Top 10 breached countries in the world: four in Europe
Cybercriminals steal personal data from hundreds of websites every day, using it to execute cyberattacks, sell on the black market, or leak on the dark web. However, according to data presented by Cybernews, the number of data breach victims in 2023 decreased by 50% compared to 2022. Based on the Cybernews Personal Data Leak Checker…
ChatGPT ‘much hyped but not much used’, YouTube unveils Playables
Very few people are regularly using "much hyped" artificial intelligence (AI) products like ChatGPT, a survey suggests. Researchers surveyed 12,000 people in six countries, including the UK, with only 2% of British respondents saying they use such tools on a daily basis. But the study, from the Reuters Institute and Oxford University, says young people…
2 in 5 customers concerned about AI ethics, new report reveals
A new report from customer experience company, CX Network, has revealed that 2 in 5 (43%) of customers are concerned about ethical AI use. 29% of CX professionals record a positive impact on customer loyalty as a result of their use of generative AI, but with customers levelling up their understanding of how AI works…
Skywell BE11 unveiled at Everything Electric Show
A single trim level which includes 12.8” touchscreen display, heated and ventilated seats and motion-sensing electric rear tailgate Two battery options offering a range of up to 304 miles (WLTP – Combined) Backed by a 7-year, 100,000-mile vehicle warranty and 8-year, 155,000-mile battery warranty Pricing to be confirmed The all-new Skywell BE11 was officially unveiled…
AI regulators in the UK are under resourced, Tories turn to TikTok to promote National Service
Regulators for artificial intelligence in the UK are "under-resourced" compared to developers of the technology, the Commons science committee chief has warned. Outgoing chairman of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, Greg Clark, said he is "worried" by the gap between regulators and the "finance that major developers can command". In a report produced by…
EV Charging Points to Reach 64 Million Globally by 2029, Juniper Research finds
A new study from Juniper Research has found the total number of EV (Electric Vehicle) charging points globally will grow by 194% over the next five years; rising from 21.8 million in 2024. The research found private EV sales have slowed in the last year due to a number of factors, including range anxiety and…
Demand for new EVs remains buoyant, claims Auto Trader
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Visits to Auto Trader’s new car platform up 22% YoY as brands focus on digital showrooms. BMW is May’s most in-demand marque, but interest in CUPRA rockets. Hattrick for Land Rover Defender 110, as May marks third consecutive month as most in-demand brand-new car on Auto Trader. Despite…
Musk changes tune on EV tariffs, Google’s AI Overviews tells people to eat rocks!
Tesla boss Elon Musk says he opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), just days after President Joe Biden quadrupled levies on EVs imported from China. "Neither Tesla nor I asked for these tariffs", the multi-billionaire told a technology conference in Paris via video link. Mr Musk's comments are at odds with a warning…
Energy price cap falls to average of £1568 a year for UK households
A typical household's energy bill will fall by £122 a year from July under a new energy price cap for the UK. The latest quarterly cap for England, Wales and Scotland means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £1,568 a year. It means that bills will be the lowest…
Tech firms urged to improve autocorrect, OpenAI does deal with News Corp
People whose names get mangled by autocorrect have urged technology companies to fix the problem faster, with one person whose name gets switched to “Satan” saying: “I am tired of it.” People with Irish, Indian and Welsh names are among those calling for improvements to the systems that operate on phones and computers as part…
