AI & Machine Learning

Chronicling the rapidly developing technology of artificial intelligence and machine learning which are transforming business and creating the foundations for an AI-centric future. Expert analysis and comment on the benefits and risks, the consequences for companies, workers and consumers, and the subsequent possible impact on multiple technology markets.

Protecting against cyber attacks backed by generative AI

Threat actors are turning to generative AI capabilities to evolve social engineering and other cyber attacks — here's how businesses can stay protected

Cybersecurity

Generative AI

Geoffrey Hinton realised mankind was history when AI got the joke

So-called ‘godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton says he realised that humanity had created its own successor when Google’s PaLM explained why a joke was funny

Generative AI

The skills needed to succeed as an AI prompt engineer

Alan Jacobson explores the skills required for future success as an AI prompt engineer — also referred to as an 'AI whisperer'.

AI & Machine Learning

“Meaningful” AI regulation needed from UK government, says report

A University of Cambridge report states that “solid legal and ethical AI regulation” will be key to trust from UK industry and public.

Generative AI

Chatbots in the future of customer service

Chatbots and generative AI are set to take centre stage in the future of customer service, but challenges remain to be addressed

AI & Machine Learning

Four in five young tech staff confident about AI

78 per cent of European tech staff aged 20-30 are embracing the use of AI, reveals HR software vendor HiBob's Young Generation in Tech survey

AI & Machine Learning

UK government calls for AI infrastructure access ahead of global summit

As big tech AI innovation continues, government officials push for under-the-hood access to key start-ups' technology ahead of the world's first AI safety summit

Generative AI

AI development held back due to shortage of computer chips

British researchers are being hampered because UK does not have enough top-spec computer chips, which are crucial for developing generative AI, says watchdog

AI & Machine Learning

UK government calls for AI infrastructure access ahead of global summit

As big tech AI innovation continues, government officials push for under-the-hood access to key start-ups' technology ahead of the world's first AI safety summit

Generative AI

AI development held back due to shortage of computer chips

British researchers are being hampered because UK does not have enough top-spec computer chips, which are crucial for developing generative AI, says watchdog

Generative AI

Salesforce and Google expand partnership to drive GenAI productivity

The partnership extension between Salesforce and Google will see CRM and Google Workspace capabilities brought together, as GenAI demand continues to surge

Data Protection & Privacy

The future of private AI: open source vs closed source

As regulation of artificial intelligence evolves, the future of AI could be private in nature - here's how adoption of open and close source capabilities would compare

Generative AI