All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
UK and US decline to sign global AI declaration, citing security and governance concerns
The declaration outlines commitments to bridging global digital divides, enhancing the safety and security of AI systems, and tackling sustainability challenges associated with AI infrastructure.
Microsoft to restructure Office-Teams pricing to comply with EC regulations
In 2023, Microsoft unbundled Teams from Office, pricing the Office suite without Teams €2 cheaper than the bundled version and offering Teams as a standalone product for €5 per month.
European companies launch AI initiative backed by €150bn in investor commitments
The EU AI Champions Initiative aims to strengthen Europe’s AI ecosystem by uniting development efforts across industry, technology, policy, and capital.
UK invites bids for AI Growth Zones to support data infrastructure and jobs
Local and regional authorities are being invited by the government to propose AI Growth Zones, focusing on deindustrialised areas and energy hubs to integrate AI into key sectors.
AI security tests find DeepSeek’s R1 more susceptible to jailbreaks than rivals
Researchers found that DeepSeek’s R1 is more easily compromised than other AI models, exposing users to instructions on bioweapons, self-harm, and illicit activities.
Cloud infrastructure market reaches $330bn in 2024, driven by GenAI growth
Enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $90.6bn in Q4 2024, marking a 22% increase from $74bn in Q4 2023.
58% of UK financial firms targeted in supply chain cyberattacks, survey reveals
Nearly a quarter of respondents to the poll by Orange Cyberdefense reported facing three or more third-party cybersecurity incidents.
Ransomware payments drop 35% in 2024 amid law enforcement crackdowns
According to US-based blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, ransomware payments dropped nearly 34.9% after July 2024, marking the most pronounced decline in H2 despite a 2.38% increase in the first half.
GenAI adoption surges in supply chains, but productivity gains prove to be mixed bag
GenAI is boosting individual efficiency but these gains are not scaling effectively across teams, according to new research from Gartner.
China targets Google and US businesses in response to tariffs
The State Administration for Market Regulation has opened an anti-monopoly investigation into Google over alleged breaches of China’s competition laws.