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The UK's Ministry of Defence was hacked, and the country is reportedly blaming China
The UK's Ministry of Defence faced a hack of sensitive data and China is being blamed.
England’s NHS will provide artificial pancreas to thousands of diabetes patients
England’s National Health Service (NHS) said on Tuesday that “tens of thousands of children and adults” with type 1 diabetes will receive an “artificial pancreas” to help manage their insulin levels.
UK regulators want to investigate Three and Vodafone's blockbuster merger
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that the merger Three and Vodafone announced last year could lead to "substantial lessening of competition" and might conduct an in-depth investigation into the deal.
Getty flags another British royal family photo for being digitally altered
Getty Images has flagged another photo captured by the Princess of Wales that was released back in 2022, featuring Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
UK government wants to use AI to cut civil service jobs
The UK government is piloting two AI tools that could help with routine tasks and responses.
The UK moves another step closer to banning phones in schools
The United Kingdom has announced new guidelines for schools to implement phone bans. They range from no phones allowed on school property to keeping devices off in bags.
From toilets to the sky: UK startup makes waste into low carbon jet fuel
Firefly Green Fuels, a UK-based company, has developed a new form of jet fuel that is entirely fossil-free and made from human waste.
The UK could require facial scans or photo IDs to view online porn
Ofcom has published a draft of age-restriction guidelines for online services that host explicit sexual content in the UK. The not yet finalized recommendations are a step toward cementing enforcement for the recently passed Online Safety Act, which requires sites and apps to prevent children from easily accessing adult content.
Adobe and Figma deal will ‘harm’ digital design sector, UK report suggests
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority began a detailed investigation into the planned $20b Abode and Figma merger earlier this year. It found that the deal would harm the digital design sector and eliminate competition.
UK authorizes first gene therapy for treating sickle cell disease
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Agency approved the first-ever CRISPR-based gene editing treatment for blood disorders.
Amazon plans to start drone deliveries in the UK and Italy next year
Amazon plans to expand its drone delivery program to the UK, Italy and a third US location in 2024. It will also start using an improved drone that can fly twice as far as previous models.
Netflix axes its $10 ‘Basic’ plan in the US and UK
The $10 plan — the service's most affordable one that doesn't come with ads — is no longer available in the regions.
UK launches in-depth investigation into Adobe's $20 billion Figma purchase
UK officials have begun an in-depth probe of Adobe's $20 billion acquisition of Figma.
Microsoft and UK regulators agree to pause legal fight to negotiate Activision acquisition
On Tuesday, Microsoft and the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority said they would take a break from their legal battle to negotiate a compromise that could allow the deal to move forward.
The UK will ramp up its investigation into Adobe's $20 billion Figma acquisition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) plans to perform an in-depth probe into Adobe’s acquisition of Figma, the agency announced today (via The Wall Street Journal). Citing concerns about “a substantial lessening of competition” for screen design software, it plans to move into a “phase two” investigation. However, it’s giving the companies five business days to “offer legally binding proposals” to address the concerns; if their response doesn’t satisfy the CMA, the probe will begin. Adobe announced its plans last year to buy its smaller rival for $20 billion.
Google, OpenAI will share AI models with the UK government
The UK says AI leaders like Google and OpenAI will share AI models to help with research and safety.
UK competition watchdog opens review into AI models
The US also announced new AI supervisions today.
The UK will spend £100 million to develop its own 'sovereign' AI
The UK is spending £100 million on a taskforce to help it become an AI leader.
UK privacy watchdog fines TikTok $15.8 million for misusing kids' data
The Information Commissioner's Office says TikTok didn't get consent from the parents or guardians of underage users.
Apple wins appeal against UK antitrust probe into mobile browser dominance
On Friday, Apple won an appeal against an investigation the UK's antitrust watchdog launched last fall.