The UK’s Online Safety Bill for a “safer Internet” has passed its final parliamentary debate and will become law soon, following years of deliberation. This sets tougher standards for social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. A game-changer The
World over, the retail sector has seen a significant shift with shoppers adopting online shopping as opposed to traditional brick-and-mortar experiences, and another trend—metaverse shopping—is emerging. Metaverse shopping, as a new trend in the retail sector, is gaining traction, and
As cryptocurrencies face scrutiny worldwide, the unique enrollment method of Worldcoin, the brainchild of Sam Altman, has taken a toll on its market value. The novel token of Worldcoin, a protocol that uses iris-scanning orbs for user enrollment, WLD crashed
Ishpreet Singh Chadha always dreamed of being a pro snooker player, but a leg injury sustained in 2017 left his dream in tatters. The young 27-year-old competitor (then 21) sought out a sport he could play in a more sedentary
A new AI-powered camera system captured nearly 300 drivers breaking the law just three days after the technology was first used in the British counties of Devon and Cornwall, the BBC reported on Wednesday, August 16. Police said the most
As AI continues to break new ground with its transformative abilities, scientists in the UK have deployed the technology to help in wildlife management initiatives, helping solve the UK’s biodiversity challenges. Under this project, researchers made use of AI-controlled cameras
As the world pushes for AI-powered growth, Britain and France are competing to take the AI crown in Europe with massive investments being poured into the development of the sector. Both countries believe they have what it takes to be
In an open letter 1,300 IT experts have rebuffed claims that advanced AI will destroy humanity. The British Computer Society (BCS), the U.K.’s Chartered Institute for IT, organized the message in response to growing fears that the technology will ultimately
Government-backed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were in the news last April, after the UK made a bold move to create digital collectibles to foster the country’s commitment to tech. While this was seen as a positive one year ago, a statement
The Royal Navy, an organization that helps stabilize the sea which keeps the maritime trade that is the lifeblood of the United Kingdom’s economy flowing announced that it has entered the metaverse with 3D virtual reality (VR) simulators to help train
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