At its core, AI relies on vast computational power to process and analyse data, driving machine learning algorithms and powering intelligent decision-making processes. This insatiable demand for computing resources comes with a hefty environmental price tag. According to IEA, datacentres currently consume 1.5% of all global electricity generated. And with NVIDIA estimated to...
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AI Poses ‘Jobs Apocalypse’, Warns Report | Silicon UK Tech News
IPPR report warns AI could remove almost 8 million jobs in the United Kingdom, with low paid, youngsters and women most at risk In recent months the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) have highlighted bias, discrimination, misinformation, and autonomous weapons, but a new report has issued a sobering reminder about the impact on jobs....
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Spotify confirms video learning experiment in the UK
Spotify has confirmed the rollout of a series of video-based learning courses for its users in the United Kingdom after partnering with several providers to test the market. With the launch of this experiment, video learning is added to music, podcasts and audiobooks as the major digital streaming service seeks fertile ground for expansion. As...
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UN approves its first resolution on artificial intelligence
The UN General Assembly has called for a set of international guidelines to address the risks and benefits of AI. The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence to encourage the protection of personal data, the monitoring of AI for risks, and the safeguarding of human rights. The...
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Tetra Pharm Technologies introduces pain relieving drug in the United Kingdom
The Danish biopharmaceutical company, Tetra Pharm Technologies, is proud to announce the launch of its pain-relieving prescription drug, XATEPA®, in the United Kingdom. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Following last year’s successful launch of XATEPA® in Germany, the cannabinoid-based product will now become available to patients in the United Kingdom during Q2 2024. XATEPA®...
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McDonald’s suffers global tech outage
‘System failure’ shutters some restaurants for hours, leading to complaints from customers on social media. Fast food giant McDonald’s has experienced systems failures in several countries that led to some of its restaurants being shuttered for hours, but ruled out cybersecurity issues as a potential cause of the problem. The United States-based chain said the...
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McDonald’s hit by tech outage in several countries around the world | CBC News
McDonald’s apologized Friday for a technology outage that disrupted operations at many of its outlets worldwide, including in Japan, the United Kingdom and Australia. The company said the outage was caused by a third-party technology provider and was not a cybersecurity issue. It started at about 12 a.m. CDT during a configuration change and was close to...
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UK Joins EU’s Chip Research Program | Silicon UK Tech News
UK joins European Union’s chip funding research scheme, pledging £35 million for EU’s ‘Chips Joint Undertaking’ The United Kingdom is to join a European Union semiconductor research funding programme, that will give the UK semiconductor sector access to European funding for chip research purposes. The government announced that the UK has now joined the EU’s...
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£35 million boost for British semiconductor scientists and businesses on international chip research
Semiconductor sector to benefit from up to £35 million, plus European funds, in a boost to British leadership in research of cutting-edge chip technology UK joins European initiative to access €1.3 billion Horizon Europe funding pot for collaborative semiconductor research projects Boost to help push boundary of semiconductor design, improving tech used in all digital...
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What is the EU’s new Artificial Intelligence Act – and will it impact the UK?
Members of the European Parliament have voted overwhelmingly to approve a new world-leading set of rules on artificial intelligence. They are designed to make sure humans stay in control of the technology – and that it benefits the human race. So what’s changing? The rules are risk-based. The riskier the effects of an artificial intelligence...
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Is TikTok getting banned? What does US bill mean – and could it happen in the UK?
The US Senate has voted in favour of legislation that could ban TikTok in the country – if its Chinese owners refuse to sell. The bill passed by a wide margin in the Senate on 23 April after being voted through in the House of Representatives. But does the ban actually mean an end to...
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Thousands more to train in future tech like AI as government unveils over £1.1 billion package to skill-up UK
Science and Technology Secretary sets out detailed plans to upskill millions across the UK biggest-ever investment of more than £1 billion funding for thousands of students to pursue doctorates over the coming years in key future tech to grow economy and improve lives further multi-million-pound lifts to skills opportunities and resources for those of all...