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Featured Article : DeepSeek? Here’s The $500 Billion Stargate

At a time when China’s “DeepSeek” chatbot has jolted the AI industry (having developed incredibly quickly and on a shoestring budget), we take a look at the US “Stargate Project,” a $500 billion initiative aimed at cementing the United States’ leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by constructing cutting-edge infrastructure. Heated Debate Announced by President Donald … Continue reading Featured Article : DeepSeek? Here’s The $500 Billion Stargate


Tech Insight : ‘Operator’ – Agents That Automate Web Tasks

OpenAI has introduced ‘Operator’, a new AI-powered agent designed to autonomously perform web-based tasks on behalf of users. Just In The US For Now Currently available as a research preview, Operator is accessible to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the United States, with plans to expand availability in the near future. This launch signifies a major … Continue reading Tech Insight : ‘Operator’ – Agents That Automate Web Tasks


Tech News : Google Combats Fake Reviews (After Investigation)

Following an extensive investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Google has agreed to implement significant changes to its processes for detecting and addressing fake reviews. To Improve Transparency and Trust This landmark development is essentially aimed at ensuring fairness for consumers and businesses in an online marketplace that’s increasingly influenced by customer … Continue reading Tech News : Google Combats Fake Reviews (After Investigation)


Tech News : John Lewis Introduces AI Verification For Online Knife Sales

John Lewis has unveiled a groundbreaking AI tool to verify the age of customers purchasing knives online, marking a shift in how retailers address legal requirements for the sale of bladed items. According to the AI provider, their AI (which estimates the age of the user from their image) is “Better Than Human Judgement”. Why … Continue reading Tech News : John Lewis Introduces AI Verification For Online Knife Sales


Company Check – LinkedIn : Allegations Of Using Private Messages To Train AI

LinkedIn, the professional networking giant owned by Microsoft, is under fire as a new lawsuit alleges the platform disclosed the private messages of its Premium customers to train generative AI models without consent. The lawsuit, filed in California on behalf of Alessandro De La Torre and millions of other Premium subscribers, accuses LinkedIn of breaching … Continue reading Company Check – LinkedIn : Allegations Of Using Private Messages To Train AI


Security Stop Press : Record-breaking DDoS Attack Highlights Growing Cybersecurity Threats

Cloudflare’s latest DDoS Threat Report for Q4 2024 highlights a dramatic surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, including a record-breaking 5.6 Tbps assault. The web security and infrastructure company’s report reveals a 53 per cent year-over-year rise in DDoS activity, with Cloudflare blocking 21.3 million attacks in 2024, 6.9 million of which occurred … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Record-breaking DDoS Attack Highlights Growing Cybersecurity Threats


Sustainability-in-Tech : Tiny Flying Robot Pollinators

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new generation of tiny insect-inspired flying robots that could revolutionise agriculture by offering a mechanical alternative to natural pollinators. The Vision Behind the Robotic Pollinators Pollination is one of the most critical processes in food production, yet the decline in bee populations due to … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Tiny Flying Robot Pollinators


Video Update : DeepSeek vs ChatGPT

Which is better : DeepSeek or ChatGPT? In this video, Jonathan puts both through their paces and you can see the results for yourself. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first] https://mklink-videos.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/2024-Jan-Deepseek-Vs-Chatgpt.mp4


Tech Tip – Highlight Text and Translate It with Microsoft Edge

Use Edge’s built-in translation feature to quickly translate text into English directly in the web page you’re looking at, without having to copy it to another tool. Here’s how: Highlight Text on a Web Page: – Select the text you want to translate. Use the Translation Option: – Right-click the highlighted text and select Translate … Continue reading Tech Tip – Highlight Text and Translate It with Microsoft Edge


Featured Article : UK To Get Digital Driving Licences In 2025

According to a recent report from The Times, the UK is set to roll out digital driving licences in 2025, as a voluntary initiative, accessible via a government smartphone app. What Are Digital Driving Licences? Digital driving licences are virtual versions of the traditional photocard driving licence. Stored on a secure government app, they will serve … Continue reading Featured Article : UK To Get Digital Driving Licences In 2025