Reeves to Pledge £1bn for British Quantum Computers
British entrepreneur Sir Jim Reeves announced a £1 billion commitment to accelerate quantum computing in the United Kingdom. The pledge will fund new quantum hardware facilities, software platforms, and a talent pipeline across leading research universities. The initiative aligns with the UK’s national quantum strategy and aims to position Britain among the global leaders by the early 2030s.
Artificial Intimacy: Prescribing Robots to Combat Loneliness
The Financial Times podcast explores a growing trend of prescribing AI companion robots, such as ElliQ, to alleviate loneliness among seniors and vulnerable groups. Real‑world pilots in New York and other jurisdictions are testing live‑in chatbots that remind users to...
Nvidia Refocuses TSMC Capacity as Export Controls Stall China Sales
Nvidia is redirecting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) production capacity away from chips destined for the Chinese market after U.S. export controls limited its sales. The chipmaker is prioritising higher‑margin data‑center and automotive GPUs for customers outside China, while TSMC...
Smart Glasses Give a Glimpse of How AI Threatens Physical Goods Too
It’s now possible to see a future where smart eyewear could be ubiquitous
AI’s ‘Memorisation’ Problem: The Novels It Can’t Forget
A recent study reveals that large language models (LLMs) memorize substantially more of their training data than previously believed, often reproducing verbatim passages. The research quantifies memorization rates that are roughly double earlier estimates, highlighting a systemic risk of unintentional...
Why the AI Attack on Software Has Unnerved so Many Industries
The battle over the use of agents is starting to come into focus
