London’s AI Ambition Challenging San Francisco’s Dominance London is firmly in the race to “overtake San Francisco in the AI era,” according to Husayn Kassai, founder of Onfido and Quench, a seasoned AI expert with over a decade in the field. For years, San Francisco has been the undisputed global leader in artificial intelligence, primarily…
New Health Data Program: Convenience Meets Controversy The Trump administration is launching a new program allowing Americans to share personal health data across medical systems and private tech apps. Officials state this initiative will simplify health record access and enhance wellness monitoring. Over 60 companies, including Google, Amazon, Apple, UnitedHealth Group, and CVS Health, have…
Japan’s Aggressive Push for Quantum Leadership Japan is preparing to inject approximately 50 billion yen (about $335 million USD) into its domestic quantum technology sector. This aggressive push aims to industrialize its research and compete with global leaders like the United States and China. This substantial investment underscores Japan’s ambition to secure a prominent position…
Zuckerberg’s Mega-Bet on AI Infrastructure Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars to build the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. In a recent post on Threads, Zuckerberg announced the creation of multi-gigawatt “titan clusters” designed to power AI systems capable of surpassing human intelligence. One…
The tech world is shifting its focus to Mountain View, California. Google I/O, Google’s annual developer showcase, is set to start on May 20, and like every year, it draws the attention of avid Android fans who wish to preview Google’s next-generation mobile operating system. Samsung also plans to take advantage of the event by…
Big Tech’s Icons May Not Last Forever Once untouchable, Silicon Valley’s most iconic products are beginning to show signs of wear. At recent antitrust trials, executives from Meta, Google, and Apple offered rare and candid admissions: the services and devices that built their empires may be losing their grip on users. In courtrooms that typically…
Tech Industry Grapples with Job Cuts in 2025 Less than six months into 2025, the technology industry is once again grappling with significant workforce reductions, continuing a trend from the previous year. According to data compiled by Layoffs.fyi, an independent tracker, over 50,000 tech employees have been laid off across the sector so far this…
Big Tech Finds an Open Door in Downing Street When former Google CEO Eric Schmidt shared the UK’s problem was having “so many ways that people can say no,” he was speaking at an October 2024 investment summit, standing beside Keir Starmer. His presence symbolized more than just admiration for British innovation—it highlighted just how…
Google, the prominent US technology firm, is preparing for a significant event focused squarely on its foundational mobile operating system. The company has announced “The Android Show: I/O Edition,” scheduled to take place on May 13 at 10:30 pm Indian Standard Time (IST). This event is notable as it is designed as a standalone presentation,…
With online scams becoming more common and clever, Google is now using AI as a solution. The company has claimed that a new set of AI-powered protective features are being introduced across Google platforms aimed at preventing users from falling victim to digital scams. A key highlight is the integration of Google’s lightweight on-device AI…
