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John Lewis Introduces New 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…
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…
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…
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…
Maximise Your Laptop Battery Life with Windows 11 Energy Saver
Discover how to use Windows 11 Energy Saver to extend your laptop’s battery life and reduce energy consumption, with straightforward steps to customise it to your needs. What Is The Energy Saver Feature? Windows 11 includes a robust Energy Saver feature designed to help laptops run longer on battery power by optimising system settings. This…
GoDaddy Complaint Over Years of Poor Cybersecurity
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a scathing complaint against web-hosting giant GoDaddy, accusing the company of failing to implement basic cybersecurity tools and practices since 2018. What Is the ITC, and What Is the Complaint? The ITC is a US federal agency responsible for enforcing trade laws, addressing unfair trade practices, and…
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…
Ofcom Mandates Age Checks for Online Adult Content
The UK communications regulator, Ofcom, has announced robust new measures to prevent children from accessing online pornography (plus other potentially harmful content), a key component of the Online Safety Act. By July These new regulations will require websites and apps to implement highly effective age assurance systems by July 2025, marking a significant step towards…
PM’s Plans To Boost AI Across The UK
Following UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s speech promising that the government plans to use AI across the UK to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently, we look at what this actually means and how it could be done. Speech The UK government has unveiled a transformative plan to harness artificial intelligence (AI) as the…
Meta Trials eBay Listings on Facebook Marketplace
Meta has begun testing a new feature in Germany, France, and the US that allows users of Facebook Marketplace to browse eBay listings directly on the platform, while completing their transactions on eBay. Collaboration The pilot programme, announced on Wednesday, represents a striking collaboration between two major platforms in the e-commerce space. By integrating eBay’s…
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