AI Steve says only policies with more than 50 per cent support will be adopted into his platform for the UK General Election. ADVERTISEMENT There’s a new, artificial face in the UK’s general election: AI Steve. Steve Endacott, the man behind the artificial intelligence (AI), is an entrepreneur from the south of England who wants...
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Echion Technologies secures £29 million Series B investment led by Volta Energy Technologies
[Cambridge, UK] – [Echion Technologies]: The world’s leading developer of niobium-based, fast-charging battery materials, Echion Technologies (Echion), has successfully completed its Series B funding round, raising £29 million in investment capital. The round was led by specialist battery and energy storage technology investor Volta Energy Technologies (Volta), with participation from existing investors CBMM, BGF, and...
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Solus Power secures investment from Marbanc International
EV Charging Innovator Solus Power Secures Funding From Leading Investment Firm Marbanc International Solus Power has secured funding from Marbanc International to fuel commercialisation of its EV charging products UK-based company, Solus Power, has developed a cutting-edge mobile charging innovation called ‘Kratos’ The portable charging solution solves the challenge of providing flexible energy across diverse...
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UK, Canada investigate 23andMe data breach: Report
Privacy authorities in Canada and the United Kingdom have launched a joint investigation to assess the scope of sensitive customer information exposed in 23andMe data breach. | Photo Credit: Reuters Privacy authorities in Canada and the United Kingdom have launched a joint investigation to assess the scope of sensitive customer information exposed in last year’s...
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Inside Europe’s tech hubs: London and the United Kingdom
Europe largely missed out on the internet age, especially when compared to the tech giants that grew out of the U.S. and China. But Europe’s tech hubs have been buzzing as of late, hoping to seize the opportunities coming out of the AI boom. In a four part series, CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty...
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UK Trails Behind Europe in Technical Skills Proficiency, Coursera Report Finds
The U.K. is the 25th most technically proficient country in Europe, a new report by online course provider Coursera has found. It sits well behind other digital leaders in the region like Germany, France and Spain. Globally, the U.K. came 45th out of 109 countries, which is an improvement from last year’s 64th place; however,...
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UK tech bosses urge focus on AI skills and growth in high-stakes election — no matter who wins
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left), leader of the incumbent Conservatives, and opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer of the Labour Party. The politicians traded barbs in their first head-to-head debate on Tuesday ahead of the July 4 General Election. Pa Images | Getty Images LONDON — British technology executives and entrepreneurs want the next government...
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The Value of Data | Silicon UK Tech News
Data has become the cornerstone of modern business strategies in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. For business leaders, understanding and leveraging the value of data is paramount to maintaining competitiveness and driving innovation. Data is no longer just a byproduct of business operations; it is a critical asset that can unlock unprecedented opportunities...
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Regional conference on digital technology and anti-corruption
A three-day conference has commenced in Fiji, with discussions focused on the role that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can play in the fight against corruption across the Pacific. Bringing together senior officials from across the region’s anti-corruption sector, alongside regional and international experts in the field of digitalization, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)...
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16 digital health, medical device companies selected for UK, TMC accelerator
For the second time, an accelerator backed by the United Kingdom and hosted by Texas Medical Center Innovation has named 16 companies to its new cohort. In partnership with Innovate UK, TMC named the new cohort companies in an announcement this week. The companies are divided into two categories — digital health and medical device...
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‘I was misidentified as shoplifter by facial recognition tech’
25 May 2024 By James Clayton, BBC Newsnight BBC Sara needed some chocolate – she had had one of those days – so wandered into a Home Bargains store. “Within less than a minute, I’m approached by a store worker who comes up to me and says, ‘You’re a thief, you need to leave the store’.” Sara...
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What the U.K. General Election Could Mean for the Music Business, Ticketing, AI and Big Tech
When the United Kingdom votes on July 4 to elect its next government, business leaders around the world will be closely monitoring the outcome to see what it means for them. For the music industry, the upcoming general election — announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (May 22) — could also lead to...