Artificial intelligence, automation and robotics
Read about the latest trends and technologies in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, machine learning and robotics. Learn what AI and automation mean for enterprise IT strategies and how organisations are using AI for business benefit
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Feature
27 Aug 2024
Computer simulations show Swedish fusion initiative could have global impact
The only nuclear fusion initiative in the Nordics, Novatron, believes it has a lot to offer on the global scale Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
13 May 2024
Norway bolsters digital transformation drive
Norway’s government backs digital transformation with major capital investment this year Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2023
Citi US Personal Banking turns to AI to ‘delight’ customers with personalised services
Citigroup’s US Personal Banking business has created a repository of customer data and is rolling out a decision engine to provide customers with personalised services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Jun 2023
Lenovo ups ante on AI infrastructure investments
Lenovo is investing $1bn over three years to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure offerings, including services to help organisations deploy and tap AI capabilities in a responsible manner Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
15 Jun 2023
BBFC taps into AWS AI portfolio to speed up content classification
The British Board of Film Classification has embarked on an exploratory piece of work to see how artificial intelligence could assist with classifying content Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
15 Jun 2023
Department for Education plans to assess AI risk and benefits
The department has begun a consultation looking at the role of generative artificial intelligence in education Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Blog Post
15 Jun 2023
The takeaways from London Tech Week
Deciphering the politician soundbites during London Tech Week shows that both the Tories and Labour are headed by party leaders who want to be seen as supporters of artificial intelligence (AI).But ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
14 Jun 2023
CW APAC: Trend Watch – Artificial intelligence
Businesses the world over are exploring ways to use artificial intelligence in their operations. In this handbook, focused on the application of AI in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at the issue of ethics in AI, what lab-grown neurons could mean for the technology, how an Indian agritech is helping firms maximise crop yields, and how to find winning AI use cases. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2023
EU AI act passes a significant milestone
The European Union’s AI Act will ban the use of artificial intelligence to profile people based on race or gender and prohibit use of biometric identification in public spaces Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
14 Jun 2023
Helping small deep tech companies become giants in Belgium
Imec researchers are helping deep tech startups in Belgium become global giants Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
14 Jun 2023
How an ML engineer cut his teeth in AI
Machine learning engineer Saurabh Agarwal talks up his career journey in artificial intelligence and what it takes for one to succeed in the field Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2023
Artificial intelligence creates 40,000 new roles at Accenture
Accenture is planning to add thousands of AI experts to its workforce as part of a $3bn investment in its data and artificial intelligence practice Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Jun 2023
London Tech Week: Keir Starmer calls for AI job loss discussion
Labour leader sees a need for a broad regulatory framework and a frank discussion with business to inform policy around job losses arising from artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
13 Jun 2023
UKtech50 2023: The most influential people in UK technology
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the 13th annual UKtech50 list of the most influential people in UK technology. This year’s award goes jointly to the secretaries of state for science, innovation and technology – Michelle Donelan and her maternity cover, Chloe Smith. Also, we examine the mounting legal challenges faced by the emergence of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2023
Ada Lovelace Institute warns against Covid app reuse
There are a number of lessons policy-makers should take away from the use of apps developed as part of the Covid-19 response Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
12 Jun 2023
Artificial intelligence - friend or foe?
AI can and will be a force for good - but we need a global conversation about its regulation to make sure the benefits of the technology outweigh the risks Continue Reading
By- Gavin Poole
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News
12 Jun 2023
Rishi Sunak calls for urgency in building out UK tech
The UK prime minister used his speech during London Tech Week to discuss funding tech, attracting talent and AI safety Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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12 Jun 2023
How lab-grown neurons could power the future of artificial intelligence
Melbourne-based Cortical Labs’ lab-grown neurons could speed up AI training in a more energy-efficient way and its work has caught the eye of hyperscalers and Amazon’s chief technology officer Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2023
Ethics in generative AI
The hype around ChatGPT and other large language models is driving more interest in artificial intelligence and bringing ethical considerations to the fore. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jun 2023
What AI Global Leadership should the UK offer?
Brexit gives the UK a unique opportunity to lead on regulatory arbitrage and inter-operability, mixing and matching the best of AI thinking from across geopolitical divides without the need for ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
09 Jun 2023
UK-US Atlantic Declaration bolsters tech and data collaboration
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak agree greater collaboration on responsible artificial intelligence, quantum computing and Open RAN Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Blog Post
09 Jun 2023
Why the ‘digital offensive’ starts with automation
This a guest blogpost by Gert-Jan Wijman, VP of EMEA, Celigo This decade for UK businesses has been epitomised by crises. First the Covid-19 pandemic, then its aftershocks, and now the inflationary ... Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
08 Jun 2023
CDEI publishes portfolio of AI assurance techniques
The UK’s Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation has published a variety of case studies to show how different assurance techniques can build and maintain trust in artificial intelligence systems Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
08 Jun 2023
Regulatory ‘lacuna’ around facial recognition threatens rights
The UK is heading for a “legal quagmire” around live facial recognition if the government and regulators do not take action to rein in use of the technology before it becomes ubiquitous Continue Reading
By- Kingsley Hayes, Keller Postman UK
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News
08 Jun 2023
Government and industry figures meet to discuss AI regulation
Tech industry figures are broadly supportive of the need for artificial intelligence to be regulated, but despite growing consensus, there is still disagreement over what effective AI regulation looks like Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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E-Zine
08 Jun 2023
CW EMEA: IT budgets buck economic trends
Despite the gloomy economic outlook across the world, IT leaders in the EMEA region appear confident that they will have more to spend on IT this year, with 44 expecting IT budgets to increase, according to TechTarget/Computer Weekly’s IT Priorities survey for 2023. Also in this issue, we look at how health authorities in the United Arab Emirates are increasing their emphasis on new, smart technologies to modernise healthcare services, we find out how global tech pioneers Finland and Estonia are increasingly sharing their expertise, and we look at what the Dutch government is doing to address unconscious stereotypes and bias that are still preventing girls in the Netherlands to study engineering or IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2023
NatWest and University of Edinburgh form partnership to research data use in banking sector
Scottish university and banking group set up research centre that will aim to improve the use of banking data Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Jun 2023
TechUK publishes ‘UK tech plan’ for next government
Technology businesses are calling on UK politicians to devise a ‘comprehensive, forward-thinking strategy’ to realise the benefits of technology ahead of the next general election Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
05 Jun 2023
Workers ‘deeply uncomfortable’ with digital surveillance at work
Employees express discomfort towards employers’ use of various digital surveillance and monitoring techniques, which are often powered by artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Jun 2023
AI interview: Dan McQuillan, critical computing expert
Critical computing expert Dan McQuillan speaks to Computer Weekly about the top-down imposition of artificial intelligence on society, and how AI is a fundamentally political technology shaped by humanity’s most reactionary tendencies Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Jun 2023
Met Police director of intelligence defends facial recognition
The Met Police’s director of intelligence has appeared before MPs to make the case for its continuing use of facial-recognition technology, following announcements from the force and the Home Office that they intend to press on with its adoption Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Jun 2023
How India’s DICV is tapping smart manufacturing
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has deployed augmented and virtual reality, advanced sensors, data analytics and other technologies to improve manufacturing processes and customer fleet management Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Jun 2023
Generative AI – the next biggest cyber security threat?
Following the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, several reports have emerged that seek to determine the impact of generative AI in cyber security. Undeniably, generative AI in cyber security is a double-edged sword, but will the paradigm shift in favour of opportunity or risk? Continue Reading
By- Luke Witts
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News
31 May 2023
Generative AI boosts HPE Q2 earnings
The hype around generative AI appears to be working – at least for HPE, according to the company’s second-quarter earnings Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
31 May 2023
Why we need advanced malware detection with AI-powered tools
AI-powered cyber security tools have now developed to a point where they are becoming an effective approach to protecting the organisation. Learn how you can benefit from adopting them Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2023
Singapore government teams up with Google Cloud on AI
The Singapore government and Google Cloud will make AI capabilities, including developer tools and AI models, available to public sector agencies through a locally hosted AI platform Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
30 May 2023
Nvidia CEO sees ChatGPT as iPhone moment for AI
It took the iPhone to kickstart a revolution in mobile phone usage, and Jensen Huang believes datacentres will radically change to support AI workloads Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
30 May 2023
UK, US and Australia jointly trial AI-enabled drone swarm
British, American and Australian military organisations have trialled the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in drones in a collaboration designed to drive their adoption of AI-powered military tools Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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E-Zine
30 May 2023
Can the UK cash in on chips?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the UK government has committed £1bn to the semiconductor sector – but can it ever compete with the US and China? The potential of 5G networking could transform manufacturing – we examine the implications. And we talk to the global CIO at cloud storage provider Box about plans to incorporate AI and machine learning. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2023
Australia’s Disability Trust picks Boomi integration platform
The non-profit organisation is using Boomi’s integration platform to integrate a mix of legacy and new systems to deliver real-time data updates and improve payroll processing, among other goals Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2023
Diageo mixes with SAP and IBM on a five-year global IT modernisation
Diageo says is aiming to leverage SAP and IBM’s expertise to modernise its IT environment and standardise its business operations across 180 countries Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Blog Post
25 May 2023
Build an AI for business
Bill Gates defines a platform as something where the economic value to everyone who uses it is greater than its value to the company that created it. It is easy to see how Windows, through the ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
25 May 2023
Build 2023: Microsoft wants developers to build IT with AI
Software giant Microsoft is pushing the idea of next-generation business applications, powered by AI-based copilots with data feed plugins Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
24 May 2023
Australian government IT spending to grow 8.4% in 2023
The Australian government will increasingly look to digital investments, particularly automation, to drive efficiency opportunities and improve service delivery, according to Gartner Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
23 May 2023
Dell outlines growth strategy in APAC
Dell Technologies is building on its momentum with Apex while eyeing growth areas such as edge computing and AI in a bid to expand its business in the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
23 May 2023
Gartner: Exploring the short- and mid-term implications of ChatGPT
ChatGPT and competitors such as Google’s Bard mark a significant shift in the market for data and analytics Continue Reading
By- Bern Elliot
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News
22 May 2023
Worker-focused AI Bill introduced by backbench MP Mick Whitley
Using the 10-minute motion rule, backbench Labour MP Mick Whitley has introduced a worker-focused artificial intelligence (AI) bill to Parliament, which outlines a similar approach to AI being advocated by unions in the UK Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
21 May 2023
AI-powered robot starts sorting Melbourne’s recyclables
Melbourne’s APR Kerbside has been using an AI-powered robot to pick up used Tetra Pak beverage cartons that can be turned into poly-coated boards Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2023
Navigating artificial intelligence: Red flags to watch out for
Lou Steinberg, founder of cyber security research lab CTM Insights, flags up the risks of the growing use of AI, and what organisations can do to tame the technology for good Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2023
Eticas outlines approach to ‘adversarial’ algorithmic auditing
Algorithmic auditing firm Eticas speaks to Computer Weekly about its approach to ‘adversarial’ algorithmic auditing, including its strengths and limitations, and how the process works Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
17 May 2023
Home Office pushes for more police facial-recognition deployments
An independent report commissioned by the biometrics commissioner of England and Wales reveals that the UK policing minister is pushing for wider adoption of facial-recognition technology by police, and further criticises the government’s proposed changes to surveillance oversight Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
17 May 2023
Pentera ups ante in penetration testing
The Israeli startup, which expanded to the APAC region last year, scans for vulnerabilities and emulates cyber attacks through its automated security validation platform Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 May 2023
Knowledge 2023: Ready for the exponential enterprise, says McDermott
ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott called for IT and ‘the business’ to finally come together in what he called the ‘exponential enterprise’ at the supplier’s Knowledge 2023 conference in Las Vegas Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Podcast
16 May 2023
Code experiments: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to GoDaddy CTO Charles Beadnall about how to prove an IT project works as intended Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
16 May 2023
Microsoft and Google go into battle for enterprise AI
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as developments in generative AI accelerate, Microsoft and Google have each unveiled their plans around enterprise applications. Nobody doubts the importance of digital transformation – but experts say it won’t work without cultural change as well. And we examine the emerging practice of FinOps as part of cloud automation projects. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2023
CW Innovation Awards: How Mondelez is driving innovation
The company behind Oreo biscuits is tapping low-code and no-code development, drones and blockchain, among other emerging technologies, to drive innovation and improve efficiency Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
16 May 2023
CW Innovation Awards: How Singapore's DBS Bank is driving IT automation
DBS Bank’s Technology Marketplace portal has enabled the bank to speed up provisioning of infrastructure and applications through automation and improve developer productivity Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
15 May 2023
How AI ethics is coming to the fore with generative AI
The hype around ChatGPT and other large language models is driving more interest in AI and putting ethical considerations surrounding their use to the fore Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
15 May 2023
Automation: The key to FinOps success
Workload management and automation offers a way for FinOps teams to match supply to demand for cloud-based IT in an efficient way Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2023
IT Priorities 2023: Business automation intensifies as data governance returns
Business automation and a renewed focus on data governance to get more value from data have attracted more interest for UK enterprise software investment, says the TechTarget IT Priorities 2023 survey Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Blog Post
12 May 2023
To deliver true explainability ChatGPT needs graph technology
In a guest blogpost, Neo4j’s Alyson Welch explains why Large Language Model AI systems can’t move beyond non-trivial applications until they are properly curated. ChatGPT and other generative AIs ... Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
12 May 2023
MEPs vote in raft of amendments to EU AI Act
The proposed amendments to the EU’s AI Act have garnered a mixed reception from both industry and civil society, with the former seeing it as too stringent and the latter as not stringent enough in many areas, despite positive progress in others Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
12 May 2023
The value and limitations of ChatGPT for businesses
This is a guest blogpost by Paul Maker, Chief Technology Officer, Aiimi For years, AI capabilities have been used across many sectors, but often the promises and potential of the technology has not ... Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
11 May 2023
Google AI targets programmer productivity
Google is opening up more capabilities in its generative AI model, with tools for peer programming and automatic code generation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
11 May 2023
Google Cloud and SAP in enterprise open data push
Long-time technology collaborators Google Cloud and SAP are embarking on a push to make it easier for enterprises to derive value from their data and put it to use in artificial intelligence and machine learning settings Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Datacentre Editor
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News
11 May 2023
Australia to shore up cyber and digital capabilities in Budget 2023
Australia is spending more than A$2bn to strengthen cyber resilience, improve digital government services and fuel AI adoption, among other areas, in its latest budget Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2023
AI outcry intensifies as EU readies regulation
Policymakers are battling to keep pace with AI developments, while experts warn of societal impact Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Blog Post
09 May 2023
Time to take control of AI?
At the start of May, Chegg, the US edutech firm, saw its share price crash after CEO Dan Rosensweig said during the company's Q1 2023 earnings call, that the company had been impacted by ChatGPT. ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 May 2023
How lab grown neurons could power the future of AI
Melbourne-based Cortical Labs’ lab grown neurons could speed up AI training in a more energy efficient way and its work has caught the eye of hyperscalers and Amazon’s CTO Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 May 2023
Bing AI push rings in price change
Microsoft’s large investment in OpenAI has seen an expansion of AI in Bing. This appears to be reflected in new Bing API licensing Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
04 May 2023
The changing role of infrastructure and operations
I&O leaders will need to automate for efficiency, manage customer requirements, optimise cloud operations and explore new technologies to improve services and enable innovation Continue Reading
By- Padraig Byrne
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Feature
04 May 2023
Icelandic researcher advocates for an overhaul of artificial intelligence
While technologies such as ChatGPT provide a glimpse of what may lay ahead, they are still a long way from real intelligence Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
04 May 2023
CMA looks at competition in foundational AI
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating consumer protection and market forces related to the use of emerging artificial intelligence models Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
03 May 2023
US competition watchdog issues generative AI warning
Generative AI can be used to manipulate people into making harmful decisions, says US Federal Trade Commission in warning to firms building and using AI-powered tools Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
03 May 2023
Artificial intelligence: Business leaders start to realise the risks
ChatGPT and other large language models can rewrite value, and business leaders now realise they need a plan Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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02 May 2023
AI interview: Elke Schwarz, professor of political theory
Elke Schwarz speaks with Computer Weekly about the ethics of military artificial intelligence and the dangers of allowing governments and corporations to push forward without oversight or scrutiny Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 May 2023
The ethics of military AI
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the defence sector looks into using artificial intelligence to create autonomous weapons, we examine the risks and ethics of military AI. Amazon Web Services is under fire for not providing vital emissions data to customers – we investigate the issues. And we find out what IT security teams can learn from a year of cyber warfare in Ukraine. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2023
The role of AI as an everyday life assistant
We speak to the co-author of a book that explores the idea of artificial intelligence-powered automation that enables machines to become customers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Apr 2023
Intel results reveal a push to address AI shortcomings
The chipmaker has been impacted by poor PC sales, but aims to drive adoption of its AI inferencing technology Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Apr 2023
Tenable opens playground for generative AI cyber tools
A set of generative AI cyber tools designed to help security researchers in reverse engineering, debugging and other areas of work have been made available for the community to experiment with Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
27 Apr 2023
Empathy with the Machine
The smart speaker revolution has meant people often thank their device or say “please”, when asking it to do something. Some also greet their device with a “Good Morning”, and perhaps a “Good ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
26 Apr 2023
UK taskforce set to drive generative AI safety and opportunities
The government has committed £100m to helping the UK develop and build out generative artificial intelligence capabilities Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
26 Apr 2023
Cyber security and analytics propel jobs boost in Scotland’s tech sector
A tech industry survey from ScotlandIS indicates the country’s tech sector is set to grow, with cyber security as the hottest domain Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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E-Zine
25 Apr 2023
Data a driving force at Aston Martin Formula One
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to Aston Martin Formula One’s Clare Lansley to find out how digital transformation helps the team to move further up the F1 grid. We explore how automation and AI is helping businesses tackle rising costs and also look into the maturity of Industry 4.0 initiatives. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2023
Most IT staff uncomfortable deploying surveillance tech at work
The IT teams responsible for deploying and running digital surveillance in workplaces say they are uncomfortable with “extremely common” practice of spying on colleagues, research finds Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
24 Apr 2023
Amazon Web Services selects 14 startups for space accelerator
The cohort of startups will use AWS and its resources to accelerate the research and development of their technologies and boost their growth Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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24 Apr 2023
How AI and automation can streamline procurement
We speak to chief procurement officers about the role of artificial intelligence in helping their organisations reduce costs and tackle the economic slowdown Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Apr 2023
How artificial intelligence and automation can streamline procurement
We speak to chief procurement officers about the role of artificial intelligence in helping their organisations reduce costs and tackle the economic slowdown Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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20 Apr 2023
How Indian banks can drive automation in corporate banking
Banks should prioritise their processes for automation based on the level of human intervention, understand their processes thoroughly and put employees at the centre of their automation efforts Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Apr 2023
Using quantum computing to make better human decisions
Paul Martin, Quantum lead at PA Consulting explains how quantum computing can be pressed into practical service by business decision makers Continue Reading
By- Paul Martin
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News
19 Apr 2023
TUC says government is failing to protect workers from AI harms
TUC issues warning about artificial intelligence leading to more widespread workplace discrimination if the right checks are not put in place Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
19 Apr 2023
Oracle dials up supply chain automation, adds ‘Grow’ to HCM
Oracle announces enhancements to Fusion for supply chain automation and employee experience, coincident with Oracle CloudWorld Tour in London Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
19 Apr 2023
QlikWorld 2023: Capone asserts expanded economic mission for data analytics
Mike Capone, chief executive of data analytics supplier Qlik, marks company’s 30-year anniversary with claim for a mission expanded beyond data visualisation, at the supplier’s global conference in Las Vegas Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
18 Apr 2023
Tech spending in India to grow by 9.6% in 2023
Digital initiatives in the public sector along with investments in telecoms and other areas are expected to spur technology spending in India this year Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 Apr 2023
Government launches Smart Data Council to lower utility bills
The council aims to find ways to use and encourage uptake of smart data to make it easier to switch utility providers and save money Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2023
Alibaba Cloud unveils cheaper cloud options, new language model
Alibaba has introduced cheaper instances of its compute and storage services in China and is jumping on the generative AI bandwagon with its Tongyi Qianwen language model Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
13 Apr 2023
Italy to lift ChatGPT ban subject to new data protection controls
Italian regulator will lift its ban on OpenAI’s ChatGPT subject to a strict new data protection regime Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Apr 2023
AstraZeneca launches African healthtech hub
AstraZeneca has launched its latest healthcare innovation hub, which will focus on using digital technology to improve healthcare in Africa Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Apr 2023
ICO responds to UK government AI regulation plans
The ICO has officially responded to the government’s plans for regulating artificial intelligence as outlined in its recent whitepaper, but called for clarity on certain aspects before the proposals are taken further Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
12 Apr 2023
UK police double down on ‘improved’ facial recognition
The Met and South Wales Police have doubled down on their use of facial recognition technology after research found improved accuracy in their algorithms when using certain settings, but civil society groups maintain that the tech will still be used in a discriminatory fashion Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Podcast
12 Apr 2023
Next-gen AI: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
Mark Raskino, co-author of When Machines Become Customers, discusses machine-to-machine commerce Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
10 Apr 2023
How India’s Cropin is tapping the groundswell in agritech
Cropin, one of the first movers in agriculture technology, has built an industry cloud platform that is now used by the likes of PepsiCo to maximise crop yields Continue Reading