US tech giants announce AI plan worth up to $500bn

Britain's PM unveils AI strategy, vows to rip up red tape hindering AI projects

The British government has pledged to rip up the red tape hindering construction of data centers that underpin artificial intelligence while promoting its “pro-innovation” approach to regulating ...

ABC News - Jan. 13

Stay on top of tech: five ways to take back control, from emails to AI

Is tech calling the shots in your life? From making AI work smarter to tracking stolen phones, our expert explains how to get ahead. Asking ChatGPT to write your emails is so two years ago. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

UK companies plan to invest in AI instead of hiring staff as costs rise

A new poll says 51 per cent of business leaders aim to redirect investment this year

Financial Times - Jan. 13

‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI

Plans to make UK world leader in AI sector include opening access to NHS and other public data. Why Labour is pinning its hopes on AI to drive UK growth Artificial intelligence will be ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

US leadership in AI requires open-source diplomacy

Rather than treating open models as a threat, the new administration should embrace them as an opportunity.

The Hill - Jan. 12

AI is taking the US in a strange new direction

It will drive the market to new heights and boost growth, but bring with it more political and social disruption

Financial Times - Jan. 12

US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Maduro

The increased reward was announced on the day Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president.

BBC News - Jan. 10

US regulator plans to toughen customer protection on crypto accounts

CFPB proposes to put digital wallets under same standard as bank accounts

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Google donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund, joining other tech giants

Google becomes the latest tech company to donate to Trump's inauguration fund

CNBC - Jan. 9

4 in 10 companies planning job cuts due to AI: Survey

Companies across the globe, at least four in 10, are likely to cut jobs as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, new research shows. A survey in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) latest ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Fund managers to warn FCA over US activist’s plans to shake up UK trusts

Saba Capital has taken stakes in seven trusts and called on investors to vote for changes to their boards

Financial Times - Jan. 9

AI Startup Anthropic Plans to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation

The new funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, sees the company at more than triple its 2024 valuation of $18 million.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Apple's inaccurate AI news alerts shows the tech has a growing misinformation problem

An artificial intelligence feature on iPhones is generating fake news alerts, stoking concerns about the technology's ability to spread misinformation.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Delta Just Announced Its Plan to Use AI to Solve the Worst Thing About Traveling

A new in-app concierge relies on AI to give customers a personalized experience.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Tesla Cybertruck bomber used ChatGPT to plan attack, police say

Las Vegas police say the man who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel used ChatGPT to help plan the bombing.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Man used ChatGPT to plan Las Vegas Cybertruck blast

The man killed in the Las Vegas Cybertruck blast used ChatGPT to plan the explosion, police said. In a press conference, Tuesday, Las Vegas police released more details of the intentions of ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Annual ‘winners’ for most egregious US healthcare profiteering announced

Selling body parts without consent and billing desperate parents $97,599 for air transport among worst examples. The 2024 “winners” of the annual Shkreli awards , given each year to perpetrators ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

AI start-up Anthropic closes in on $60bn valuation

Maker of the Claude AI chatbot nears fresh $2bn investment in the latest sign of how much money is pouring into the sector

Financial Times - Jan. 7

How to use AI to be more productive and successful at work

Smarter by CNBC Make It's online course will help you understand new AI tools and how you can use them to save time at work, in your business, and in life.

CNBC - Jan. 7

U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook

The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Why China’s industrial giants won’t be damaged by latest US blacklisting

Being placed on the Chinese military blacklist does not carry specific penalties or immediate bans

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India

The company plans to grow the company’s Azure cloud business in India and set up new data centers.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones

Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body. A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025

Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?

BBC News - Jan. 7

Justin Trudeau: Canadian politicians react as prime minister announces plan to resign – live

Trudeau thanked for his service by some while opposition leader says ‘nothing has changed’ for Canadians. Trudeau says he has one particular regret going into this next election, which is that he ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Trump pitches 'merged' US, Canada after Trudeau resignation announcement

President-elect Trump pitched the idea of a “merged” United States and Canada after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, noting there would be no tariffs if the two ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Amazon's Ring announces smart smoke alarm as CES tech-palooza kicks off

Kidde and Ring will launch two models in April, along with a $5-per-month smoke monitoring subscription service.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Justin Trudeau announces plan to quit as Canada’s prime minister

Trudeau says he will bring an end to his nearly 10-year spell in power once his Liberal party has found a new leader. Justin Trudeau has said he will step down as Canada’s prime minister after ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expected to announce plan to resign

Under-fire leader of Liberal party to speak about his political future at Rideau Cottage on Monday. The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, is expected to announce on Monday that he plans to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Giants announce Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen will return as head coach, general manager for 2025 NFL season

East Rutherford may be divided over the news

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech

Microsoft has doubled down on its plan to invest $80 billion into artificial technologies in 2025, while at the same time admitting that advancements to the technology will lead to job losses. This ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Putin orders Russia's top bank to team up with China in AI push to challenge Western tech dominance

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Vikings snatch up $2 million worth of tickets so their fans can invade Detroit for game vs. Lions

Minnesota is pulling out all the stops for the biggest game of the season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs

Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of Commerce

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Did the US jobs market hold up?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 5

AI Hardware Is in Its ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Era

This week at CES, companies of all sizes will show off all their new AI-enabled gadgets. Here’s hoping they don’t all just do stuff your phone already excels at.

Wired - Jan. 5