Apple has launched the integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its devices, delivering on its long-promised expansion into artificial intelligence. The update, part of iOS 18.2 and Apple’s broader “Apple Intelligence” initiative, allows Siri to leverage ChatGPT for tasks like generating written content, analysing documents, and answering complex queries. New tools, including Writing Tools and Visual ..read more

A California district court has ruled that Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, along with its CEO, Matt Mullenweg, must immediately restore WP Engine’s access to WordPress.org. Follows Power Struggles in WordPress Community This decision follows a heated legal battle that has pitted two prominent players in the WordPress ecosystem against each other, raising critical ..read more

Google has unveiled an incredible new quantum computing chip named ‘Willow,’ which it claims can solve in just minutes a problem that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers ten septillion years to complete – a number that vastly exceeds the known age of the Universe! What Exactly Is Willow and Why Is It So Special ..read more

In this tech insight, we look at whether AI models are nearing true general intelligence and what the arguments around this subject are and its relevance to society, innovation, and the future of technology development. What Is AGI? Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is the theoretical development of AI systems capable of performing any intellectual task ..read more

As 2024 draws to a close, here we explore 15 key technological trends expected to shape 2025, highlighting innovations likely to influence business operations and strategies. Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) ‘Agentic’ AI refers to a new wave of AI systems that can autonomously plan and execute tasks based on user-defined objectives. Unlike traditional AI systems ..read more

With OpenAI’s introduction of a new $200 monthly plan offering unlimited access to its most advanced models and tools, we examine whether the value it offers is likely to justify the price tag for businesses. ChatGPT Pro $200 Per Month Subscription The new ChatGPT Pro premium $200 per month subscription plan from OpenAI is targeted ..read more

Apple Inc. is reportedly facing a lawsuit from employee Amar Bhakta, who alleges the company unlawfully monitors employees’ personal devices and iCloud accounts. Filed in California state court, the lawsuit claims Apple mandates employees to install software on personal devices used for work, granting the company access to personal data such as emails, photos, and ..read more

Google DeepMind has introduced GenCast, an advanced AI model designed to revolutionise weather forecasting by delivering faster, more accurate predictions of weather uncertainties and risks up to 15 days ahead. What is GenCast and How Does it Work? GenCast is a diffusion-based generative AI model (one that transforms ‘noisy’ data into realistic outputs), a sophisticated ..read more

A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s China-based owner, to sell the platform by 19 January 2025 or face a nationwide ban. Understanding the Legislation This decision to reject TikTok’s appeal against the original decision of the court intensifies the ongoing debate over national security concerns and the influence of ..read more

Australia’s government has enacted legislation prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms to protect them from the harmful effects of online content, such as cyberbullying, exploitation, and exposure to inappropriate material. The Online Safety Amendment  Under the new legislation, known as the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, only just ..read more