Tag: AI
Brits struggle with procrastination as to-do lists mount
Over half (52%) of Brits end the week with more things to do than they started with Two-thirds (60%) put off commitments with family and friends, due to overwhelming to-do lists A new survey by Samsung reveals a nation struggling with procrastination, with over half of Britons admitting to ending the week with more tasks…
NHS to run AI trial to detect breast cancer, Polestar 7 details announced
Image: MIT A trial using artificial intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening could lead to a dramatic rise in the number of patients being treated. At present, two radiologists are needed to look at the images from mammograms to ensure accuracy. It is hoped that the AI being trialled will allow…
10 Predictions for the Mobile Industry in 2025
2025 offers the mobile industry the opportunity to redefine possibilities for consumers and businesses alike with enhanced user experiences and fresh revenue streams. However, the sector will also face significant challenges. Here are a few thoughts on what to expect from Dario Betti & Nicholas Rossman at the Mobile Ecosystem Forum 5G One of the…
Chinese AI DeepSeek overtakes ChatGPT, Blu-Ray format on its way out
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek has overtaken ChatGPT and other rivals to become the top-rated free application on Apple's App Store in the US, UK and China. Its surge in popularity has sparked a selloff of shares in AI-related companies based in the US. Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta were down on Monday morning and…
RSPCA launches “Big Conversation” on Animal Welfare in the Age of AI
The RSPCA has a new initiative called "Animal Futures: The Big Conversation" to explore the future of animal welfare in a society increasingly shaped by technology. This initiative comes amid a growing trend of robot pet ownership, with a recent survey revealing that 26% of Britons would consider getting a robot pet, with millennials being…
UK AI Action Plan: 7 AI job roles which will be in high demand
Following the UK government's announcement about plans to use AI across the UK to boost growth and deliver more efficient services, we speak to chief technology officer at Redcentric, Paul Mardling, to get his thoughts on the 7 AI roles we could expect to see emerging over the coming months and years. 1. Chief…
UK Government Unveils AI Action Plan to Boost Growth and Public Services
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Monday (January 13th, 2025) outlined the government's ambitious plan to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to rejuvenate public services and drive economic growth. The "AI Opportunities Action Plan" aims to position the UK as an AI superpower, mirroring the ambitions of previous administrations. The plan, backed by £14 billion…
UK plans to be world leader in AI, Apple urges vote against scrapping DEI programmes
The government is to set out plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) across the UK to boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently. The AI Opportunities Action Plan being announced on Monday will be backed by leading tech firms, which are said to have committed £14bn towards various projects, creating 13,250 jobs, the government…
Hackers stole $2.2bn of crypto this year, AI can distinguish between US and Scottish whiskies
A total of $2.2bn (£1.76bn) in cryptocurrencies has been stolen this year, with North Korean hackers accounting for more than half that figure, according to a new study. Research firm Chainalysis says hackers affiliated with the reclusive state stole $1.3bn of digital currencies - more than double last year's haul. Some of the thefts appear…
O2 unveils Daisy, the AI Granny fighting scammers
Watch out, scammers! O2 has created a new weapon in the fight against fraud: an AI granny. Called Daisy, this state-of-the-art AI Granny's mission is to talk with fraudsters and waste as much of their time as possible. Created using a range of cutting-edge AI technology and trained with the help of one of YouTube’s best known…
