Category: Technology

In 2024, the funding landscape for AI foundational models reached unprecedented heights, with total investments surpassing $40 billion, more than doubling the amount raised in 2023. According to PitchBook data, this surge has brought the total funding for AI core technologies since 2023 to $60.2 billion, fueled by substantial mega-deals from some of the world’s […]

A newly launched mobile app, Angel Shot, aims to provide a discreet and effective way for patrons at bars, clubs, and other social venues to request help when feeling unsafe. Released in time for the busy holiday season, the app is designed to improve safety and security, offering users a simple tool to signal for […]

Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock Many people who live in the northern part of the world suffer extended periods of darkness this time of the year – and often the winter blues. But there are things you can do to boost your health and wellbeing, and prevent winter depression. Several meteorological phenomena produce a lack of daylight. In […]

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the mining industry holds significant promise for revolutionizing operations, improving safety standards, and boosting overall productivity. AI-driven technologies are poised to reshape various aspects of the sector, from predictive maintenance and real-time hazard detection to process optimization and workforce management. One of the most critical applications of AI […]

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research and development company, has outlined a strategic shift in its business model heading into 2025. In a blog post released on Friday, the company stated that in order to sustain its long-term ambitions and secure the capital needed for future growth, it must undergo a significant restructuring. The company revealed […]

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a groundbreaking new treaty aimed at combating cybercrime, marking the first international criminal justice agreement negotiated in more than two decades. In a historic move, the 193-member General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime without a vote on Tuesday, signaling a strong global commitment to tackling […]

A coalition of UK lawmakers is calling for urgent reforms to the 1990 Computer Misuse Act (CMA), arguing that the legislation is no longer suited to the complexities of today’s cybersecurity challenges. The CMA, initially crafted to address the malicious misuse of computer systems, was conceived before the internet became central to modern life and […]

Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock Women are less likely to protect themselves online because current safety advice does not take full account of their needs – despite women being more at risk from cyber abuse and threats than men. This abuse of women is a growing problem, with one in five reporting they have experienced harm […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform traffic management in highly congested urban environments, offering solutions that not only alleviate gridlock but also ensure safer, more efficient travel for both vehicles and pedestrians. With cities around the world struggling to manage ever-increasing traffic volumes, AI can be harnessed to optimize traffic flow, reduce accidents, […]