Category: Technology
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Rare Earth Elements: Not So Rare, But Hard to Extract
Rare Earth Elements: Not So Rare, But Hard to ExtractThere has been a lot of discussion in recent weeks about Ukraine’s “rare earths” – but the term is misleading. These 17 elements are relatively abundant in the Earth’s crust. However, they are seldom found in concentrated and mineable deposits. This scarcity of concentrated sources makes…
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AI Compliance as a Competitive Advantage
As AI adoption accelerates, businesses must think beyond regulation and see compliance as a commercial strategy. The GDPR and the EU AI Act are not just legal hurdles – they are opportunities to build trust, scale responsibly and differentiate in the market. Companies that proactively embrace these regulations will be better positioned to drive AI…
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DeepSeekAI, Trump and the Global AI Shake-Up
A new AI disruptor has arrived and it’s sending shockwaves across the industry. DeepSeek AI, an open-source model from China, is making headlines by delivering performance comparable to leading proprietary models – apparently at a fraction of the usual development costs. This breakthrough is challenging existing market dynamics and raising important questions about the future…
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Communicating AI Ethics: Transparency and Trust
Communicating AI Ethics: Strategies for Transparency and Trust Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, offering immense opportunities while posing ethical challenges. As AI becomes an integral part of daily life, it is crucial to communicate its ethical implications clearly and effectively. Transparency, fairness, and accountability are essential in fostering trust and ensuring responsible…
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New US Rules Target AI Chip Exports
What It Means for the Tech Industry On 13 January 2025, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) introduced fresh restrictions on exporting advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips and certain closed AI model weights. The move, which was widely anticipated, has already drawn criticism from major tech and semiconductor firms. The…
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The FCA Unveils PISCES: A New Marketplace for Private Shares
A New Marketplace for Private Shares The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is shaking up the private investment space with the launch of PISCES — the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System. In its latest consultation paper CP24/29, the FCA outlines how this innovative new platform will operate, creating a fresh marketplace for buying and…
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New EU Opinion on AI: What You Need to Know
EDPB’s New AI Opinion The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) just dropped Opinion 28/2024, tackling data protection challenges in AI development. Here’s the scoop: Background The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is the EU’s top authority on data protection and privacy. It ensures that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applied consistently across Europe.…
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The UK’s AI Action Plan: A Roadmap for Innovation and Growth
Key Principles of the AI Action Plan The U.K. government’s approach is guided by a few core principles: 1. Laying the Foundations for AI Building Secure and Sustainable AI Infrastructure To establish a strong AI ecosystem, the UK needs robust computational resources. The plan outlines a three-pronged strategy to achieve this: Key actions include a…
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The UK’s New Data Bill
What You Need to Know The UK government has introduced the Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA Bill), a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at modernising how data is handled across public and private sectors. Announced in the King’s Speech of July 2024, the Bill is designed to: But what’s actually changing? Let’s break it…