Category: Technology

The pilot exercise, taking place in academic year 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, is the first step to increase transparency and understanding of the value this funding delivers across the sector. Evidence isn’t available on how funding allocations are used Quality-related research funding and other types of strategic institutional research funding distributed by […]

All sea turtle species are threatened worldwide. They migrate long distances in the oceans – often thousands of kilometres – and so fall under multiple countries’ laws and conservation targets. They also have a complex life cycle with changes in habitats and diet at different life stages. These things make it difficult to protect them […]

SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI has announced a major workforce initiative aimed at reshaping the employment landscape through artificial intelligence. The company plans to launch the OpenAI Jobs Platform by mid-2026, alongside a new certification program designed to train 10 million Americans in AI skills by 2030. The jobs platform will use AI to match candidates […]

📍 5 September 2025 — A major cybersecurity breach has exposed over 252 million identity records from seven countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, South Africa, and Canada. The leak originated from three misconfigured servers located in Brazil and the UAE, which left sensitive personal data publicly accessible. The compromised […]

📍 Washington, D.C., 5 September 2025 — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to investigate the potential risks posed by AI chatbots to children’s mental health and privacy. The inquiry will involve formal requests for internal records from major technology firms, including OpenAI, Meta Platforms, and Character.AI. The investigation aims to assess whether […]

Research England welcomes the pause in the development of Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 for a short period to take stock and ensure alignment with the UK government’s priorities and vision for higher education. REF response Research England will work closely with colleagues in the devolved funding bodies and engage further with the sector to finalise […]

Tada Images A year ago, Google faced the prospect of being dismantled. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) and a new court judgment has helped it avoid this fate. Part of the reason is that AI poses a grave threat to Google’s advertising revenues. “Google will not be required to divest Chrome; nor will the court include […]

Olya m/Shutterstock.com Losing weight is hard. Anyone who has tried to lose weight and keep it off will describe how difficult it can be. If your pet is a little more rotund than is healthy, then helping them regain and retain their waistline can be even trickier. Drugs such as Ozempic (the brand name for […]

Research England has committed to support the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) in its delivery of their 2025 to 2029 ‘forward plan’. This new round of funding reflects continued commitment to strengthening collaboration across the research and innovation system. Supporting growth through collaboration Stronger collaboration between universities and businesses is central to realising […]

📍 Beijing, China — Chinese tech giant Alibaba is reportedly developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) chip, as China accelerates efforts to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor technology. The initiative comes amid tightening U.S. export restrictions and growing competition in the global AI sector. The chip, which is being designed by Alibaba’s semiconductor division T-Head, […]