The UK government is inviting feedback on how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality are impacting the adult entertainment industry. This request is part of the Pornography Review, which was initiated in July 2023 to examine the
The recent ITV drama and documentary about the Post Office Horizon scandal has sparked renewed interest in the public inquiry, which has been ongoing for nearly two years. This week’s hearing saw a significant increase in the number of journalists
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is poised to generate more revenue from three government contracts that went live in December 2023 than it has earned in its decade-long involvement with the G-Cloud procurement framework. These contracts, which include a £350m deal
Over 300 employees of Fujitsu Services UK, who work for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), are planning to strike starting from 17 January 2024. This protest is a result of dissatisfaction over pay and could potentially disrupt the government agency’s
Over the past year, flash storage has expanded into new markets and use cases due to the availability of cheaper quad-level cell (QLC) flash storage. This has allowed flash to enter array markets and use cases that were previously only
The British Library, the national library of the UK, revealed in October 2023 that it was facing disruptions to its services due to an IT outage. It was later discovered that the library had fallen victim to a ransomware attack,
The British Library is facing significant costs in rebuilding its systems following the Rhysida ransomware attack in October. It is estimated that the cost will range between £6m and £7m, far exceeding the £650,000 ransom demand. This expense will also
Sweden has unveiled a new National Technology Strategy (NTS) that focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) and long-term investment to enhance the competitiveness of Swedish companies. The strategy, launched by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s coalition government, aims to boost state-funded research
Despite limited interest in developing a domestic semiconductor industry, the government aims to establish world-class specialization in the sector. Rather than investing in chip manufacturing capabilities, the focus will be on supporting alternative opportunities, such as compound semiconductors. These offer
ChatGPT quickly gained 100 million users in just three months, making it the fastest-growing new product. This demonstrated the potential and power of large language models (LLMs), prompting other major companies like Google, Facebook, and Anthropic to develop their own