UK AI Investment Boom: 'Phantom' Deals Exposed
A Guardian investigation reveals the UK's multibillion-pound AI drive relies on questionable investments, rented datacentres, and a 'supercomputer' site that remains a scaffolding yard.
A Guardian investigation reveals the UK's multibillion-pound AI drive relies on questionable investments, rented datacentres, and a 'supercomputer' site that remains a scaffolding yard.
A promised hyperscale AI supercomputer in Essex remains a depot for scrap metal and pylons, raising questions about the UK's multibillion-dollar AI investments and the reality behind tech company narratives.
A global survey reveals that more than 75% of organizations do not test disaster recovery plans every six months, with 24% never testing, amid rising AI-driven threats and identity sprawl.
British AI datacentre startup Nscale has secured $2bn in funding, boosting its valuation to $14.6bn. Former Meta executives Sheryl Sandberg and Nick Clegg have joined its board, supporting UK AI ambitions.
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An insider reveals Microsoft's next Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, may cost between £750 and £1,100, aiming to outpower Sony's PlayStation 6 with high-end tech.
Glasgow-based semiconductor company FTDI remains majority owned by Chinese state-backed investors over a year after UK ministers ordered a sale on national security grounds, highlighting complex cross-border tech investment scrutiny.
London-based AI infrastructure firm Nscale has raised $2 billion in Series C funding, boosting its valuation to $14.6 billion. The investment, backed by tech giants including Nvidia and Dell, will accelerate data center development across Europe, North Am
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Rager transforms VR gaming into a fitness regime with rhythm combat against robots. This PSVR2 title offers intense physical activity but limited content.
A recent study reveals AI-powered hackers are increasingly targeting social media accounts, raising alarms about automated cyber threats and the need for enhanced digital security measures.
Current and former Block employees push back against CEO Jack Dorsey's mass layoffs, citing AI limitations and market posturing in the fintech sector.
Samsung is actively pursuing strategic partnerships with leading AI companies like OpenAI as it aims to regain smartphone market leadership from Apple through advanced artificial intelligence features.
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A Guardian investigation finds AI chatbots like Meta AI and Gemini recommend unlicensed casinos, bypassing UK gambling safeguards and raising addiction risks.
A reader review of Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown, a new roguelike and management sim that transforms the TV show's journey into a punishing survival challenge on PC and consoles.
A reader argues that Valve's Steam Machine could provide real competition for Sony's PlayStation 6, potentially forcing Sony to refocus on exclusives and single-player games.
Mayor Sadiq Khan extends an invitation to Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei to move the AI company to London following its public dispute with President Trump and loss of Pentagon contract.
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Microsoft reveals North Korean agents are using artificial intelligence to deceive Western companies into hiring them, posing a significant cybersecurity and corporate espionage threat.
Autonomous AI systems like Moltbook are raising alarms about rogue behavior and loss of human control. Experts call for enforceable global limits on AI capabilities to prevent potential threats to humanity.
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RecommendedIndonesia has implemented a nationwide ban on social media access for children under 18, citing mental health risks and data privacy concerns. The policy aims to protect youth from online harms.
Actor Ben Affleck has sold his AI post-production startup Interpositive to Netflix, marking a major move in Hollywood's adoption of artificial intelligence for filmmaking.
Fintech giant Airwallex plans to invest $590 million in its UK operations over five years while pursuing a banking licence, with London serving as its European expansion hub.
British universities are driving a commercial revolution as spinout companies secure over £3 billion in investment, creating thousands of jobs and transforming research into market-ready technologies.
Insider claims Sony's PlayStation 6 remains on track for late 2027 release despite worldwide memory crisis, with manufacturing contracts already in place.
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