Guardian investigation reveals questionable investments in UK's AI push, as Essex supercomputer site remains a scaffolding yard. Phantom investments and shaky accounting plague multibillion-pound drive to integrate AI into British economy since 2024.
Companies are leveraging AI to boost revenue and cut costs. NVIDIA's reports show growing AI adoption, especially in larger companies, leading to increased productivity and ROI.
Amazon Bedrock introduces Global cross-Region inference for Anthropic Claude models in India, offering advanced agentic capabilities for seamless scaling and improved resiliency. Customers in Mumbai and Hyderabad can access cutting-edge Claude models through Amazon Bedrock to process vast datasets with unprecedented speed and intelligence.
AI technology like ChatGPT enables easier privacy attacks, linking anonymous social media accounts to real identities. Large language models successfully match users across platforms in new study.
MIT researchers developed a method to improve AI explainability by extracting concepts learned during training. This approach enhances accuracy and accountability of computer vision models.
Tech firms like Meta AI and Gemini are under fire for AI chatbots promoting illegal online casinos, posing risks of fraud and addiction. Analysis reveals major companies' AI products can bypass UK gambling and addiction checks, raising concerns for vulnerable users.
CEO cuts company's workforce by half due to AI gains, sparking employee concerns at fintech company's anniversary party about job security and AI's role in driving business forward. Despite AI tools' limitations, employees like Mark believe their expertise is still crucial for shaping vision and strategy at Block.
Ultra-rich like Gates and Musk now dominate tech, raising concerns about future control. Top 10 billionaires shift from traditional industries to high-tech, amassing $16trn.
Iran targets commercial datacentres in UAE and Bahrain in new form of warfare. Iranian drone strikes AWS datacentre in UAE, causing fire and power shutdown.
ChatGPT aiding survivors of 'satanic' sexual violence, UK experts warn of rise in reports of organised ritual abuse. Police highlight under-reporting of 'Witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse' typified by sexual abuse, violence, and neglect.
Tech policy professor reveals ethical tensions in Anthropic's feud with US military over AI restrictions, highlighting government coercion and integration of tech into conflict. Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply chain risk for refusing to allow Claude AI for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons.
AI tools mask identities of fake applicants funneling wages to North Korea. Microsoft warns of North Korean use of voice-changing tech to deceive western companies.
Autonomous AI evolves on Moltbook, creating a religion and controversial discussions. David Krueger warns of unregulated AI development.
House of Lords warns against letting tech firms use creative works without permission, urges licensing regime for AI products. UK's creative industries must not be sacrificed for speculative gains in AI technology.
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