Posts by Mklink

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Vodafone’s £15 billion merger with Three UK, subject to strict legally binding conditions. Investment Crucial The decision, outlined in a statement on the UK government’s website, hinges on commitments from the companies to invest billions in a joint 5G rollout across the UK while safeguarding consumer interests…

With OpenAI’s introduction of a new $200 monthly plan offering unlimited access to its most advanced models and tools, we examine whether the value it offers is likely to justify the price tag for businesses. ChatGPT Pro $200 Per Month Subscription The new ChatGPT Pro premium $200 per month subscription plan from OpenAI is targeted…

A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s China-based owner, to sell the platform by 19 January 2025 or face a nationwide ban. Understanding the Legislation This decision to reject TikTok’s appeal against the original decision of the court intensifies the ongoing debate over national security concerns and the influence of…

Google DeepMind has introduced GenCast, an advanced AI model designed to revolutionise weather forecasting by delivering faster, more accurate predictions of weather uncertainties and risks up to 15 days ahead. What is GenCast and How Does it Work? GenCast is a diffusion-based generative AI model (one that transforms ‘noisy’ data into realistic outputs), a sophisticated…

Apple Inc. is reportedly facing a lawsuit from employee Amar Bhakta, who alleges the company unlawfully monitors employees’ personal devices and iCloud accounts. Filed in California state court, the lawsuit claims Apple mandates employees to install software on personal devices used for work, granting the company access to personal data such as emails, photos, and…

Romania’s Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of its presidential election due to allegations of Russian interference via TikTok. Far-right candidate Călin Georgescu, a pro-Russian figure, had won with 23 per cent of the vote. Intelligence revealed a sophisticated influence operation involving over 25,000 TikTok accounts, which amplified Georgescu’s campaign, garnering 52 million video…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is to pilot a new AI-designed carbon-removal material at one of its data centres as part of a new strategic partnership with AI start-up Orbital Materials. Why? As data processing and storage requirements increase, data centres must handle increasingly complex AI workloads, pushing their energy and cooling demands ever higher. AWS,…

As talking to AI is set to become mainstream, this video takes a look at speaking directly with ChatGPT and includes a couple of examples of what it can be used for. It’s expected this will mode of interaction will become second nature very soon. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may…

Australia’s government has enacted legislation prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms to protect them from the harmful effects of online content, such as cyberbullying, exploitation, and exposure to inappropriate material. The Online Safety Amendment  Under the new legislation, known as the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, only just…

In this Tech Insight, we look at what Azure Foundry is, the challenges it addresses, its key features and benefits, and its role for businesses hoping to embrace the AI revolution. What Is Azure Foundry? Azure Foundry is Microsoft’s latest innovation in AI, offering a comprehensive single platform that unifies the design, deployment, and management…