Category: Technology

Swedish fintech giant Klarna, once a vocal advocate for AI-driven customer service, is reversing course and rehiring human workers after its ambitious automation strategy failed to meet expectations. The company, which had previously claimed AI could replace 700 customer service jobs, is now acknowledging that human support remains essential for maintaining service quality. AI’s Limitations […]

On May 12, 2025, nations gathered at the United Nations to address the escalating concerns surrounding lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS), colloquially known as “killer robots.” These AI-driven weapons, capable of selecting and engaging targets without human intervention, are increasingly being deployed in conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Gaza . Urgency for Regulation […]

Music therapy may be helpful for children with a rare form of dementia. adriaticfoto/ Shutterstock When we hear the word “dementia”, we usually think of memory loss in older adults. But there’s another, much rarer form of the disease that strikes far earlier in life – childhood dementia, also known as Batten disease. Batten disease […]

Alibaba’s ZeroSearch is a groundbreaking AI technology that predicts user needs before they are explicitly stated, aiming to enhance user experience and reduce reliance on traditional search methods. Key Features and Benefits: While specific pricing details for ZeroSearch are not publicly disclosed, Alibaba Cloud has introduced serverless solutions that cut inference costs by up to […]

13 May 2025 – Industry Update Mobile UK, the trade body representing the UK’s four main mobile operators, has issued a fresh call for the government to overhaul key policies to boost mobile infrastructure investment. Backed by research from Assembly Research, the appeal outlines targeted fiscal and regulatory changes aimed at accelerating 5G rollouts, expanding […]

OpenAI is renegotiating its multibillion-dollar partnership with Microsoft to facilitate a shift towards a public benefit corporation (PBC) and potentially pave the way for an initial public offering (IPO). This strategic realignment aims to secure substantial funding while maintaining Microsoft’s access to OpenAI’s advanced AI technologies. Key Developments: Implications: Conclusion: OpenAI’s strategic realignment with Microsoft […]

ESA Satellites are the invisible backbone of modern life. They guide airplanes, help us find our way with GPS, deliver TV and internet, and even help emergency services respond to disasters. But a new kind of computer – quantum computers – could put all of this at risk. Quantum computers are not just faster versions […]

OpenAI has appointed Fidji Simo as its new CEO of Applications, a strategic move that allows Sam Altman, the company’s CEO, to focus on research, computation, and safety. Simo, who has been on OpenAI’s board since March 2024, will oversee product development, operations, and finance, reporting directly to Altman . Simo brings a wealth of […]

Research England is investing £30 million into four ambitious regional projects through its university commercialisation ecosystems initiative. These projects will bring together universities, industry and other partners to deliver a step change in knowledge exchange activity. This includes: building new and strengthening existing collaborations expanding the pipeline of high-quality investible new spin-outs supporting scale up […]

The race for AI dominance continues as major tech giants ramp up capital expenditures (CapEx) to expand cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities. Leading the charge is Amazon Web Services (AWS), which reported a $25 billion CapEx for Q4 2024, marking a 67% year-over-year increase. Top AI Investors and Their Spending Strategies Strategic Implications The hyperscalers […]