Posts by Paul Stradling

OpenAI has declared its interest in buying Google Chrome (if Alphabet is forced to sell it following an antitrust ruling against the tech giant), raising major questions about the future of internet browsing, AI, and search. OpenAI’s Interest Made Clear During Antitrust Testimony Speaking during a landmark antitrust trial in Washington DC, OpenAI’s Head of…

Toshiba Europe has successfully sent quantum-encrypted messages across a record 254km of standard commercial fibre optic cable, marking a major step towards achieving real-world quantum-secure communications without relying on highly specialised hardware. A Record-Breaking Achievement Using Everyday Infrastructure Quantum cryptography has long promised unbreakable security, but practical challenges have kept it largely confined to laboratories.…

The United Arab Emirates has become the first country in the world to officially use artificial intelligence to write, review and amend its federal and local laws, a move that is already sparking global debate about the future of governance. A Bold Leap Into AI-Driven Legislation In a decision that has stunned many policy experts,…

A playful question on X has uncovered the fact that our polite habits with AI models like ChatGPT may be quietly racking up major financial and environmental costs. The Question That Sparked It All This fact was revealed following a seemingly light-hearted post by X user @tomieinlove: “I wonder how much money OpenAI has lost in…

Tesla’s profits have plummeted by 71 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, a collapse driven by weakening vehicle sales, political controversy and rising competition, thereby marking one of the toughest periods the electric vehicle pioneer has faced in years. Tesla’s Financial Strength Shaken Elon Musk’s Tesla posted $409 million in net income on…

A new cyber campaign is exploiting Zoom’s remote control feature to install malware, exfiltrate data, and hijack victim devices, researchers have warned. The attack, linked to a threat group called Elusive Comet, tricks users into granting remote access during fake Zoom interviews arranged via bogus Calendly links and spoofed Bloomberg emails. Once on the call,…

A pioneering new facility in Weymouth, Dorset, is taking an innovative approach to tackling climate change by extracting carbon dioxide directly from seawater. Why? While most climate efforts focus on cutting emissions or capturing carbon from the air, the SeaCURE project, developed by scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the University of Exeter, is…

LinkedIn is the undisputed king when it comes to business social media platforms so it makes sense to ensure your profile on their portal is top-notch. Here’s half a dozen ideas to keep your LinkedIn profile up to scratch. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first]

Rising trade tensions from President Trump’s tariffs along with growing distrust between Washington and Brussels are prompting a push across Europe to reduce reliance on US cloud providers and take greater control of its own digital infrastructure. Why Tariffs Are Turning Up the Heat The Trump administration’s new trade measures from the US have targeted…

In this Tech Insight, we look at the rise of AI voice cloning scams, how they work, how they’ve already cost UK businesses dearly, and what practical steps you can take to protect your team and finances. A Convincing New Threat Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the game for fraudsters, affording them new and more…