In response to UK commercial PSB ITV’s recent job advert for a Head of Generative AI Innovation, whose role will include using technology to help create ‘shows, films and digital-first content’, Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) General Secretary Ellie Peers said: “We were shocked to hear that ITV are intending to bring in an […]

Ai-Da already gave a TED talk, addressed the United Nations and came up with the idea of an ‘A.I. Logo for humanoids’ – and and is now set to become the first A.I. Art Robot to auction an artwork at the prestigious auction house Sotheby’s, a moment that marks a significant milestone in both the […]

Spherex, a global leader providing AI solutions for video compliance and cultural intelligence, will showcase its flagship product, SpherexAI, at MIPCOM Cannes. The groundbreaking platform offers the most advanced solution for generating age ratings and ensuring video content complies with local regulations and cultural norms for any global market. Preparing content for global distribution is […]

Google plans to purchase nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) to be developed by Kairos Power in order to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. The initial phase of work is intended to bring Kairos Power’s first SMR online by 2030, followed by additional reactor deployments through 2035. Overall, this deal will […]

Microsoft UK CEO, Clare Barclay, has been appointed chair of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, heading up the UK government’s strategy on key sectors, including the creative industries and AI. “Whilst we fully embrace the industries of today, we must also have a clear plan for future growth, and the advisory council will play a […]

The telco industry is leading the way in generative AI (GenAI) adoption, according to a study of global senior key decision makers including in the UK & Ireland. The study, conducted earlier this year by Coleman Parkes Research and commissioned by SAS, surveyed 1,600 GenAI strategy and data analytics decision-makers globally to pulse check major areas […]

Deutsche Telekom has outlined its growth plans for the next few years. Global economies of scale and the systematic use of artificial intelligence (AI) are to play a key role, as well as a data-driven business model. Specifically, based on the financial figures for 2023, the Group expects average annual growth of around 4 per […]

Vodafone and Google have announced a ten year strategic expansion of their existing partnership to bring new services, devices, and TV experiences to millions of Vodafone’s customers across Europe and Africa, supported by Google Cloud and Google’s Gemini models. The agreement will bring storage, security, and AI assistance to Vodafone’s customers in 15 countries, as […]

Cineverse, the streaming technology and entertainment company, has announced that cineSearch, its AI-driven content discovery tool, is now available for public preview. cineSearch offers an intuitive, highly personalised search experience across top streaming services, including Netflix. cineSearch leverages advanced artificial intelligence to simplify the content discovery process. Ava, cineSearch’s AI video advisor, provides users with tailored […]

ZOO Digital, a provider of localisation and media services such as subtitling, translation, dubbing and scripting, has published its white paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI), giving an insight into how the revolutionary technology is bringing transformation in its market. The paper examines the fundamental questions of: · Can AI replace humans? · What are the […]