Category: Technology

The competition for creating the best conversational AI assistant is heating up among the tech giants, as they seek to leverage the power of natural language processing and deep learning to enhance their products and services. Conversational AI assistants are software applications that can understand and respond to human speech or text, using natural language generation and other techniques. They can be used for various purposes, such as searching information,…

UK and France join forces to test autonomous minehunters The UK and France are collaborating on a project to develop and test uncrewed technology for detecting and destroying sea mines. The project, called Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM), aims to replace the traditional ship-based mine countermeasures (MCM) with a system of autonomous and remote-controlled vehicles that can operate in challenging environments. The MMCM system consists of several components, including an…

The demand for digital services from governments is increasing as citizens expect more convenience and accessibility from online platforms. However, many government agencies are struggling to keep up with the pace of innovation due to their reliance on old and unsupported IT systems, also known as legacy ‘tech debt’. What is legacy ‘tech debt’ and why is it a problem? Legacy ‘tech debt’ refers to the ongoing maintenance and operational…

The two CEOs share their vision for the future of technology and travel The CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, and the chairman of Stellantis, John Elkann, had a candid conversation about the role of technology in shaping the future of travel and mobility. The two leaders spoke at the Collision 2023 conference, an annual event that brings together tech entrepreneurs, investors, and media from around the world. Chesky and Elkann…

Microsoft CTO praises AMD’s GPU offerings for AI Microsoft’s chief technology officer Kevin Scott said that AMD is making increasingly compelling graphics processing units (GPUs) that are going to become more and more important for artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming years. Scott made the remarks at the Code conference in Dana Point, California, on Wednesday, September 28, 2023. His comments boosted AMD’s stock, which rose 5% on Thursday. Scott…

Sony Group, the Japanese entertainment giant, is expanding its virtual production business, which offers realistic and immersive filming solutions to filmmakers and broadcasters. The company is leveraging its hardware muscle and Hollywood expertise to gain a competitive edge in the market. What is Virtual Production? Virtual production is a technology that uses a wall of light-emitting diode (LED) panels to display images, such as a science-fiction landscape or a downtown…

The technology sector is often seen as the engine of innovation and economic growth, but it also faces significant challenges and risks. One of the most pressing issues is the loss of technology and industries to other countries, especially those with lower labor costs and less stringent regulations. This phenomenon, known as outsourcing or technology transfer, can erode the competitive advantage and technological leadership of the original innovators. What is…

Microsoft’s chief technology officer Kevin Scott said on Wednesday that the company is having an easier time getting access to Nvidia’s chips that run artificial intelligence workloads than it was a few months ago. Speaking at the Code Conference in Dana Point, California, Scott said the market for Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs) is opening up a little. The GPUs have been heavily in demand since Microsoft-backed OpenAI launched the…

Technology has become an integral part of our lives, but is it also affecting our relationships? Some experts believe that technology is putting a damper on romance, and that we are losing the human touch in our interactions. In this article, we will explore some of the ways that technology is impacting our love lives, and what we can do to preserve the spark. Technology can create distance and distraction…

A new face for a notorious tech lobby group The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), a U.S.-based tech lobby group that represents some of the world’s largest tech companies, has appointed a new director for its UK branch. Matthew Sinclair, a veteran free marketeer and former chief economist to Liz Truss during her brief tenure as prime minister, will be the face of the CCIA in London. The CCIA,…