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#Technews: @nokia.bsky.social and #NVIDIA have struck a partnership with #telecoms operator #IOH to bring #AI-RAN to Indonesia.

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NVIDIA and Nokia strike AI-RAN deal with IOH
Nokia and NVIDIA have struck a partnership with telecoms operator IOH to bring AI-RAN to Indonesia
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March 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
University researchers have developed an affordable #brainwave-reading device to give a voice for people with advanced Motor Neurone Disease.

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Affordable brainwave reader for MND patients
University researchers have developed an affordable brainwave-reading device to give a voice for people with advanced Motor Neurone Disease
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March 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
##RiyadhAir has unveiled an #AI partnership with #IBM that will see Saudi Arabia's new airline leverage Watsonx across its systems.

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Riyadh AIr unveils partnership with IBM for WatsonX AI
Riyadh Air has unveiled an AI partnership with IBM that will see Saudi Arabia's new airline leverage WatsonX across its systems
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March 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
#LloydsBank secures its first ever patent which aims to reduce the number of false positive alerts its SOC team receives.

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Lloyds Bank secures cybersecurity patent
Lloyds Bank secures its first ever patent which aims to reduce the number of false positive alerts its SOC team receives
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March 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Beijing is preparing to disrupt critical #infrastructure tied to Taiwan’s defence, according to @crowdstrike.com 2025 Global Threat Report.

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China readies for Taiwan cyber attack, report warns
Beijing is preparing to disrupt critical infrastructure tied to Taiwan’s defence, according to CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
#Technews: @microsoft.com to shut video conferencing platform #Skype on May 5, 2025, marking the end of an era for one of #IP comms' early pioneers.

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Microsoft shutters Skype, focussing on a move to Teams
Microsoft to shut video conferencing platform Skype on May 5, 2025, marking the end of an era for one of IP comms' early pioneers
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March 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#SouthKorean authorities have signed a $35 billion agreement for construction of the world's largest #AI data center.

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Korea signs $35bn deal for “world’s largest AI data centre” and first DC launches to the moon
South Korean authorities have signed a $35 billion agreement for construction of the “world’s largest AI data centre.” The agreement – signed by the Governor… <a class="more-link" href="https://techin...
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February 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
@microsoft.com denies claims that it’s canceling #data center leases in the #US, stating its #AI infrastructure investments remain on track.

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Microsoft denies claims it is cancelling data centre leases
Microsoft has denied claims suggesting the company is cancelling data centre leases in the US. Analysts at TD Cowen made the claims, saying that their… <a class="more-link" href="https://techinformed....
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February 26, 2025 at 7:25 AM
#Fashion retailer #Primark is modernizing its #IT infrastructure by moving its #data centers to the #cloud to support its ambitious expansion plans.
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Primark moves data centres to the cloud to support expansion
Fashion retailer Primark is modernising its IT infrastructure by moving its data centres to the cloud to support its ambitious expansion plans. The fast fashion… <a class="more-link" href="https://tec...
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February 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#Apple has pulled #UK access to its Advanced Data Protection Service following a dispute with the government over end-to-end encryption.

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Apple withdraws access to Advanced Data Protection from UK
Apple has pulled UK access to its Advanced Data Protection Service following a dispute with the government over end-to-end encryption
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February 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
#Socialmedia giants #X, #Meta and #Snap have together signed a letter backing a #US bill calling for app stores to take responsibility for online age checks.
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Meta, X and Snap send joint letter asking app stores to age verify
Social media giants X, Meta and Snap have together signed a letter backing a US bill calling for app stores to take responsibility for online… <a class="more-link" href="https://techinformed.com/meta-...
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February 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Weekly #TechNews round-up:
📰 #Trump teases tariffs on microchips and cars
📰 #Facebook to delete live videos after 30 days
📰 #HP buys @Humane but ditches #AI Pin
📰 #EU kicks off AI sandbox project
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Trump threatens to introduce semiconductor tariffs
President Trump is threatening to introduce 25% semiconductor tariffs, while HP has agreed to buy Humane's AI assets
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February 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#Microsoft has unveiled its new #quantumchip which it claims will enable #quantum computers to solve industrial-scale problems within years.

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Microsoft announces "breakthrough" quantum chip
Microsoft has unveiled its new quantum chip which it claims will enable quantum computers to solve industrial-scale problems within years
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February 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
DYK, #Meta is launching a 50,000km #subsea cable network to power AI?

Project Waterworth will connect five continents, enhancing #global digital infrastructure and #AI capabilities.
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Meta unveils 50,000km subsea cable to span the globe
Meta has announced a new subsea cable project designed to span over 50,000km, connecting five continents in a bid to “unlock global AI potential.” The… <a class="more-link" href="https://techinformed....
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February 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
DYK, beauty & self-care marketplace #Fresha has reduced fraud by 99% using #AI?

Its in-house AI system detects suspicious activity in real-time, preventing payment #fraud & #phishing scams before they happen, says CEO William Zeqiri.

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Beauty-booking app cuts almost all fraud with AI
Beauty and self-care marketplace, Fresha, claims to have cut fraud by 99% with the help of its own AI and machine learning technology.
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February 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Is Europe’s #AI investment strategy the next big leap?🤖

The #EU has launched #InvestAI, a €200bn fund to boost AI leadership, with €20bn set for "gigaAI factories."
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EU Announces AI “Gigafactories” Amid Global Regulatory Gap
The EU unveils InvestAI, a €200bn AI investment fund, including €20bn for AI gigafactories ("gigaAI factories"), to position Europe as global AI leader.
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February 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
DYK, the UK Gov is investing £82.6M in AI models to diagnose and treat diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s? 🤖
The funding backs PharosAI & Bind Research, accelerating cancer diagnoses & drug discovery, while also expanding UK participation in EuroHPC.
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AI models to diagnose cancer receive £82m boost from UK gov
The UK Government has unveiled an £82.6 million joint fund and commitment to AI models created to help diagnose and treat diseases
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February 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Is quantum computing the next leap for #AI?

Secqai has launched what it claims is the world’s first Quantum Large Language Model, backed by NATO’s DIANA initiative. The #QLLM could transform #cybersecurity, drug discovery & #semiconductor design.

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Secqai seeks to advance AI with quantum large language model
NATO-backed hardware company Secqai has launched what it claims is the world’s first quantum large language model
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February 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
How is the #EU AI Act reshaping workforce training?

A new mandate for #AI literacy has led to an 866% surge in enterprise AI upskilling, per Coursera’s Job Skills Report 2025.

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EU's AI Literacy Mandate Spurs 866% Surge in AI course enrollments
EU AI Act's implementation sees an 866% rise in AI course enrollments, as reported in Coursera's Job Skills Report 2025
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February 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
DYK, #ElonMusk made a $97.4B bid to acquire #OpenAI, but Sam Altman publicly rejected it on #X? 🤯

The proposal, supported by xAI and Vy Capital, aimed to take over OpenAI’s nonprofit entity, intensifying their ongoing conflict.

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Elon Musk calls Sam Altman 'swindler' amid OpenAI Bid rejection
Elon Musk called Sam Altman a 'swindler' after Altman's public rejection of Musk's $97.4bn bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit entity, intensifying their rivalry.
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February 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
DYK ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024, despite increased attacks? 🚨

Crackdowns on groups like LockBit, better cybersecurity, and victim resistance cut payments from $1.25B to $813M. But SMEs are now top targets.

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Ransomware Payments Plummet 35% in 2024 After Crackdown
Ransomware payments fell 35% in 2024. Learn how law enforcement crackdowns and victim resistance helped reshape the cyber threat landscape
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February 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
How far will the #UK go to break #encryption?

The government has secretly ordered #Apple to hand over encrypted #iCloud data under the Investigatory Powers Act.
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UK government orders Apple to hand over encrypted data
The UK government has demanded Apple gives it access to users’ encrypted data, according to several reports. The government has issued the iPhone-maker a Technical… <a class="more-link" href="https://...
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February 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
DYK the US is moving to ban Chinese #AI with fines up to $100M & 20-year jail terms?

Senator Josh Hawley’s bill would cut off AI imports/exports, block #US firms from investing in Chinese AI, and restrict open-source models like #DeepSeek R1.

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Josh Hawley AI Ban Targeting China Could Slow US Innovation
US Senator Josh Hawley introduces ban of AI imports & exports with China, citing national security risks. Experts warn it could hinder US innovation
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February 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
How big is #Google’s AI gamble? 🤖💰

#Alphabet is investing $75bn in #AI this year, but investors aren’t convinced—shares dropped nearly 10% after its latest earnings.
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Google Announces $75 billion AI Investment
Alphabet’s $75 billion AI investment signals a major expansion—but as Google Cloud revenue slows, is AI the right bet?
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February 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
DYK #China’s computing market is set to outgrow the US by 8X before the end of 2029?

A #Stocklytics study projects a 42% surge, fueled by #AI, #5G & semiconductor independence, as the US tightens trade restrictions.

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US-China Tech War: China Market to Outgrow US by 8X by 2029
China’s computing market set to hit $30b by 2029, outpacing US. How will the US-China tech war impact AI, semiconductors, and tech competition?
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February 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM