This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover robotics, fibre, AI, 5G, and video and voice calls.
Here are our highlights:
Monday _____________________________
How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco
My heartbeat quickens just a little as the cab approaches. It's a bizarre sight, one that I thought I wouldn't see in my lifetime. The cab has no driver. It stops in front of me and invites me to unlock its door with my phone - before whisking me into the night.
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/45uTmr0
T-Mobile to cut 5,000 US jobs
T-Mobile US has announced that it will cut 5,000 jobs in the US, reducing its 71,000-person workforce by 7%.
The job cuts will take place over the next five weeks, and will include both corporate and back-office roles, although the cuts will not impact the firm’s retail and customer care divisions.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3QVxYqr
Tuesday_____________________________
CityFibre rollout passes 3 million homes
CityFibre has passed three million premises as it looks to reach up to a third of the UK. The firm passed two million homes in September 2022 and is on course to deliver a million ready for service premises to ISPs by the end of the year.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3suVZKR
Google tests watermark to identify AI images
Google is trialling a digital watermark to spot images made by artificial intelligence (AI) in a bid to fight disinformation. Developed by DeepMind, Google's AI arm, SynthID will identify images generated by machines. It works by embedding changes to individual pixels in images.
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/45Rg1xu
Wednesday___________________________
German Bionic targets healthcare workers with new exosuit
Two primary categories have emerged in the world of exosuits. The first is people with mobility issues who could use a little extra assistance getting around.
Read the full story here: https://tcrn.ch/45Q6lna
Deutsche Telekom launches new London network connection
Deutsche Telekom has announced an upgrade to its cross-continental Lambda network, adding a third route across the channel between London and mainland Europe.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/44M1G4N
Thursday____________________________
Argentina approves 5G spectrum auction
The board of Argentina’s telecoms regulator Enacom has given approval for a long-awaited 5G spectrum auction.
Enacom will make available 300 MHz of spectrum in the 3.3-3.6 GHz bands, divided into three batches of 100 MHz each.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3qLzotb
Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn
The prime minister's plan for the UK to take the lead in AI regulation is at risk unless a new law is introduced in November, MPs have warned. The EU could overtake the UK in efforts to make AI safe unless action is taken, ministers said.
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/3sxwMQb
friday____________________________
Nokia and NTT partner on 5G private wireless in Thailand
Nokia has entered into a partnership with NTT Ltd to make private wireless networking solutions available to more than 3.2 million enterprises across Thailand. Nokia 5G private wireless solutions will transform business critical applications and use cases.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/44DvaBw
Video and voice call features to be introduced on X, Elon Musk says
The company, formerly known as Twitter, also updated its privacy policies to include the collection of biometric data and employment history, among other information.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Ennsky
