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The EU AI Act is set to fully take effect in August 2026, but some provisions are coming into force even earlier. The legislation establishes a first-of-its-kind regulatory framework for AI systems, employing a risk-based approach that categorises AI applications based on their potential impact on safety, human rights, and societal wellbeing. “Some systems are […]

IBM has taken the wraps off its most sophisticated family of AI models to date, dubbed Granite 3.0, at the company’s annual TechXchange event. The Granite 3.0 lineup includes a range of models designed for various applications: General purpose/language: 8B and 2B variants in both Instruct and Base configurations Safety: Guardian models in 8B and

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced a series of structural changes and leadership appointments aimed at accelerating the company’s AI initiatives. The restructuring sees the Gemini app team, led by Sissie Hsiao, joining Google DeepMind under the leadership of Demis Hassabis. “Bringing the teams closer together will improve feedback loops, enable fast deployment of our

Blockchain can become a potent force as the foundation of decentralised AI systems, transparent and fair – ensuring everyone can access not only the technology, but the rewards it delivers. Blockchain has enormous potential to democratise access to AI by addressing concerns around centralisation that have emerged with the growing dominance of companies like OpenAI,

Robust governance is essential to mitigate AI risks and maintain responsible systems, but the majority of firms are yet to implement a framework. Commissioned by Prove AI and conducted by Zogby Analytics, the report polled over 600 CEOs, CIOs, and CTOs from large companies across the US, UK, and Germany. The findings show that 96%

Endor Labs has begun scoring AI models based on their security, popularity, quality, and activity. Dubbed ‘Endor Scores for AI Models,’ this unique capability aims to simplify the process of identifying the most secure open-source AI models currently available on Hugging Face – a platform for sharing Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning models, and

Telefónica’s corporate venture capital arm, Wayra, has announced its investment in AI answer engine Perplexity. Perplexity’s AI-driven platform aims to revolutionise internet information searches by providing real-time, accurate, and contextual answers to queries using natural language processing. Unlike traditional search engines that return a list of links, Perplexity understands the intent behind questions and delivers

Machine learning (ML) is revolutionising the way businesses operate, driving innovation, and unlocking new possibilities across industries. By leveraging vast amounts of data and powerful algorithms, ML enables companies to automate processes, make accurate predictions, and uncover hidden patterns to optimise performance. From personalised customer experiences to predictive maintenance and advanced fraud detection, the potential

Four major US firms have announced plans to invest a combined £6.3 billion in UK data infrastructure.  The announcement, made during the International Investment Summit, was welcomed by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle as a “vote of confidence” in Britain’s approach to partnering with businesses to drive growth. CyrusOne, ServiceNow, CloudHQ, and CoreWeave have all committed

When we talk about real-time data, what we refer to is information that becomes available as soon as it’s created and acquired. Rather than being stored, data is forwarded directly to an application as soon as it’s collected and is made immediately available – without any lag – to support live, in-the-moment decision-making. Real-time data