Boost for AI tech companies in the North West as LYVA Labs backs Spotlight Pathology with £125k after Dr Samantha Perona joins as CEO Liverpool-based LYVA Labs is taking the lead in investing in under-served founders and CEOs. This week, the company backed its fourth female-led business, Spotlight Pathology, with £125k from its Health and Life Sciences...
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Apple Signs White House AI Safeguards | Silicon UK Tech News
Apple joins White House Voluntary AI Safeguards programme, joining 15 other major companies in agreeing to safety and transparency measures Apple has signed up for the Joe Biden administration’s voluntary AI safeguards that seek to ensure the emerging technology is developed in a safe and secure way, the White House said. Apple joins 15 other...
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UK and India sign broad tech collaboration pact
The UK and India agreed on Wednesday to a broad “Technology Security Initiative” that will see the two nations collaborate in ways it’s hoped will unlock investment. The Initiative (TSI) was launched in Delhi by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and UK foreign secretary David Lammy. The TSI will be coordinated by two nations’ national...
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Revolut Gains UK Banking Licence | Silicon UK Tech News
After three years of trying, fintech start-up Revolut finally recieves a UK banking licence, but with some restrictions from regulator Attempts by London-based fintech start-up Revolut to establish itself as a registered bank in the United Kingdom were achieved this week. Revolut announced on its website that after three years, it has received its UK...
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India-UK partnership set to focus on AI, semiconductors, and critical minerals
India and the United Kingdom have unveiled a pioneering technology security initiative aimed at spurring economic growth and deepening bilateral cooperation, reported AP. This announcement coincided with the inaugural official visit to India by the UK’s newly appointed Foreign Secretary. Under this new agreement, both nations will collaborate on critical technological advancements, spanning areas such...
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India, UK launch joint tech security initiative
India and the UK on Wednesday launched a Technology Security Initiative aimed at ensuring telecommunications security and collaboration in key areas such as critical minerals, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and health technology. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with UK foreign secretary David Lammy in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo from X) The launch of the...
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India-UK unveil futuristic Technology Security Initiative; to seal FTA soon
India and the UK on Wednesday firmed up a landmark technology security initiative that sets out a bold new approach for collaboration in a range of “priority” sectors including telecom, critical minerals, semiconductors and artificial intelligence, with a broader aim to elevate their strategic partnership to the next level. The decision on the...
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India, UK launch Technology Security Initiative led by NSAs
New Delhi: The Prime Ministers of India and the United Kingdom are launching a new ‘Technology Security Initiative‘ (TSI) to elevate the strategic partnership between the two countries to the next level. This was announced during visit of UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The TSI will be coordinated by the National Security Advisors (NSAs) of...
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Wegovy: Weight-loss jab approved for use in preventing heart attacks and strokes in UK
A weight-loss jab has been approved by the UK’s medicines regulator for use in preventing heart attacks and strokes in overweight or obese adults. Wegovy, which is the brand name for the drug semaglutide, had already got the green light for weight management in those with obesity. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)...
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UK soldiers test next generation of body-worn technology
Major advances made in body-worn technology for UK soldiers. Improving operational advantage by connecting soldiers to data tools and new technology. A range of technologies, such as laser detection systems and on person drone control will enhance battle fighting tactics. The next generation of body-worn technology has been put through its paces by British soldiers, bringing a modernised advantage to...
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Mass IT outage hits airports, businesses and broadcasters around the world
Major airlines, medical facilities, businesses and police forces around the world are currently being affected by a massive information technology glitch caused by a problem with Microsoft cloud computing services early Friday. CrowdStrike, the U.S. cybersecurity company behind the glitch that affects Microsoft Windows users, says that the outage “is not a security incident or...
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Global IT outage causes chaos, disrupting airlines, banks, media, telecoms
Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator says ‘no information to suggest it is a cyber security incident’. A massive technology outage has disrupted businesses and institutions in multiple countries, throwing airlines, government services, banks, supermarkets, telecoms and media outlets into chaos. The cause of the outage was not immediately clear, but it came hours after Microsoft...