This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover Vodafone UK Subsea cables, Microsoft 'screenshot feature', Softbank, UK AI Industry, Ericsson and O2 Telefónica, Google Anti-Theft, 23andMe, Datacentres, WhatsApp and Tesla
Here are our highlights:
Monday _____________________________
Vodafone announces UK connection to the 2Africa subsea cable
Vodafone Group has landed 2Africa, the world’s largest subsea cable system. It will bring faster, more reliable internet connections to billions of people globally.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Vk027s
Microsoft 'recalls' screenshot feature after outcry
Microsoft is making changes to a controversial feature announced for its new range of PCs powered by AI after it was flagged as a potential "privacy nightmare".
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/4aUCfAQ
Tuesday_____________________________
Softbank in AI data centre deal with Sharp
Softbank has become the latest Japanese mobile operator to make plans for an AI data centre on the site of the former Sharp LCD panel plant in Osaka. Softbank aims to start building the new data centre around autumn this year with full-scale operations earmarked for 2025.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4bWhGFq
UK AI sector worth £72bn – the biggest in Europe
The UK’s AI sector has been valued at $92bn (£72.3bn), larger than any other country in Europe, according to new data.The data put the UK at the top of Europe for AI investments and fourth globally behind the US, China and Israel.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Xcfvt0
Wednesday___________________________
Ericsson, O2 Telefónica Extend Core Network Collaboration
Ericsson and O2 Telefónica in Germany have extended their network partnership that will launch the next evolutionary stage in the operator’s drive to capture 5G value
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4enxUJB
Google to test anti-theft AI feature for phones in Brazil
Google said that Brazil will be the first country to test an anti-theft feature for Android phones that uses AI to identify when a phone has been stolen and lock the device's screen.
Read the full story here: https://reut.rs/4egxcO7
Thursday____________________________
Genetics testing company 23andMe investigated over data breach
Microsoft opens first cloud region in Spain
Microsoft has opened its first cloud region of data centers in Spain.The data centers are all located in the Community of Madrid, from which Microsoft will provide artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services to companies and public entities.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3x3OwFu
Friday____________________________
WhatsApp rolls out enhanced video calling
Tesla shareholders vote yes again to approve Elon Musk’s $56B pay plan
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has secured enough shareholder votes to have his 2018 stock option compensation package approved.
Read the full story here: http://tcrn.ch/3z1XhQQ
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