Apple and Google’s Mobile ‘Duopoly’ Targeted by UK Regulators
Britain’s competition watchdog has unveiled bold new proposals that could compel Apple to make sweeping changes to how it operates its App Store, Safari browser, and the broader iOS ecosystem within the UK. Reports Technology News The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) released a detailed framework of possible interventions as it moves to classify both Apple and Google as having “strategic...
OpenAI Partners with UK Government to Integrate AI into Public Services
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has entered into an agreement with the UK government to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing the efficiency of public services, according to a government announcement. Reports Technology News The non-binding agreement, signed with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, outlines a shared ambition to apply AI tools across sectors such as...
Perplexity Debuts Comet Its First AI-Driven Web Browser
Perplexity has officially entered the web browser market with the launch of Comet, its first AI-powered browser, unveiled on Wednesday. This bold move underscores the startup’s growing ambition to rival Google Search as the go-to tool for online information discovery. Reports Technology News Comet is initially rolling out to users on Perplexity’s $200-per-month Max plan, along with a select group of...
Netflix Introduces GenAI in Original Shows and Films
Companies building video AI tools frequently mention their collaborations with Hollywood to enable advanced creative workflows. On Thursday, Netflix confirmed it has begun integrating AI into the production of its movies and series. Reports Technology News During the company’s post-earnings conference call, co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced that Netflix featured “the very first GenAI final footage to appear on screen” in the...
TikTok Attracts Songwriters with New Promotional Tools
TikTok is introducing new features aimed at helping songwriters showcase their work on the platform. Currently rolling out in beta, these tools include a “Songwriter” label and a dedicated tab on profiles where users can highlight their music. Reports Technology News According to TikTok, a select group of publishing partners and songwriters have early access to the new features. Those interested...
New AI Voice Tool Can Mimic British Regional Accents
A new AI voice-cloning tool developed by British company Synthesia claims to replicate a broad range of UK regional accents more precisely than some of its American and Chinese competitors. Traditionally, most voice data used to train AI systems comes from North American or southern English speakers, resulting in synthetic voices that often sound similar and lack regional variety. Reports Technology...
Reddit Introduces Age Verification for Users in the UK
Reddit has rolled out age verification on its UK platform to prevent users under 18 from accessing “certain mature content.” The move comes in response to new requirements under the UK’s Online Safety Act, which mandates that websites displaying adult material implement “robust” age-checking systems. Reports Technology News Reddit, widely known for its community-driven discussions, stated that while it doesn’t aim to...
OpenAI Postpones Release of Its Open-Source Model Once More
OpenAI has hit pause on the much-anticipated release of its open-source AI model, citing the need for deeper safety evaluations before opening it up to developers. The launch, initially scheduled for earlier this summer and then pushed to next week, has now been delayed indefinitely. Reports Technology News Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced the decision on Friday via a post...
Campaigners Slam UK Government’s Google Deal as ‘Dangerously Naive’
Google has struck a wide-ranging agreement with the UK government to provide free technology to the public sector — including the NHS and local councils — in a move critics have described as “dangerously naive”. Reports Technology News Under the deal, the US tech giant will “upskill” tens of thousands of civil servants in areas such as artificial intelligence, without charging...
Four Arrested in UK Over Cyberattacks Targeting M&S, Co-op and Harrods
Four individuals under the age of 21 have been arrested in connection with a series of cyberattacks that disrupted the operations of major UK retailers including Marks & Spencer, the Co-op, and Harrods, the National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed on Thursday. Reports Technology News The most severe of the attacks targeted Marks & Spencer in April, forcing the iconic British retailer...
