Britain to enforce new law against proxies for hostile states next month

The UK's push for a toll-free Strait of Hormuz deal could prevent geopolitical tensions and set a precedent against crypto-based transit fees. The post UK urges swift US-Iran deal to fully reopen Strait of Hormuz without tolls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US embassy came out against UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban, which would affect American firms White House displeasure over the prospect of an under-16 social media ban will not deter the UK from cracking down on tech platforms, the British government has said. The technology secretary, Liz Kendall, told the Guardian she was not concerned “in the slightest” by the Trump administration’s intervention in the debate over restrictions, after the US embassy in London posted a notice warning against a ban. Continue reading...

What’s holding organizations back from making the most of AI.

Insider Brief The British government has announced a £1.1 billion AI Hardware Plan to bolster the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, semiconductor development and advanced computing capabilities. Unveiled at London Tech Week, the initiative combines investments in supercomputing, chip development, startup funding and workforce training as the government seeks to back British companies building what it […]

AMD's investment in UK AI could enhance local capabilities, reduce foreign dependency, and position the UK as a key player in global AI infrastructure. The post AMD commits up to $2B to UK artificial intelligence over the next five years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Insider Brief Nebius has launched the Physical AI Living Lab, a six-month program aimed at helping robotics startups in the UK and Europe gain access to the computing infrastructure and software tools needed to develop physical AI systems. According to Nebius, the program will provide participating companies with access to Nvidia’s physical AI software stack, […]

Nebius' UK expansion could significantly boost AI infrastructure, impacting sectors like finance and healthcare, while enhancing investor appeal. The post Nebius commits £1.7B to build four new UK AI sites powered by Nvidia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Medical Protection Society calls for law to be overhauled to help medics avoid liability for errors made by technology Doctors and the NHS could be sued for medical negligence over mistakes made by artificial intelligence tools used in diagnosing patients and suggesting their treatment, ministers are being warned. Under the law as it stands, medics and the health service can be held liable for patients being harmed or dying even if it was AI that made the errors that resulted in their suffering. Continue reading...