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Computer Weekly recently reported that in an interview with the outgoing England and Wales biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner, Professor Fraser Sampson, he warned of the declining state of oversight in AI facial recognition surveillance deployment by UK police. Resignation  Professor Fraser Sampson emailed his resignation letter to (then) Home Secretary Suella Braverman in August, … Continue reading Tech News : Warning Over Lessening Of AI Facial Recognition Supervision →

During a recent court hearing where Google was trying to defend itself from monopoly claims, it was revealed that Google sends 36 per cent of the advertising revenue it makes on Apple’s Safari web browser to Apple. The figure, which was revealed by an expert testifying on behalf of Google, could be damaging given that … Continue reading An Apple Byte : Apple Gets 36 Per Cent Of Google’s Ad Revenue →

Researchers at Bitdefender have reported discovering vulnerabilities in Google Workspace and Google Cloud Platform which, after first compromising the local machine, could allow threat actors to extend their activities to a “chain reaction” network-wide breach, potentially leading to ransomware attacks or data exfiltration. The researchers say that, for example, starting from a single compromised machine, … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Google Workspace Vulnerabilities Uncovered →

Swedish startup Minesto has developed a subsea ‘kite’ style mini power plant that generates renewable energy from tidal streams and ocean currents. How It Works  The ‘wing’ technology, described by Minesto as a kind of “subsea kite” and a “powerful, lightweight, and modular power plant” which can be made with a wingspan ranging from 4.9 – 12m and weighing … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Tidal Energy ‘Kite’ That Can Power A Town →

If you need to search Google for a specific video, or for the best version of that video, Google Search lets you filter video results by duration, time, quality, source, and more. Here’s how it works: – Type the words into Google Search that you’re looking for a video about. – When the results are … Continue reading Tech Tip – Filtering Video Searches In Google →

One year on from its general introduction, OpenAI has announced some major upgrades to ChatGPT for its Plus and Enterprise subscribers. New Updates Announced At DevDay  At OpenAI’s first ‘DevDay’ developer conference on November 6, the company announced more major upgrades to its popular ChatGPT chatbot premium service. The upgrades come as competition between the … Continue reading Featured Article : Major Upgrades To ChatGPT For Paid Subscribers →

Plans have been submitted for a new £1 billion development in Cheltenham that will include one of Europe’s largest tech campuses and will house the National Cyber Innovation Centre. Cheltenham’s Golden Valley Development  Planning has been submitted for what will be called ‘Cheltenham’s Golden Valley Development,’ which is reported to be at the heart of … Continue reading Tech Insight : New £1 Billion Cheltenham Tech Campus →

Elon Musk’s ‘xAI’ company has launched the preview of ‘Grok’, a new and rebellious AI chatbot that’s modelled after the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Grok  Grok is Musk’s answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard. Musk was a co-founder ChatGPT’s OpenAI before stepping down from its board in 2018, and his new xAI company … Continue reading Tech News : Musk Launches Preview of Grok AI Chatbot →

Humane has announced the release of its Apple-style AI-powered badge/pin wearable that combines a smartphone with virtual assistant capabilities for when you’re on the move. Humane  Humane, a startup founded by ex-Apple design and engineering team Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has announced the launch of its $699 (five years in the making) AI-powered pin … Continue reading Tech News : New Wearable Smartphone AND Virtual Assistant →

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, known for his revolutionary work in personal computing, was briefly hospitalised after a health scare in Mexico City. At 73, Wozniak suffered a fainting episode caused by a minor stroke last week while preparing to speak at the World Business Forum. Fortunately, after an MRI scan revealed a small capillary leak … Continue reading An Apple Byte : Minor Stroke For Apple Legend →