UK data watchdog issues Snapchat with enforcement notice over AI chatbot
Snapchat owner Snap Inc could face a huge fine after the UK data watchdog, the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office), issued it with a preliminary enforcement notice over its alleged failure to assess privacy risks posed by its 'My AI' artificial intelligence chatbot. The preliminary notice sets out the steps which the Commissioner may require, subject…
Deepfakes could help in training videos, University of Bath study claims
Watching a training video featuring a deepfake version of yourself, rather than a clip featuring somebody else, makes learning faster, easier and more fun, according to new research led by the REVEAL research centre at the University of Bath. This finding was seen over two separate experiments, one exploring fitness training and another involving public speaking. Dr Christof…
BYD ATTO 3 named Electric Car of the Year by News UK
News UK has awarded Chinese EV, BYD ATTO 3, the title of Electric Car of the Year in its Motor Awards. It was selected for this award following a rigorous evaluation process by the expert panel of automotive journalists from The Sun, The Sunday Times, Driving.co.uk and The Times Luxx magazine The panel evaluated numerous electric vehicles…
UK cloud computing in competition probe, Tesla set to lose EV crown to BYD?
The UK's cloud computing market is to face a competition probe over concerns it is being dominated by Amazon and Microsoft. Media watchdog Ofcom said the two make up 70-80% of the sector in the UK, while closest rival Google has 5-10%. Ofcom had said in April it was worried a lack of competition made…
Motorists confused about smartphone use while driving, Road Angel claims
Young woman looking to her smartphone while driving car Drivers have been warned not to submit events and information on popular smartphone apps while driving or face hefty fines, points, or even a ban. Road safety experts at Road Angel have warned motorists they are breaking the law if they touch a…
Microsoft most impersonated brand in phishing attacks in 2023
According to data presented by the Atlas VPN team based on a report by Abnormal Security, Microsoft was by far the most impersonated brand by cybercriminals in 2023. The global technology company’s likeness was spoofed over 650,000 times, accounting for 4.31% of all phishing attacks among 350 brands. Some other reputable companies were present in…
Female-led AI startups win just 2% of funding deals, TikTok tests monthly subscription
An “urgent issue” of gender imbalance in artificial intelligence investment must be addressed according to a government-backed body which has found that female-founded companies accounted for just 2% of AI startup deals over the past decade. The report by the Alan Turing Institute found that when female-founded companies have secured funding, they raise on average…
Red Cross issues hackers’ ‘rules of engagement’ as NGOs promised greater cybersecurity protection
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has, for the first time, published rules of engagement for civilian hackers involved in conflicts. Meanwhile, the CyberPeace Institute announced at the One Conference in The Hague, Netherlands, that it would now provide the city's 200 plus NGOs (non-governmental organisations) with free cybersecurity support to help them…
Nissan unveils Hyper Urban concept ahead of Japan Mobility Show
In the lead up to the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo later this month, Nissan is revealing a series of all-electric concept vehicles, the first of which is the Nissan Hyper Urban pictured above. The series, to be revealed one by one in digital form leading up to the show’s press day on October 25,…
Elon Musk’s X sued by social network with same name
Elon Musk’s X Corp, the company formerly known as Twitter, is being sued by another social network also named X, a lawsuit filed in a federal court revealed. The lawsuit, filed by a Florida-based ad agency X Social Media LLC, alleged that the popular social media platform violates Florida common law because of “unfair competition and trademark and service mark infringement”. It…
