NVIDIA and Nokia strike AI-RAN deal with IOH Nokia and NVIDIA have struck a partnership with telecoms operator IOH to bring AI-RAN to Indonesia

#Technews: @nokia.bsky.social and #NVIDIA have struck a partnership with #telecoms operator #IOH to bring #AI-RAN to Indonesia.

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Affordable brainwave reader for MND patients University researchers have developed an affordable brainwave-reading device to give a voice for people with advanced Motor Neurone Disease

University researchers have developed an affordable #brainwave-reading device to give a voice for people with advanced Motor Neurone Disease.

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Riyadh AIr unveils partnership with IBM for WatsonX AI Riyadh Air has unveiled an AI partnership with IBM that will see Saudi Arabia's new airline leverage WatsonX across its systems

##RiyadhAir has unveiled an #AI partnership with #IBM that will see Saudi Arabia's new airline leverage Watsonx across its systems.

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Lloyds Bank secures cybersecurity patent Lloyds Bank secures its first ever patent which aims to reduce the number of false positive alerts its SOC team receives

#LloydsBank secures its first ever patent which aims to reduce the number of false positive alerts its SOC team receives.

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China readies for Taiwan cyber attack, report warns Beijing is preparing to disrupt critical infrastructure tied to Taiwan’s defence, according to CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report.

Beijing is preparing to disrupt critical #infrastructure tied to Taiwan’s defence, according to @crowdstrike.com 2025 Global Threat Report.

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Microsoft shutters Skype, focussing on a move to Teams Microsoft to shut video conferencing platform Skype on May 5, 2025, marking the end of an era for one of IP comms' early pioneers

#Technews: @microsoft.com to shut video conferencing platform #Skype on May 5, 2025, marking the end of an era for one of #IP comms' early pioneers.

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Korea signs $35bn deal for “world’s largest AI data centre” and first DC launches to the moon South Korean authorities have signed a $35 billion agreement for construction of the “world’s largest AI data centre.” The agreement – signed by the Governor… <a class="more-link" href="https://techin...

#SouthKorean authorities have signed a $35 billion agreement for construction of the world's largest #AI data center.

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Microsoft denies claims it is cancelling data centre leases Microsoft has denied claims suggesting the company is cancelling data centre leases in the US. Analysts at TD Cowen made the claims, saying that their… <a class="more-link" href="https://techinformed....

@microsoft.com denies claims that it’s canceling #data center leases in the #US, stating its #AI infrastructure investments remain on track.

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Primark moves data centres to the cloud to support expansion Fashion retailer Primark is modernising its IT infrastructure by moving its data centres to the cloud to support its ambitious expansion plans. The fast fashion… <a class="more-link" href="https://tec...

#Fashion retailer #Primark is modernizing its #IT infrastructure by moving its #data centers to the #cloud to support its ambitious expansion plans.
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Apple withdraws access to Advanced Data Protection from UK Apple has pulled UK access to its Advanced Data Protection Service following a dispute with the government over end-to-end encryption

#Apple has pulled #UK access to its Advanced Data Protection Service following a dispute with the government over end-to-end encryption.

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Meta, X and Snap send joint letter asking app stores to age verify Social media giants X, Meta and Snap have together signed a letter backing a US bill calling for app stores to take responsibility for online… <a class="more-link" href="https://techinformed.com/meta-...

#Socialmedia giants #X, #Meta and #Snap have together signed a letter backing a #US bill calling for app stores to take responsibility for online age checks.
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Trump threatens to introduce semiconductor tariffs President Trump is threatening to introduce 25% semiconductor tariffs, while HP has agreed to buy Humane's AI assets

Weekly #TechNews round-up:
📰 #Trump teases tariffs on microchips and cars
📰 #Facebook to delete live videos after 30 days
📰 #HP buys @Humane but ditches #AI Pin
📰 #EU kicks off AI sandbox project
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Microsoft announces "breakthrough" quantum chip Microsoft has unveiled its new quantum chip which it claims will enable quantum computers to solve industrial-scale problems within years

#Microsoft has unveiled its new #quantumchip which it claims will enable #quantum computers to solve industrial-scale problems within years.

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Meta unveils 50,000km subsea cable to span the globe Meta has announced a new subsea cable project designed to span over 50,000km, connecting five continents in a bid to “unlock global AI potential.” The… <a class="more-link" href="https://techinformed....

DYK, #Meta is launching a 50,000km #subsea cable network to power AI?

Project Waterworth will connect five continents, enhancing #global digital infrastructure and #AI capabilities.
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Beauty-booking app cuts almost all fraud with AI Beauty and self-care marketplace, Fresha, claims to have cut fraud by 99% with the help of its own AI and machine learning technology.

DYK, beauty & self-care marketplace #Fresha has reduced fraud by 99% using #AI?

Its in-house AI system detects suspicious activity in real-time, preventing payment #fraud & #phishing scams before they happen, says CEO William Zeqiri.

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EU Announces AI “Gigafactories” Amid Global Regulatory Gap The EU unveils InvestAI, a €200bn AI investment fund, including €20bn for AI gigafactories ("gigaAI factories"), to position Europe as global AI leader.

Is Europe’s #AI investment strategy the next big leap?🤖

The #EU has launched #InvestAI, a €200bn fund to boost AI leadership, with €20bn set for "gigaAI factories."
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AI models to diagnose cancer receive £82m boost from UK gov The UK Government has unveiled an £82.6 million joint fund and commitment to AI models created to help diagnose and treat diseases

DYK, the UK Gov is investing £82.6M in AI models to diagnose and treat diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s? 🤖
The funding backs PharosAI & Bind Research, accelerating cancer diagnoses & drug discovery, while also expanding UK participation in EuroHPC.
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Secqai seeks to advance AI with quantum large language model NATO-backed hardware company Secqai has launched what it claims is the world’s first quantum large language model

Is quantum computing the next leap for #AI?

Secqai has launched what it claims is the world’s first Quantum Large Language Model, backed by NATO’s DIANA initiative. The #QLLM could transform #cybersecurity, drug discovery & #semiconductor design.

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EU's AI Literacy Mandate Spurs 866% Surge in AI course enrollments EU AI Act's implementation sees an 866% rise in AI course enrollments, as reported in Coursera's Job Skills Report 2025

How is the #EU AI Act reshaping workforce training?

A new mandate for #AI literacy has led to an 866% surge in enterprise AI upskilling, per Coursera’s Job Skills Report 2025.

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Elon Musk calls Sam Altman 'swindler' amid OpenAI Bid rejection Elon Musk called Sam Altman a 'swindler' after Altman's public rejection of Musk's $97.4bn bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit entity, intensifying their rivalry.

DYK, #ElonMusk made a $97.4B bid to acquire #OpenAI, but Sam Altman publicly rejected it on #X? 🤯

The proposal, supported by xAI and Vy Capital, aimed to take over OpenAI’s nonprofit entity, intensifying their ongoing conflict.

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Ransomware Payments Plummet 35% in 2024 After Crackdown Ransomware payments fell 35% in 2024. Learn how law enforcement crackdowns and victim resistance helped reshape the cyber threat landscape

DYK ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024, despite increased attacks? 🚨

Crackdowns on groups like LockBit, better cybersecurity, and victim resistance cut payments from $1.25B to $813M. But SMEs are now top targets.

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UK government orders Apple to hand over encrypted data The UK government has demanded Apple gives it access to users’ encrypted data, according to several reports. The government has issued the iPhone-maker a Technical… <a class="more-link" href="https://...

How far will the #UK go to break #encryption?

The government has secretly ordered #Apple to hand over encrypted #iCloud data under the Investigatory Powers Act.
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Josh Hawley AI Ban Targeting China Could Slow US Innovation US Senator Josh Hawley introduces ban of AI imports & exports with China, citing national security risks. Experts warn it could hinder US innovation

DYK the US is moving to ban Chinese #AI with fines up to $100M & 20-year jail terms?

Senator Josh Hawley’s bill would cut off AI imports/exports, block #US firms from investing in Chinese AI, and restrict open-source models like #DeepSeek R1.

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Google Announces $75 billion AI Investment Alphabet’s $75 billion AI investment signals a major expansion—but as Google Cloud revenue slows, is AI the right bet?

How big is #Google’s AI gamble? 🤖💰

#Alphabet is investing $75bn in #AI this year, but investors aren’t convinced—shares dropped nearly 10% after its latest earnings.
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US-China Tech War: China Market to Outgrow US by 8X by 2029 China’s computing market set to hit $30b by 2029, outpacing US. How will the US-China tech war impact AI, semiconductors, and tech competition?

DYK #China’s computing market is set to outgrow the US by 8X before the end of 2029?

A #Stocklytics study projects a 42% surge, fueled by #AI, #5G & semiconductor independence, as the US tightens trade restrictions.

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Australia Bans DeepSeek AI Over Security Risks Australia bans DeepSeek AI from government devices over national security risks, joining a growing list of countries restricting Chinese AI models

How risky is DeepSeek #AI? 🤔

Australia has banned #DeepSeek from all government systems, citing national security risks. The move follows #global scrutiny, with the US, Italy, and Taiwan also restricting its use.

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AI in Breast Cancer Screening: UK Launches Largest Trial The UK’s AI trial in breast cancer screening aims to enhance early detection, reduce wait times, and ease NHS pressure.

DYK, UK is launching its biggest #AI trial for #breastcancer screening?

The #EDITH trial will test AI on 700K women to speed up diagnoses & ease @england.nhs.uk pressure.
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Lufthansa and German Aerospace Center explore quantum computing for smarter airline operations Lufthansa partners with the German Aerospace Center to explore quantum computing for airline planning, crew scheduling, and flight operations

#QuantumComputing is set to make airline operations more efficient. ✈️

@lufthansa.bsky.social & @dlr-spaceagency.bsky.social
are exploring quantum algorithms for smarter flight planning & crew scheduling. Could this #tech transform aviation efficiency?

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UK government is facing a “severe” cyber threat, report The UK government’s ability to withstand a “growing cyber threat” is lower than anticipated, according to the National Audit Office

DYK the #UK government is facing a “severe” cyber threat? 🔒

A @nao.org.uk report warns of outdated #IT systems, a #cyber skills shortage & slow progress on resilience, leaving public services exposed.

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Defra migrates to the cloud with renewed partnership The UK’s Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs has announced a continued effort to migrate to the cloud with Kyndryl

How is #Defra modernizing its #digital infrastructure?

With a renewed partnership, #Kyndryl is migrating Defra’s services to the #cloud, enhancing resilience, and modernizing critical systems like the Animal Disease Testing Service.

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