This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover AI, Chatbots, Cryptocrash, Data Centres, Super-Computers, Drones and OceanGate.
Here are our highlights:
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The EU's AI Act takes on the 'seven-headed hydra' of tech
Wednesday saw the European Parliament approve the artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, making it one of the first regions to implement AI specific legislation at this level.
Retail Spend over Chatbots to Reach $12bn Globally in 2023, says Juniper Research
Juniper Research has found that global retail spend over chatbots is forecast to reach $12 billion in 2023; growing to $72 billion by 2028.
Read the full story here here: https://shorturl.at/nrCX4
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Blood test to detect 50 types of cancer could be given to 'one million people'
A blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer could reportedly be offered to "a million people" in a pilot programme from next summer.
Read the full story here: https://shorturl.at/dloAC
TerraUSD: South Korea 'cryptocrash king' Do Kwon jailed
Do Kwon, the cryptocurrency boss behind the $40bn (£31.3bn) collapse of the terraUSD and Luna tokens, has been sentenced to four months of jail in Montenegro.
Rea he full story here: https://tinyurl.com/2pb64mjk
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STT GDC Philippines expands data centre capacity at three sites
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC Philippines) has announced plans to expand its capacity by 5.2MW by Q3 of 2023.
Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/2mt4yycc
Taking regular naps is good for the brain, study finds
Researchers say they hope their study will reduce any stigma that still exists around daytime napping.
Taking a nap during the day can leave you feeling refreshed, recharged and ready to take on the world. Now new research suggests it could be good for your brain too.
Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/7an4rfub
Microsoft to build a quantum supercomputer in10 years
Microsoft today announced its roadmap for building its own quantum supercomputer, , using the topological qubits the company’s researchers have been working on for quite a few years now.
Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/yue8kp49
Illinois now lets cops fly drones over events
Cops can’t attach weapons to drones in Illinois, starting today — and they can’t use drones for facial recognition unless they’re attempting to counter a terrorist attack, preventing “imminent harm to life,” or making sure a suspect doesn’t get away.
Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/y8sfn559
Five dead on Titan sub were 'true explorers' - OceanGate
The five people who died on the Titan submersible were "true explorers", the company who operated the dive has said. The men "shared a distinct spirit of adventure," said OceanGate in a statement. The five died in what the US Coast Guard believes was a catastrophic implosion.
Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/4zrr8m2d
Students switch to AI to learn languages
I tell my Argentinian pal that I've been using ChatGPT to practise my Spanish and, excitedly, I explain what it can do. It can correct my errors, I tell him, and it's able to give me regional variations in Spanish, including Mexican Spanish, Argentinian Spanish and, amusingly, Spanglish.
Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/4mu7r7xp
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