The transformative growth of AI is undeniably impressive but raises several concerns. Despite their potential for innovation, GenAI advancements could blur the line between fact and fiction, adding to the challenge of distinguishing authentic information. NTT calls for flexible but robust regulations to manage potential threats to trust and democracy, citing the need for education, copyright updates, and content labelling.
Archetype AI, a pioneering company dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence for practical solutions, has officially emerged from stealth mode to introduce Newton™, a groundbreaking foundational model designed to comprehend and interpret the physical world like never before. This innovative initiative aims to empower individuals and organizations with unprecedented insights into their surroundings.
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has unveiled a groundbreaking service named ‘smart support’ aimed at automatically monitoring and resolving home network issues for broadband customers. Leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes technology, the innovative system will debut with 300,000 Virgin Media broadband users, with plans for a comprehensive rollout in the future.
Microsoft embarks on an ambitious project, unveiling Microsoft AI London – a hub focused on advancing AI research and development. Helmed by AI scientist Jordan Hoffman, the hub will concentrate on building innovative language models and key infrastructure. Further enriching the UK’s AI ecosystem, the project aligns with Microsoft’s substantial investment strategy advancing the UK workforce towards the AI era.
Darryll Dewan, CEO of Total Site Solutions (TSS), unveils the dynamic landscape of data centers in 2024. TSS’s report highlights key trends: modular data centers’ rise, heightened security needs, sustainability emphasis, and the widening skills gap. Dewan emphasizes adaptability amid AI-driven shifts, underscoring the need for proactive planning and collaboration.
Telcos worldwide are shifting their focus towards small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as they navigate intensifying competition and changing economic conditions. This move comes as telcos recognize the potential of SMBs as drivers of economic growth and vital components of local business landscapes. GlobalData, a leading data and analysis company, highlights this strategic shift in a recent report.
GoTo’s Miradore Premium+ is a new subscription tier designed for growing businesses, offering enhanced MDM capabilities. CallTower introduces CT Text with MMS and SMS features in Cisco Webex. NGMN’s report underscores the necessity of industry-standard measures for tracking energy consumption in virtualized mobile networks. Casa Systems is selling its Axyom business to Lumine Group and its cable interests to Vecima Networks due to reduced capital spending.
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is gearing up for a pivotal vote on April 25 to reinstate net neutrality, a move that has stirred controversy, particularly among Republican commissioners.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is ready to plunge into an in-depth probe into a possible £15 billion merger between telecommunications giants Vodafone UK and Three UK, a decision that could reshape the mobile market landscape. This action, while not surprising, showcases how the regulator continues to question the ambiguous benefits claimed by the companies regarding impact on competition and investment.
In a bid to bolster data-driven policy decisions, Virgin Media O2 Business has joined forces with the Office for National Statistics (ONS), offering anonymized and aggregated O2 Motion data to be integrated into the Integrated Data Service (IDS).
