UK Reaffirms Human Control Over Nuclear Arsenal Amid AI Integration Concerns

The UK Government has reassured the public of its commitment to human political control over the country’s nuclear weapons, following growing concerns about the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in nuclear command, control, and communication systems. This comes after questions raised in Parliament regarding the integration of AI technologies in strategic military systems. In […]

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Funding for magnet developers to pioneer sustainable accelerators – UKRI

Backed by a £250,000 Knowledge Asset Grant from the UK Government Office of Technology Transfer, the project will further develop the Zero Power Tunable Optics (ZEPTO) magnet. It marks an exciting step towards more sustainable particle accelerator technologies and could transform how these powerful machines are designed and built in the future. Impact on sustainable […]

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OpenAI’s Growth Soars: Weekly Users Hit 400 Million Amid Rising Competition

OpenAI has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 400 million weekly active users in February 2025—marking a 33% increase from 300 million in just two months. This surge, driven largely by word-of-mouth and the growing utility of its AI tools, such as ChatGPT, reflects the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence across various industries. The growing user […]

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Your pupils change size as you breathe – here’s why this new discovery is important

sruilk You have probably heard the saying that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but now it turns out that they are also connected to how we breathe. Scientists have long studied the size of our pupils to understand attention, emotion and even medical conditions. But now, new research has surprisingly revealed that […]

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New methods identify preservation fluids without opening artefacts – UKRI

The teams were from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Natural History Museum and Agilent Technologies. The study was published in ACS Publications on 21 February 2025. The role of historical specimens and artefacts cannot be overstated. They serve as tangible links to our ancestors, offering a wealth of knowledge and insights into our […]

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The Evolution of ChatGPT: From GPT-3 to GPT-4

The development of ChatGPT is a journey of innovation that has continuously raised the bar for natural language processing. Initially based on the GPT-3 model, ChatGPT has evolved significantly, with the release of GPT-4 marking a major milestone in its capabilities. This article explores the progression of ChatGPT’s features and its growing potential. In its […]

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Lambda Raises £380 Million in Series D to Accelerate AI Cloud Expansion

Lambda, a leading provider of AI cloud infrastructure, has secured £380 million in its latest Series D funding round, pushing its total equity to £684 million. The investment marks a significant milestone in Lambda’s mission to expand its cloud platform and enhance AI capabilities across industries. The company’s CEO, Stephen Balaban, emphasized the transformative potential […]

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Health Net Federal Services Settles for $11 Million Over Cybersecurity Compliance Failures in TRICARE Program

Health Net Federal Services (HNFS), a contractor responsible for administering the Department of Defense’s TRICARE health insurance program, has agreed to pay an $11 million settlement over allegations of cybersecurity violations and false claims of compliance. The settlement, which includes $5.6 million in restitution, resolves a series of claims brought by the U.S. government accusing […]

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CISA and FBI Warn of Chinese Ghost Ransomware Targeting Global Organizations

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have raised alarms over an ongoing global ransomware campaign attributed to Chinese cybercriminals, operating under the name “Ghost” (also known as Cring). This sophisticated operation has already compromised organizations in over 70 countries. The Ghost ransomware group, active since 2021, has targeted sectors critical […]

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OpenAI CFO Discusses IPO Potential Amid Growth Surge and Musk’s Legal Drama

OpenAI’s rapid expansion has sparked significant speculation about a potential public offering as investor interest soars. The company’s CFO Sarah Friar revealed to CNBC that OpenAI is currently experiencing “incredible interest” from investors, driven by the impressive trajectory of its valuation. Growth and IPO Prospects Friar pointed to the US$11 billion revenue milestone as a […]

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