Category: Technology

The new initiative announced by the UK’s major public funder of research and innovation follows an independent review of university spin-outs, published in November 2023. A key theme emerging from the review highlighted the need for more proof-of-concept funding for academic researchers to build confidence in commercial ventures before creating a spin-out company. Critical early-stage […]

The European Union’s landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which aims to regulate AI technologies and protect citizens from potential harms, is under scrutiny as several EU governments have lobbied for expanded surveillance powers. Internal documents obtained by Investigate Europe reveal that countries such as France, Italy, Sweden, Lithuania, and Hungary have successfully pushed for provisions […]

OpenAI has announced the launch of its ambitious “Stargate Project,” a $500 billion initiative aimed at expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States over the next four years. In collaboration with major partners such as SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX, OpenAI plans to invest $100 billion immediately to kick-start the project. The Stargate Project is […]

The UK’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is preparing to roll out digital driving licences this year, a move planned to make the application process more efficient and streamlined. The initiative, first reported by The Times, will allow drivers to access their driving credentials through a government-developed mobile app, dubbed the “Digital Wallet.” This […]

Granger Wootz Next time you’re working in a coffee shop or similar public space, take a moment to look around at your “co-workers” for the day, busy, like you are, with laptops, cellphones and tablets. How many of those devices belong to the organisations that employ them? Or are they – and you – using […]

In 2024, the US healthcare sector experienced a significant number of data breaches, with 720 incidents reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These breaches collectively compromised approximately 186 million user records, exposing sensitive personal, medical, and financial data. According to a recent analysis of the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) […]

Cybersecurity firm SecurityScorecard has identified a new threat campaign linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, aimed at freelance software developers. This operation, named Operation 99, focuses on compromising the software supply chain by targeting developers working in Web3 and cryptocurrency sectors. The attack is an evolution of the previously observed Operation Dream Job, wherein attackers […]

Marco Raquan Honesty, a 28-year-old from Washington, has pleaded guilty to participating in a series of fraud schemes that collectively caused over $600,000 in losses. The schemes, which spanned from 2021 to 2022, included COVID relief fraud, smishing (SMS phishing), identity theft, and bank account takeovers. Honesty was involved in orchestrating smishing attacks, where he […]

Rethinking U.S. Semiconductor Strategy: The Case for a Diversified Approach to National Security and Innovation The United States’ semiconductor industry, pivotal for both economic growth and national security, is facing an urgent need for rejuvenation and diversification. Central to this effort is Intel Corporation, a historically dominant player in chip manufacturing. However, its future is […]

Digital tools have been pitched as a surefire way for farmers across Africa to improve their businesses. Martin Harvey/Getty Images Digital agriculture is often hailed as an almost magical trigger for promoting successful farming, even among smallholder farmers in the developing world. Its proponents argue that using digital tools to, for instance, generate records and […]