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What Does ‘Nvidia’ Actually Mean?

Stock all/Shutterstock Although Nvidia had some humble beginnings, its ambition was anything but small. They envisioned building chips so advanced that the competition would aspire to match them. The goal wasn’t simply to participate in the graphics market; it was to create technology that would set a new benchmark and inspire industry-wide envy. That mindset, woven…

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AI leads parents to change their careers advice to children

Parents are starting to lean towards advising their children to look into obtaining a more practical skillset in the wake of artificial intelligence (AI), according to research. Motor parts retailer Halfords found that 89% of parents have changed the advice they’re giving to their children about careers, and compared with two years ago, half are…

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UK Salesforce execs: Agentforce begins to stoke new business forms

UK Salesforce customers are beginning to develop new business streams on the back of the supplier’s agentic technology, according to country chief executive Zahra Bahrololoumi and CTO Paul O’Sullivan. At Dreamforce in San Francisco, executives outlined to a group of UK journalists how the company is working with customers to use its recent wave of…

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EU regulation sharpens fear of Norwegian AI exodus

A flight of artificial intelligence (AI) firms from Norway is being accelerated by fear of the government’s decision to adopt controversial European AI laws, shaking its already weak high-tech sector. While pressure mounts on the European Commission (EC) to halt stringent rules governing “high-risk” AI systems, Norway is proceeding with plans to implement the AI…

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Bridging Borders: The rise of Ukrainian-British tech collaboration

The past year has been crucial for Ukrainian-British tech cooperation. As one of the leading IT service exporters, Ukraine’s presence in the UK has never been stronger, with business ties growing deeper. Recently, the IT Ukraine Аssociation (ITU) published a comprehensive report on the state of the Ukrainian tech ecosystem. According to the report, Digital…

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AI disempowers logistics workers while intensifying their work

Marc Francis spent the past few years of his life governed by a broken route planner. Time after time, the driver who until recently delivered for Parcelforce would be asked to go on harder and harder routes or given unfeasible routes on his shifts. And when the system broke, failed to bring up an address…

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Mayor launches London Privacy Register for smart city information

The Mayor of London has launched a Beta of the London Privacy Register, which aims provide greater openness around the use of smart city technologies throughout the capital’s public spaces. According to the Mayor’s Office, the adoption smart city technologies in public spaces – including networks of sensors, cameras, drones, robotics, mobility services, augmented reality,…

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North Korean cyber APT targeting nuclear secrets

Cyber researchers at Google Cloud’s Mandiant has upgraded a North Korean cyber threat nexus tracked over the years as Andariel, aka Onyx Sleet, Plutonium and Silent Chollima, to an official advanced persistent threat (APT) group, warning that it is targeting closely guarded atomic secrets and technology as North Korea continues its efforts to acquire nuclear…

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Engaging young people with careers in STEM at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

The UK tech sector continues to struggle with skills shortages, especially in emerging and high-priority areas such as cyber security and artificial intelligence (AI). One of the contributory factors is a lack of interest in computer science education in schools. Computer Weekly recently reported that low uptake of computing-related subjects at GCSE level is threatening…

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Automating public services – a careful approach

vchalup – stock.adobe.com By Published: 09 Jul 2024 The use of AI and automation in the public sector involves both public-facing systems and behind-the-scenes tools aimed at streamlining operations and freeing up staff time. But we know that these benefits are not guaranteed. Public sector organisations must approach automation with caution to avoid the pitfalls…

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