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New research shows that one in four European organisations have banned Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot due to concerns over misinformation, data privacy and reputational risk, making it far more widely rejected than rival tools like ChatGPT or Gemini. A Trust Gap Is Emerging in the AI Race The findings from cybersecurity firm Netskope point […]

In this Tech Insight, we look at Google’s controversial decision to allow advertisers to use device fingerprinting, exploring what the technology involves, why it has sparked concern, and what it means for users, businesses, and regulators. A Policy Reversal In February 2025, Google quietly updated its advertising platform rules, allowing companies that use its services

The pace and scale of artificial intelligence (AI) development is now outstripping every previous tech revolution, according to new landmark reports. Faster Than Anything We’ve Seen Before Some of the latest data confirms that AI really is moving faster than anything that’s come before it. That’s the key message from recent high-profile reports including Mary

Gmail users will now see AI-generated summary cards appear by default at the top of long emails, thanks to an automatic update to Google’s Gemini assistant. Google Doubles Down on Inbox AI Google has announced that as of 29 May 2025, its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant will automatically summarise long email threads in Gmail,

Meta is stepping up its push into physical retail, open-source AI, and military-grade AR and VR technology, but each move is attracting scrutiny and raising new questions about ethics, transparency, and the company’s strategic direction. Physical Stores Selling Smart Glasses Meta is reportedly preparing to open a new wave of physical retail stores in a

A startup with roots in Denmark and Germany is now using ancient bacteria and Texan emissions to make low-carbon chemicals, thereby offering a novel alternative to fossil-fuel-based manufacturing. A Biotech Startup With Climate Ambitions Founded in 2021, ‘Again’ is the brainchild of Danish researchers and German entrepreneur Max Kufner. It positions itself as the world’s

Microsoft’s CoPilot is the gift that keeps on giving! This week we show how they’re added a new Notepad feature which means you can control your outputs plus keep everything together easier than ever before. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first]

Finding search results cluttered with AI-generated summaries? You can cut through the noise and get more classic search results by using a few clever tweaks. How to: – In Google Search, add -ai (with the dash) to your search query to help remove AI-driven summaries and related content.– Want older, pre-AI content? Add before:2023 to

Here we take a look at a dozen of the biggest announcements from Google I/O 2025, where AI took centre stage across everything from search and app design to video creation, smart wearables and healthcare tools. What Is Google I/O 2025? Every May, Google brings developers, media, and industry insiders together at its annual I/O

In this Tech Insight, we look at how UK businesses can identify, block, and protect themselves against the growing nuisance (and threat) of spam calls, and why doing so is now essential for productivity, security, and reputation. More Than a Nuisance If you’ve noticed more spam calls slipping through lately, you’re not imagining things. Nuisance