Home Secretary James Cleverly Signs New Ayslum Treaty in Rwanda
Cleverly said there was now no "credible" reason to block the deportation flights because the treaty addressed all the issues raised by the Supreme Court
AstraZeneca Partners With AI Company to Find Cure For Cancer
Absci, a drug and target discovery company, has been harnessing the power of deep learning AI to develop new and existing disease treatments.
NASA Partners With IBM To Announce AI Project To Address Climate Challenges
In recent months, widespread heatwaves, severe flooding and natural disasters have highlighted the serious nature of the climate crisis.
Starmer Says Tories In "Open Revolt" As Sunak Left Red-faced At PMQs
At the start of his premiership, Sunak had promised to "stop the boats" but his Rwanda Bill was declared illegal by the Supreme Court.
AI Will Take "Decades" to Reach Human-Level Intelligence, Says Godfather of AI
Leading technology experts, scholars and industry leaders from around the world converged at a symposium in Hong Kong this week to share their insights on AI.
UK and US Develop New Global Guidelines for AI In An Attempt To Raise The Cybersecurity Levels
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) drew up the Guidelines for Secure AI System Development with help from industry experts and 21 other international agencies and ministries.
Net Migration to UK Hit Record 745,000 in 2022, New Figures Show
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the updated data replaces the previous estimate of 606,000, after making revisions to reflect "unexpected patterns" in migrant behaviour.
Staff Protest Leads to Sam Altman Return as OpenAI CEO Less Than One Week After Being Fired
The tech entrepreneur, who was ousted from his own company after being accused of "not being candid" with the board, was poised to start a new position at Microsoft as leader of a new in-house AI team.
Amazon Launches AI Training Program Amid Clamour for Skilled Workers
A new study by AWS and research firm Access Partnership found hiring AI-skilled talent is a priority for 73 per cent of employers.
Sam Altman joins Microsoft after being ousted from OpenAI
Altman was ousted from his AI startup company by board members less than a week ago, after being accused of not being "consistently candid in communications".
YouTube Trials AI Tool That Clones Voices of Famous Singers
The experiment is being introduced at a time when artists and record companies are fighting back against the use of their voices in AI-generated content.
UK Inflation Plunges to Lowest Figure in 2023 At 4.6% as Sunak on Track to Meet Annual Target
In September, inflation stood at 6.7 per cent, as many people across the UK continue to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis.
Majority of Americans Believe AI Will Improve Healthcare In 2024, According to Recent Survey
In the past year. AI has been responsible for some prominent breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment, and in the UK, AI is already being used in the NHS to halve treatment times for stroke patients.
ChatGPT Designs Tartan to Celebrate Birth of Artificial Intelligence
The virtual assistant, which can be used for just about everything, has received widespread attention for its remarkable speed and power.
James Cleverly appointed Home Secretary in Cabinet Reshuffle
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the change after firing Suella Braverman as Home Secretary, following her controversial comments on the police last week.
New $699 Wearable 'AI Pin' Launched by Tech Startup Can Reportedly Talk ChatGPT Powered Virtual Assistant
The AI Pin is intended to be less invasive, though just as capable, and something people can comfortably wear all day without ruining their hairdo.
Sunak Still Backs Braverman Despite Growing Pressure Over Police Comments
Downing Street said it had launched an informal investigation into how Mrs Braverman's article came to be published without the changes they had requested.
Labour Shadow Minister Quits Front Bench over Gaza Stance
Tens of thousands of people continue to rally in support of a ceasefire, amid police warnings that anyone showing support for Hamas could face arrest.
UK Government Invest £118 Million to Make Britain 'AI match-fit'
These latest investments represent the Government's attempt to place Britain at the forefront of AI development and regulation.
OpenAI Announces New GPT Model and Personalised AI Store
The company's first version of the model, ChatGPT, broke records as the fastest-growing consumer app in history months after its launch.
AI Will Eventually Replace All Human Jobs, Tech Billionaire Elon Musk Tells UK PM Rish Sunak
According to Musk, there "will come a point where no job is needed", as the billionaire entrepreneur described artificial intelligence as the "most disruptive force in history".
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates At 5.25% for Second Time
Nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6-3 in favour of maintaining the current rate, in a move that was widely anticipated.
Keir Starmer Warns Israel But Refuses To Back Calls For Ceasefire
The Labour leader attempted to provide some clarity on his position, as internal conflict within his party threatens to undermine his leadership.
Elon Musk to Attend Rishi Sunak's AI Safety Summit and Take Part in Live Interview
Despite multiple world leaders opting not to attend the summit this week, Downing Street insists Sunak has not been snubbed by his international counterparts.
Recent Data Reveals House Prices Fall in Largest Slump Since 2009
Data from Zoopla shows there has been a 23 per cent reduction in housing sales so far this year compared to the same time last year.
Johnson and Cummings Sent 'Sexist' Messages During COVID Pandemic, Ex-Chancellor Claims
Former Prime Minister Johnson was forced to resign from his position last year following the "Partygate" controversy.
Sunak Announces AI Safety Institute Amid Calls for Moratorium on Advanced Development of the Technology
Recent applications of the technology have also led to groundbreaking scientific and medical advances.
Starmer mocks Tories at PMQs over by-election losses – but faces growing pressure over Israel stance
Sir Keir has faced criticism since appearing to say Israel had the "right" to cut off water and energy to Gaza.
Godfathers of technology Believe AI Firms Must Be Held Responsible for Harm They Cause
Experts will gather at Bletchley Park, in Buckinghamshire, next week for a summit on AI safety after 23 experts signed a document claiming it was "utterly reckless" to pursue ever more powerful AI systems.
UK Businesses 'Stuck in Reverse' in October, According to Recent Survey
The figures are worrying reading, as the Bank of England (BoE) prepares for its latest interest rate decision next week.
