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Yahoo buys AI-powered news app Artifact

While the app is shutting down, its proprietary technology has a new opportunity to scale with Yahoo.

Cisco: only 3% of organisations ready for today’s cyber threats

New study also reports a significant year-on-year drop in resilience levels, with the cyber talent gap cited as a major blocker.

European GenAI spend could exceed $30 billion by 2027

GenAI comprised 9.6% of the total European AI spend in 2023, but will account for quarter of the market within the next three years, according to a new IDC report.

Intel secures close to $20 billion in government semiconductor funding

The Biden Administration’s announcement reflects efforts to bolster American semiconductor manufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign chips.

Atos struggles continue as Airbus exits deal

It was hoped the acquisition would help relieve Atos’ debt burden as part of its divestment.

Gartner reveals top eight cybersecurity predictions for years ahead

Impact of generative AI on closing skills gap, and efforts against misinformation rising to account for more than 50% of marketing and cyber budgets, among headline forecasts.

How hackers’ tactics are evolving in an increasingly complex landscape

From changes in initial entry points to shorter dwell times before launching an attack, what are the latest cybercrime tactics businesses should understand to bolster defences?

Arm reveals next-gen chip designs to accelerate automated driving

The semiconductor and software design firm has revealed new technology it says will speed up automated car development by two years.

“Try Google Search”: Gemini stops answering political queries

Google’s decision reflects unease around AI influence in a year when close to three billion people will cast their votes in national elections.

French state cyberattack: Anonymous Sudan claims responsibility

Russia has also been singled out as a potential suspect in “unprecedented” attack on French ministerial services.