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Why Being Polite To ChatGPT Is Costing Millions
A playful question on X has uncovered the fact that our polite habits with AI models like ChatGPT may be quietly racking up major financial and environmental costs. The Question That Sparked It All This fact was revealed following a seemingly light-hearted post by X user @tomieinlove: “I wonder how much money OpenAI has lost in…
Tesla Profits Crash 71% Amid Growing Backlash
Tesla’s profits have plummeted by 71 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, a collapse driven by weakening vehicle sales, political controversy and rising competition, thereby marking one of the toughest periods the electric vehicle pioneer has faced in years. Tesla’s Financial Strength Shaken Elon Musk’s Tesla posted $409 million in net income on…
UAE First Country Using AI To Write Laws
The United Arab Emirates has become the first country in the world to officially use artificial intelligence to write, review and amend its federal and local laws, a move that is already sparking global debate about the future of governance. A Bold Leap Into AI-Driven Legislation In a decision that has stunned many policy experts,…
Ultra-Secure Quantum Communications Get Closer
Toshiba Europe has successfully sent quantum-encrypted messages across a record 254km of standard commercial fibre optic cable, marking a major step towards achieving real-world quantum-secure communications without relying on highly specialised hardware. A Record-Breaking Achievement Using Everyday Infrastructure Quantum cryptography has long promised unbreakable security, but practical challenges have kept it largely confined to laboratories.…
OpenAI Wants To Buy Chrome
OpenAI has declared its interest in buying Google Chrome (if Alphabet is forced to sell it following an antitrust ruling against the tech giant), raising major questions about the future of internet browsing, AI, and search. OpenAI’s Interest Made Clear During Antitrust Testimony Speaking during a landmark antitrust trial in Washington DC, OpenAI’s Head of…
What’s The Major ‘4chan’ Hack All About?
Infamous internet forum 4chan has suffered a major breach, leaking its internal systems, moderator identities, and possibly thousands of user IP addresses, fuelling speculation that this could mark the beginning of the end for the notorious platform. What Is 4chan And Why Does It Matter? Founded in 2003, 4chan is an anonymous imageboard often described…
Android Phones Reboot After 3 Days Locked
Google has quietly rolled out a new Android security feature that automatically reboots phones after three days of being locked, aiming to boost security. However, not everyone’s convinced it’s the right move. A Silent but Significant Update The change arrived as part of the mid-April update to Google Play services (version 25.14), listed under “Security &…
Trial To Break Up Zuckerberg’s Empire
In a landmark antitrust trial now under way in Washington, the US government is trying to force Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, arguing that its dominance of personal social networking is illegal and harmful to competition. Meta in the Dock as Trial Gets Under Way One of the most significant antitrust battles in US…
Keep Ahead of Voice Cloning Scams
In this Tech Insight, we look at the rise of AI voice cloning scams, how they work, how they’ve already cost UK businesses dearly, and what practical steps you can take to protect your team and finances. A Convincing New Threat Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the game for fraudsters, affording them new and more…
Trump Tariffs Boost Demand for European Cloud Providers
Rising trade tensions from President Trump’s tariffs along with growing distrust between Washington and Brussels are prompting a push across Europe to reduce reliance on US cloud providers and take greater control of its own digital infrastructure. Why Tariffs Are Turning Up the Heat The Trump administration’s new trade measures from the US have targeted…
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