Fishing for chips: Semiconductor industry demands UK strategy to attract investment March 7, 2023 The UK is in danger of losing out on investment to rival markets without a semiconductor strategy, argues the co-founder of Pragmatic.
Twitter: Trolling, disinformation and exploitation rife since Musk takeover, BBC Panorama claims March 6, 2023 An explosive BBC Panorama documentary this evening will claim Twitter is failing to protect users from trolling, state-co-ordinated disinformation and child sexual exploitation. The deep-dive programme at 8pm on Monday features a raft of insiders at the social media company, building on academic researched shared with the broadcaster. This comes after billionaire Tesla owner Elon [...]
Can Rishi Sunak’s science superpower dreams become reality? March 6, 2023 Rishi Sunak rolled out plans to “cement the UK as a tech and science superpower by 2030” today with promises to tempt in the best global tech talent and deliver a state-backed £370m investment boost. The new “framework” marks the first major outing for the newly minted department for Science, Innovation and Technology, which ministers [...]
A decentralised world brings economic efficiency, economic proficiency, stability, and peace of mind – Part 1 March 6, 2023 In a two-part series, Dr Chris Kacher examines and explains how a decentralised world could work - part one is about the metaverse.
Donelan: Tech success must make Brits’ lives better March 6, 2023 THE GOVERNMENT’S new technology secretary has promised to turn the UK’s research triumphs into “actual, tangible benefits” for the country as she launches a new science and tech framework today. Writing for City A.M., Michelle Donelan said the UK’s “most incredible days of innovation are not in our past (but) are happening right now.” Donelan [...]
Fintech won’t be derailed by recessions – but it still needs strong regulation to thrive March 2, 2023 Fintech will survive the current economic challenges - it always does. But in order to reach it full potential, it needs strong compliance and regulation to ensure trust, writes Dima Kats
MultiversX aims to reimagine digital world with launch of new xPortal ‘super app’ February 28, 2023 MultiversX Labs has announced what it describes as 'a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital finance and the Metaverse' with the launch of its 'xPortal Super App'.
We must invest in robotics technology because, right now, the UK isn’t anywhere near the podium February 28, 2023 Lord Holmes has tabled an amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill calling on the government to take robotics more seriously.
Microsoft knows ChatGPT won’t crash and burn like previous AI technologies February 28, 2023 Microsoft is being smart about ChatGPT. It has recognised the invaluable potential of this technology, but it's being cautious with how it incorporates it into its products. This is a wise approach, writes Howard Yu
The Notebook: Andy Silvester on the City’s ecosystem, a cricket charity and ‘no bullsh*t’ books February 28, 2023 As a child, I was fascinated by trains – not necessarily how diesel engines worked, but how the various moving parts of a train system worked together. Alas, the space limits of a terraced house in south London meant that my dream to build an entire train set across the top floor were thwarted. The [...]