Microsoft chief: UK tech sector must ‘act assertively’ to stay ahead of global rivals May 22, 2024 Microsoft's UK boss has urged the nation's tech sector to "act assertively" and embrace artificial intelligence technology in order for the UK to stay ahead of international competition.
Why this year’s London Tech Week looks set to be the biggest ever May 22, 2024 During London Tech Week, speakers from the government and across industry will focus on the topics du jour, such as the UK's AI ambitions.
AI skills could mean higher pay, PwC research finds May 21, 2024 PwC has found that jobs which involve AI could pay higher and are experiencing a booming productivity growth rate.
‘Simply not working’: Apprenticeships fall by 40 per cent since levy introduced May 21, 2024 The number of new apprenticeships has fallen by more than 40 per cent since the training levy was introduced in 2017, according to research by a professional body.
British terrorism reinsurer warns extremists are ‘actively experimenting’ with AI to carry out attacks May 20, 2024 Terrorism sympathisers have recently begun using AI to create optical illusions as one method of distributing propaganda, the report said.
UK’s AI Safety Institute set to open in San Francisco May 20, 2024 The British government is hoping the new office will allow the UK to tap into Silicon Valley's tech talent and strengthen ties with the US.
Nvidia eyes strong first quarter results as analysts remain bullish May 19, 2024 This AI hype has enabled Nvidia to annihilate consensus sales and profit forecasts in all four quarters of the financial year 2024.
Pragmatic: ‘More to be done’ says boss of British chipmaker May 19, 2024 The chief of Pragmatic has said good progress has been made but there is "more to be done" to support Britain’s semiconductor industry.
London-listed Keywords Studios receives private equity bid at 73 per cent premium May 19, 2024 Video game services company Keywords Studios has said it would be "minded" to accept a £2.2bn takeover bid from Swedish private equity giant EQT Partners if it makes a firm offer.
Sony Music Group open to licence agreements with AI developers May 16, 2024 Sony Music has also said that "innovation must ensure that songwriters' and recording artists' rights, including copyrights, are respected."