TikTok Shop UK launches ‘refurbished technology’ platform
TikTok Shop UK has launched a new ‘refurbished technology’ category, allowing its users to purchase second-hand mobile phones and tablets directly through the platform. This expansion is a response to the increasing popularity of users seeking money-saving tips and looking for affordable electronic devices on TikTok. The new category features products from established merchants like […]
Microsoft launches ‘your everyday AI companion’ and a host of other features
Hot on the heels of Google and Salesforce expanding their partnership into AI services, Microsoft has announced that it is releasing lots of new features for its Copilot system and bringing upgrades to Bing AI. Much like other tech giants, Microsoft believes that AI is now starting to fundamentally change how people are relating to […]
Amazon invests $4bn in AI start-up Anthropic
Amazon and Anthropic have announced a new $4billion collaboration aimed at harnessing their collective expertise in generative artificial intelligence (AI). This strategic alliance seeks to expedite the development and accessibility of Anthropic’s forthcoming foundation models to Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers. Here’s what this groundbreaking partnership entails: AI-Powered Future: Anthropic, renowned for its innovative foundation […]
Google and Salesforce expand their partnership into AI services
Google and Salesforce expand their partnership to improve AI service offerings – what are the wider implications for CRMs and workflows? Google and Salesforce have announced that the two businesses are expanding their current partnership with the aim of delivering a new era of business productivity that will be powered by generative AI. The move, […]
Google appears to raise ad prices by up to 10% without consultation
Google has recently come under scrutiny for quietly adjusting its advertising auctions to meet revenue targets, a revelation made during a federal antitrust trial. According to Jerry Dischler, a Google Ad executive, the company frequently modifies the auctions used to sell search ads, resulting in cost increases of up to 5% for the average advertiser. […]
TikTok handed huge €345m fine by Irish Data Protection Commission
TikTok has been hit with a substantial €345 million fine by the Irish data watchdog for violating EU data laws, particularly regarding children’s accounts. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), responsible for regulating TikTok across the EU, found that the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform had committed multiple breaches of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) rules. The […]
YouTube invests in AI tools to support quality health information content
YouTube has announced that it is taking significant steps to ensure equitable access to health information, particularly for underrepresented communities. The platform recognises that historically, marginalised groups have often been left out of healthcare discussions on the platform. To address this, YouTube Health stated that it is committing to providing high-quality health content to empower […]
TiKTok announces Project Clover to comply with European user data regulation
TikTok has provided an update on Project Clover, its initiative aimed at bolstering the protection of European user data. The company is taking several measures to safeguard user information and enhance data controls. One significant step is the commitment to store European user data locally by default. TikTok has already inaugurated its first data centre […]
Google Cloud Next ‘23 Event Shows Google is ‘all in’ on AI
At Google Cloud Next ‘23, the tech giant’s first in-person Google Cloud Next event since 2019, generative AI dominated discussions and presentations. From Sundar Pichai’s and Thomas Kurian’s keynotes to the many breakout and partner-led sessions at the event, the San Francisco-based conference focused almost entirely on generative AI and Google’s plans for the future. […]
Meta launches Code Llama, an AI tool for coding
This week, Meta has unveiled its latest innovation in the sphere of artificial intelligence (AI), Code Llama. This state-of-the-art LLM is capable of generating code, and natural language about code, from both code and natural language prompts. It’s free for both research and commercial use. So far, the model has demonstrated impressive benchmark performances. As […]
TikTok announces new collaboration with BBC
TikTok has joined forces with the BBC for the inaugural year of the Creator Lab initiative, which aims to empower and nurture young digital creative talent throughout the UK. This collaborative endeavor reflects TikTok’s observation of a burgeoning generation of creative individuals spanning various fields, such as filmmaking, comedy, music, and small-scale entrepreneurship, and the […]
Could X be on the verge of collapse?
Elon Musk, the owner of the embattled social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), has acknowledged the potential for the entire platform’s failure after a glitch caused the deletion of pictures posted before December 2014. Musk stated that there is currently a lack of exceptional “social networks” and recognised the possibility of failure, while […]