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 […]
OpenAI marks its first key acquisition with AI design specialist Global Illumination
OpenAI, the company responsible for the viral AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT, has made its first public acquisition by acquiring New York-based AI design startup Global Illumination. This acquisition marks a significant move in OpenAI’s roughly seven-year history. Although the exact terms of the deal remain undisclosed, OpenAI expressed enthusiasm for the impact Global Illumination’s design team […]
John Lewis Partnership announces £100M strategic partnership with Google
The UK’s largest employee-owned company, the John Lewis Partnership, has announced a significant strategic partnership with Google Cloud, valued at £100 million over the next five years. This collaboration builds upon the successful relationship between the two companies since 2012 and is integral to the John Lewis Partnership’s digital transformation efforts for its renowned brands, […]
TikTok Shop launches ‘Fulfilled by TikTok’ eCommerce logistics in UK
TikTok has introduced a new logistics initiative in the UK called ‘Fulfilled by TikTok’ (FBT) to enhance the selling experience for merchants on the platform. The program is designed to streamline the often complex and time-consuming logistics process, enabling merchants to focus on essential business aspects like marketing and product development. FBT aims to offer […]
Google release new Chrome mobile Search features
Google Chrome have unveiled four new mobile features designed to improve Search, information retrieval and enhance the browsing experience on the go. Personalised Search Suggestions: When users browse an eligible site on Chrome for iOS or Android and click on the address bar, relevant search suggestions now appear. For instance, while reading an article about […]
Google announces 3 new updates to Generative AI in Search
In a recent update Google has unveiled that Generative AI in Search has undergone three notable updates, providing users with enhanced ways to discover and digest information. Firstly, AI-powered overviews have become more visually engaging by incorporating images and videos. When users search for specific topics, such as “tiniest birds of prey,” they can now […]
Google announces Search changes to make it easier to find results on women’s sports
Google has announced new initiatives to promote gender equity in sports and provide better visibility to women’s sports in search results, just in time for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™. The tech giant acknowledges the lack of attention women athletes receive both on and off the field and aims to rectify the imbalance. To showcase […]