brighton Pier Group’s share price plummets as rail strikes hit footfall September 25, 2023 Brighton Pier Group’s share price nosedived over nine per cent today after it revealed that strike action on the UK’s rail network had hit the firm’s revenues. In the six months to July, total revenues for the group, which manages the iconic pier, were £16.2m, down from £17.3m for the same period last year. The [...]
Amazon to invest up to $4bn in Anthropic to boost its AI offering September 25, 2023 Amazon will invest up to $4bn (£3.3bn) in rising artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic, the tech giant said today.
Nissan says all new models coming to Europe will be fully electric September 25, 2023 Nissan Motor Co said on Monday that as of now all new models it launches in Europe will be fully electric by the end of the decade.
Funding fears as UK university ‘spin-out’ investment tumbles September 25, 2023 Spin-out experts have sounded the alarm today after new figures showed funding for start-ups born in British universities has slumped.
Lib Dems chase ‘blue wall’ voters by scrapping plan to raise income tax by 1p September 25, 2023 The Liberal Democrats have dropped their plans to raise income tax by 1p in a bid to woo Conservative voters in so-called blue wall seats during the cost of living crisis. Leader Sir Ed Davey told the BBC he ruled out tax rises even on the wealthiest as his party seeks to target former Tories [...]
Crypto AM Summit and Awards – the nominations are in! September 25, 2023 There are only 15 days to go until the Crypto AM Summit and Awards, and all the nominations are now being weighed up by the judges.
Ladbrokes owner Entain sees shares tumble as sales slide September 25, 2023 Shares in Entain, the London-listed owner of Ladbrokes, have tumbled to their lowest point since 2020, sharply falling over 11.5 per cent on Monday. The drop followed the company’s announcement of a decline in online net gaming revenue for both the third quarter and the full year. Entain blamed this on a combination of regulatory [...]