Norwegian investment giant Aker has revealed plans to construct a large-scale AI facility inside the Arctic Circle, capitalising on green energy and a growing Nordic tech race. Major Investment With Strategic Ambitions Aker ASA, the Oslo-based industrial investment firm controlled by billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke, has announced plans to establish a major artificial intelligence (AI) “factory” in Narvik, a…
This video shows how it’s now easier than ever to personalise your CoPilot, so that you can get it to operate to your very own specifications and personalise your way of doing things …
Need to share sensitive information without leaving a record? WhatsApp now lets you send voice notes that automatically disappear after being listened to only once. How to: – Open an individual or group chat in WhatsApp.– Tap and hold the microphone icon, swipe up to lock the recording.– Tap the “1” View‑Once icon when it turns green to enable…
ChatGPT can now act on your behalf, using its own virtual computer to complete complex tasks, browse the web, run code, and interact with online tools, all without step-by-step prompting. ChatGPT As An ‘AI Agent’ OpenAI has formally launched what it calls the ChatGPT agent, transforming its well-known conversational model into a proactive digital assistant capable of completing real…
In this Tech Insight, we look at what Google Discover is, how it works, and how UK businesses can use it to boost visibility, traffic and engagement without relying on search. A Quiet Revolution in Discovery Google Discover isn’t new, but its importance has grown sharply in recent years. Originally launched in 2012 under the name Google Now, the…
Meta is reportedly using temporary tent structures to house its growing AI infrastructure, as demand for compute power outpaces the construction of traditional data centres. A Race for AI Compute Is Reshaping Infrastructure Plans As the AI arms race intensifies, tech giants are confronting a new logistical challenge, i.e. where to house the vast amounts of high-performance hardware needed…
Major adult platforms including Pornhub and Reddit must introduce advanced age verification under the Online Safety Act to block under-18s from accessing explicit content. Why Is This Happening Now? The UK’s Online Safety Act, passed in 2023, was designed to better protect children online, and one of its most high-profile provisions is now coming into force. For example, from…
Users in the United States can now ask Google Search to make real-world phone calls for them, gathering service and pricing information from local businesses without speaking to anyone themselves. AI Used in Local Enquiries Google has rolled out a new AI-powered calling feature within Search that allows users to collect information from businesses such as pet groomers, garages,…
Co-op’s chief executive has confirmed that Hackers stole the personal data of all 6.5 million Co-op members in an April cyberattack. The breach exposed names, addresses, and contact details, but no financial data. Co-op says it shut down its systems just in time to block a ransomware attack, though the incident still caused widespread disruption. CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq called…
As electric vehicle usage expands, the race is on to recycle their batteries and recover scarce materials like lithium, nickel and cobalt, thereby cutting emissions and easing dependence on mining. A New Phase In the EV Revolution With global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) topping 14 million in 2023, a 35 per cent increase on the previous year, attention…
