UK government wants to use AI to cut civil service jobsYes, you read that right. By S. Fielding, 02.29.2024
The UK moves another step closer to banning phones in schoolsIt follows countries like France and Italy in restricting phones during class.By S. Fielding, 02.19.2024
From toilets to the sky: UK startup makes waste into low carbon jet fuelRegulators said its quality is nearly identical to what is traditionally used in planes.By M. Saleh, 12.29.2023
The UK could require facial scans or photo IDs to view online pornOfcom’s drafted guidelines are a step toward enforcing the recently passed Online Safety Act.By W. Shanklin, 12.05.2023
Adobe and Figma deal will ‘harm’ digital design sector, UK report suggestsThe country completed an in depth investigation of the $20 billion acquisition.By L. Bonk, 11.28.2023
UK authorizes first gene therapy for treating sickle cell diseaseThis is the first time CRISPR has been approved by any regulatory agency for general use.By M. Saleh, 11.16.2023
Amazon plans to start drone deliveries in the UK and Italy next yearThe company will also bring the Prime Air program to a third US city by the end of 2024.By K. Holt, 10.18.2023
Netflix axes its $10 ‘Basic’ plan in the US and UKCurrent subscribers can keep their Basic plan until they change their membership tier.By M. Moon, 07.19.2023
UK launches in-depth investigation into Adobe's $20 billion Figma purchaseAdobe said it wouldn't make any concessions to address competition concerns.By J. Fingas, 07.13.2023
Microsoft and UK regulators agree to pause legal fight to negotiate Activision acquisitionThe announcement comes after Microsoft beat back the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction against the deal. By I. Bonifacic, 07.11.2023
The UK will ramp up its investigation into Adobe's $20 billion Figma acquisitionAdobe has five days to pacify the country's competition regulator.By W. Shanklin, 06.30.2023
Google, OpenAI will share AI models with the UK governmentOfficials hope to improve research and safety.By J. Fingas, 06.12.2023
UK competition watchdog opens review into AI modelsIt comes just as the White House confirmed its own AI supervisions.By S. Fielding, 05.04.2023
The UK will spend £100 million to develop its own 'sovereign' AIThe country aims to rival AI models like ChatGPT.By J. Fingas, 04.24.2023
UK privacy watchdog fines TikTok $15.8 million for misusing kids' dataIt says TikTok broke its own rules by letting up to 1.4 million under-13s use the app.By K. Holt, 04.04.2023
Apple wins appeal against UK antitrust probe into mobile browser dominanceThe company won on a procedural technicality.By I. Bonifacic, 04.01.2023
UK watchdog no longer thinks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger is a threat to console competition (updated)Cloud gaming is still a concern, however.By J. Fingas, 03.24.2023
UK Apple Store workers sign first union contractGlasgow staff are pushing for better working conditions.By J. Fingas, 02.08.2023
UK bill would ban videos portraying Channel immigrant crossings in a 'positive light'Amendments would also punish companies that ignore warnings on child safety.By J. Fingas, 01.19.2023
Uber drivers in Europe can soon rent Polestar and Tesla EVsHertz will offer up to 25,000 EVs in the region.By J. Fingas, 01.17.2023