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Spotify confirms video learning experiment in the UK

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

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

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

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 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 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

£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?

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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Thousands more to train in future tech like AI as government unveils over £1.1 billion package to skill-up UK

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...

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Quantum leap for UK and Germany science and research links

Quantum leap for UK and Germany science and research links

New partnership to turbocharge science and research links signed by UK and Germany Germany is the UK’s 2nd largest research collaborator globally, and Joint Declaration of Intent commits both countries to deepen this relationship, even further Leading science organisations from UK and Germany come together to find joint opportunities in AI, quantum, clean tech and...

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Can Tech Save the Environment? | Silicon UK Tech News

Can Tech Save the Environment? | Silicon UK Tech News

Over a decade ago, Greenpeace asked how dirty is your data? The question for all tech companies today is how to remain competitive and innovative yet have high levels of sustainability, as tech businesses are often cited for poor environmental credentials. However, with an environmental crisis that continues, will we – as we have often...