Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn says the company will phase out contract content creators and expand AI use across operations as part of a strategic pivot to become an “AI-first” platform.
Category: Technology
Technology from computer hardware, computer software, Saas, voip, cloud computing, smartphones to help small and medium sized businesses grow
Google faces £5bn UK lawsuit over claims it shut out rivals and overcharged advertisers
Google is being sued in the UK for £5bn over claims it abused its search dominance to overcharge advertisers and exclude rivals. Competition watchdogs are already investigating.
Royal Mail trials postbox with parcel hatch, solar panels and barcode scanner
Royal Mail unveils a hi-tech postbox featuring solar panels, a parcel hatch and a barcode scanner in its first major redesign in 175 years, aimed at tapping into the booming secondhand parcel market.
Gerry Adams considers suing Meta over alleged use of his books to train AI
Gerry Adams is weighing legal action against Meta over claims his books were used without permission to train its AI. The former Sinn Féin leader joins growing backlash from authors.
iPhone prices could triple under Trump’s tariffs as Apple faces China tax blow
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro could cost up to $3,500 as Trump’s 54% tariff on Chinese imports sends production costs soaring. Experts warn there’s no viable US-based alternative.
Trump extends TikTok sale deadline amid ongoing talks with buyers and China
Donald Trump delays TikTok’s US ban deadline by 75 days as ByteDance continues sale talks with US buyers. A deal is yet to be finalised, pending approval under Chinese law.
What is live shopping and will it take off in the UK?
Live shopping blends entertainment with e-commerce, but will it catch on in the UK like it has in Asia? Here’s what brands and analysts think about its future.
Amazon makes shock last-minute bid to buy TikTok as US ban looms
Amazon has made a surprise bid to acquire TikTok amid a looming US ban, joining a growing list of tech giants eyeing the platform’s 170 million American users.
Channel 4 boss warns AI firms are ‘scraping the value’ from UK’s £125bn creative industries
Channel 4 chief Alex Mahon urges government to act on AI data use, warning that current copyright proposals risk undermining the UK’s fast-growing £125bn creative sector.
Sales rise at Euan Blair’s Multiverse but annual losses widen to £60m
Multiverse reports 29% rise in sales to £58.4m, driven by AI training demand, but pre-tax losses widen to £60.6m. Euan Blair says workforce reskilling is key to unlocking productivity.
Elon Musk merges x and xAI in $80bn deal to reshape AI and social media
Elon Musk merges xAI and social media platform X in an $80bn deal to integrate AI with real-time user data. The move aims to boost growth despite concerns over valuations and revenue.
UK on track for nationwide full-fibre broadband rollout by 2027, says Ofcom
Ofcom says the UK is on track to deliver full-fibre broadband to 96% of premises by 2027. The regulator’s latest review focuses on stable regulation, competition, and long-term investment.
Musk’s Starlink installed at White House, raising conflict of interest concerns
Elon Musk’s Starlink internet has been installed at the White House, sparking conflict of interest concerns. A security alert was triggered during installation, adding to scrutiny over Musk’s influence in the Trump administration.
How CPQ Software Can Enhance Product Configuration for Customised Electronics
81% of customers prefer a personalised experience with 62% of businesses claiming that personalisation has led to improved customer retention.
Elon Musk blames ‘massive’ cyberattack for X outage
Elon Musk claims social network X, formerly Twitter, was hit by a huge cyberattack allegedly originating from Ukraine, causing hours of service disruption.
