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  • Scott Logic: The UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan – somewhat quiet on risks

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    Source URL: https://blog.scottlogic.com/2025/01/22/the-uks-ai-opportunities-action-plan-somewhat-quiet-on-risks.html Source: Scott Logic Title: The UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan – somewhat quiet on risks Feedly Summary: Last week the UK government launched their 50-point AI Opportunities Action Plan. The plan is ambitious, but it is something of a mixed bag. Some sizeable and worthwhile investments, alongside others which are quite questionable.…

  • The Register: Business value from GenAI remains elusive despite IT spending boom

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/22/business_value_genai_elusive/ Source: The Register Title: Business value from GenAI remains elusive despite IT spending boom Feedly Summary: The nascent tech enters Hype Cycle’s downward slope, says Gartner Tech analysts have forecast 9.8 percent year-over-year growth in worldwide IT spending in 2025, reaching $5.61 trillion and driven by continuing AI investments, despite “moonshot” projects…

  • Slashdot: Microsoft Loses Status as OpenAI’s Exclusive Cloud Provider

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/01/22/0522224/microsoft-loses-status-as-openais-exclusive-cloud-provider Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft Loses Status as OpenAI’s Exclusive Cloud Provider Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft’s evolving partnership with OpenAI, transitioning from an exclusive provider to a collaborative role with a “right of first refusal,” reflects shifts in AI infrastructure investments, particularly with the Stargate Project involving major…

  • Hacker News: Stargate: SoftBank, OpenAI and Oracle to invest $500B in AI

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    Source URL: https://apnews.com/article/trump-ai-openai-oracle-softbank-son-altman-ellison-be261f8a8ee07a0623d4170397348c41 Source: Hacker News Title: Stargate: SoftBank, OpenAI and Oracle to invest $500B in AI Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a substantial investment initiative in AI infrastructure led by a partnership of OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, aiming for an eventual $500 billion commitment. It highlights the…

  • Slashdot: Trump To Announce Up To $500 Billion In AI Infrastructure Investment

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/01/21/225229/trump-to-announce-up-to-500-billion-in-ai-infrastructure-investment?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Trump To Announce Up To $500 Billion In AI Infrastructure Investment Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text indicates a significant move in the AI infrastructure landscape with a joint venture named Stargate involving major players like OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle. This initiative, catalyzed by efforts…

  • Slashdot: Scale AI CEO To Trump: ‘America Must Win the AI War’

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/01/21/1715259/scale-ai-ceo-to-trump-america-must-win-the-ai-war Source: Slashdot Title: Scale AI CEO To Trump: ‘America Must Win the AI War’ Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI, is advocating for a stronger U.S. commitment to artificial intelligence through a full-page ad in The Washington Post to the new president. His five-point…

  • Hacker News: Looking at some claims that quantum computers won’t work

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    Source URL: https://blog.cr.yp.to/20250118-flight.html Source: Hacker News Title: Looking at some claims that quantum computers won’t work Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the ongoing debate about the necessity and feasibility of upgrading to post-quantum cryptography, particularly in light of arguments against the effectiveness of quantum computers. It highlights both…

  • Slashdot: Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Raises Antitrust Concerns, FTC Says

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/01/17/1958200/microsoft-openai-partnership-raises-antitrust-concerns-ftc-says?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Raises Antitrust Concerns, FTC Says Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has raised concerns about Microsoft’s substantial investment in OpenAI, highlighting the potential implications for competition in the AI sector and cloud computing. This investment may lead to increased dominance…

  • Cloud Blog: Cloud CISO Perspectives: Talk cyber in business terms to win allies

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/cloud-ciso-perspectives-talk-cyber-in-business-terms-to-win-allies/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Cloud CISO Perspectives: Talk cyber in business terms to win allies Feedly Summary: Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for January 2025. We’re starting off the year at the top with boards of directors, and how talking about cybersecurity in business terms can help us better convey…

  • Wired: Hackers Likely Stole FBI Call Logs From AT&T That Could Compromise Informants

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/hackers-likely-stole-fbi-call-logs-from-att-that-could-compromise-informants/ Source: Wired Title: Hackers Likely Stole FBI Call Logs From AT&T That Could Compromise Informants Feedly Summary: A breach of AT&T that exposed “nearly all” of the company’s customers may have included records related to confidential FBI sources, potentially explaining the Bureau’s new embrace of end-to-end encryption. AI Summary and Description: Yes…