Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket explodes during preflight test

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket explodes during preflight test

An extended waiting period is now projected for the next flight of Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket. On Monday, September 29, the first stage of Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket exploded during a preflight trial. The incident occurred as the vehicle was being prepared...

How would a government shutdown affect NASA?

How would a government shutdown affect NASA?

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing for the potential onset of a federal government shutdown, a scenario that would materialize if Congress fails to pass a critical funding bill. This recurring budgetary impasse typically brings...

Nvidia to invest $100bn in OpenAI

Nvidia to invest $100bn in OpenAI

US tech giant Nvidia will invest up to $100bn (£73bn) in OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, the companies have announced. Nvidia said it will supply high-performance chips needed for the processing power required by artificial intelligence (AI), of which OpenAI is a...

What’s the big deal about AI data centres?

What’s the big deal about AI data centres?

It's such a big number that it's hard to imagine. Worldwide, around $3tn (£2.2tn) will be spent on data centres that support AI between now and 2029. Investment bank Morgan Stanley estimates that the projected sum will be roughly divided, with half allocated to...

New government office to ‘seize AI opportunities’

New government office to ‘seize AI opportunities’

The Manx government is establishing a new office dedicated to maximizing the advantages of artificial intelligence (AI) and proactively managing its potential risks. Plans for an office for AI development and regulation, which would also help to digitise public...

Bollywood stars fight for personality rights amid deepfake surge

Bollywood stars fight for personality rights amid deepfake surge

An AI-generated selfie featuring a Bollywood celebrity could indeed lead to unforeseen difficulties. In recent weeks, several prominent Bollywood figures have initiated legal action to protect their "personality rights." Among those seeking legal recourse are director...

AI tool helped recover £500m lost to fraud, government says

AI tool helped recover £500m lost to fraud, government says

A cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool, engineered to detect and combat fraud, has enabled the UK government to recover nearly £500 million over the past year, the BBC has revealed. A significant portion of recovered public funds, exceeding one-third, was...