Ofcom joins generative AI debate but adds little
Not wanting to be left out, UK watchdog Ofcom has shared its thoughts on what AI could mean for society and what it is doing about it.
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AI leaders publish desultory public statement addressing ‘risk of extinction’
As the artificial intelligence arms race continues to accelerate, so does the rush to signal concern about where it could lead.
Nvidia bets on AI hype to help it chip away at Intel
Chip maker Nvidia hopes to mount a stronger challenge to Intel with a new product line that promises the best generative AI capabilities.
Europe acts against the threat of a social credit system with new AI rulebook
The European Parliament has voted in favour of document that it describes as the world’s first ever rules for artificial intelligence.
New AI systems tailored to specific jobs are popping up fast
As both warnings and promises of hope around AI abound, one of the consistent themes is its potential impact on jobs, with new tools aimed at specific sectors being launched regularly.
Leveraging AI in telecoms to enhance offerings and maximise operations
As the use cases and opportunities for AI continue to emerge, there are a host of tech-driven approaches telco leaders can integrate into their operations, utilising software like ChatGPT.
Google strikes generative AI pact with KPMG
Some people working in financial services, healthcare and retail could soon find themselves automated out of a job.
US and UK regulators talk up the need for AI regulation
As the rapid march of generative AI continues, regulators on both side of the pond seem to have decided they had better start taking a proper look at what’s going on.
Anxiety grows over the societal effects of the AI boom
A cluster of stories have added to the sense of foreboding about the rapid progress of artificial intelligence technology.
The transformative potential of generative AI for the communications industry
Generative AI can achieve millions or even billions of pounds of value for a CSP across the many potential use cases for the industry.
Generative AI is a gift for cyber criminals
While there’s lots of talk about how jobs might disappear in the face of a rapidly advancing generative AI sector, it may also provide hackers and scammers tools to scale up their operations.
Google doubles down on generative AI with reorg
Despite all the apocalyptic warnings, AI development shows no signs of slowing down.
Enterprises are throwing money at AI
AI has become a significant investment for most enterprises – with 42% now having a dedicated budget of $1 million or more – according to a report by market analyst Omdia.
AI is helping hyperscalers hoover up even more cash
ChatGPT hype is channelling even more money into public cloud than Gartner initially expected.
Huawei urges cooperation in establishing AI goals
Huawei kicked off its yearly analyst summit by discussing the current state of digital transformation and then delved into where bleeding edge tech like ‘super AI’ might take society.
Telefónica CEO clumsily wades into AI panic
José María Álvarez-Pallete has gone off on one about the dangers of AI, despite the telco industry’s prominent role in its promotion.
Europe gets a bit more concerned about AI
Some members of the European Parliament have written an open letter calling for someone to do something about artificial intelligence.
Europe eventually joins the Chat GPT paranoia party
Following moves by Italy and Spain, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has sprung into action by thinking about creating a task force to look into generative AI.
AWS pours fuel on the generative AI flames
Public cloud giant AWS has opened an initiative designed to promote the development of generative AI startups.
China and US ramp up AI oversight
Pushback against the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence continues, with both Chinese and American regulators intervening further.
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