Mary-Ann Russon

London

Technology and Science Journalist at Freelance

Freelance Writer at Evening Standard

📰 Freelance Tech & Science Journalist |🏆British Journalism Awards 2021 nominee | Seen on: @BBCNews @ITN @TheEconomist @TRTWorld @EveningStandard @newscientist

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The People vs Monopolies

Jul 18, 2024 | blog.peoplevsbig.tech | Mary-Ann Russon

Welcome to the third issue of The People, a bi-weekly newsletter from People vs Big Tech and the Citizens. Each issue weāre tackling one online topic with the help of guest experts. This week The People is brought to you by me, Mary-Ann Russon, and Iām looking at how Big Tech companies dominate our online world - and the impact of their monopoly power. This feels hard to believe in 2024, but the internet was originally designed to be free, open and decentralised.
Can you spot deepfakes and fake videos? London Mayor says fake AI audio of him nearly caused ‘disorder’ | Evening Standard

Feb 14, 2024 | standard.co.uk | Mary-Ann Russon
Retailers increasingly trialling AI fashion models and virtual try-on tech

Nov 14, 2023 | standard.co.uk | Mary-Ann Russon

There's a huge momentum towards investing in generative AI at the moment globally. In the fashion industry in particular, big brands are increasingly making headlines announcing trials of AI-powered technology, and at Web Summit 2023's opening ceremony on Tuesday night, AI in fashion was highlighted as a key topic. But are we really moving towards a future where we will be surrounded by AI imagery, or is it a fantasy?
Retailers Increasingly Trialling AI Fashion Models And Virtual Try-on Tech - Evening Standard

Nov 14, 2023 | everand.com | Mary-Ann Russon

There's a huge momentum towards investing in generative AI at the moment globally. In the fashion industry in particular, big brands are increasingly making headlines announcing trials of AI-powered technology. But are we really moving towards a future where we will be surrounded by AI imagery, or is it a fantasy? Trials of virtual try-on changing-room technology, where users can view a 2D or 3D image of themselves wearing a garment, have existed since at least 2019, but are picking up pace.
Intel launches quantum silicon chip that opens door to next-gen computing

Nov 3, 2023 | standard.co.uk | Mary-Ann Russon

Intel has launched a 12-qubit quantum-dot silicon chip and wants universities to test it, as part of efforts to launch the first commercial quantum computerIntelSemiconductor giant Intel has launched a 12-qubit quantum-dot silicon chip in a major move towards one day realising mass production of quantum computers. Quantum computers are incredibly powerful machines that could solve extremely complex computational problems much faster than conventional computers.
Microsoft finally responds to numerous AI security warnings

Nov 3, 2023 | standard.co.uk | Mary-Ann Russon

Tech giant Microsoft says it will drastically improve its cybersecurity practices to assuage the public concerns of multiple experts, especially in the wake of its increased AI ambitions. "In recent months, we’ve concluded within Microsoft that the increasing speed, scale, and sophistication of cyberattacks call for a new response," wrote VP and president Brad Smith in a new blog.
Five key things to have come out of the AI Safety Summit

Nov 3, 2023 | standard.co.uk | Mary-Ann Russon

Rishi Sunak, experts and politicians at the AI Safety Summit on Thursday, Nov 2 at Bletchley ParkGetty ImagesThe hotly anticipated AI Safety Summit at the historic Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes is finally over. It's been a rainy and cold few days, much like the weather experienced by WWII codebreakers who famously beavered away at this venue.
Elon Musk tells Rishi Sunak: AI 'the most destructive force in history'

Nov 2, 2023 | aol.co.uk | Mary-Ann Russon

Controversial tech entrepreneur Elon Musk told Rishi Sunak artificial intelligence (AI) was likely "the most destructive force in history" that mankind would witness and one day, "there will come a time where there are no jobs". He spoke to the Prime Minister live on stage at an exclusive event at Lancaster House in Mayfair, London, before an audience of British tech startups, business leaders and X users, and celebrities including American rapper will.i.am.
Elon Musk tells Rishi Sunak: AI 'the most destructive force in history'

Nov 2, 2023 | standard.co.uk | Mary-Ann Russon

Rishi Sunak in conversation with Elon Musk at Lancaster House in London on Thursday 2 Nov Simon Walker / No 10 Downing StreetTech entrepreneur Elon Musk told Rishi Sunak in an interview on Thursday evening that artificial intelligence (AI) was likely "the most destructive force in history" that mankind would witness and that one day, "there will come a time where there are no jobs".
Intel launches quantum silicon chip that opens door to next-gen computing

Sep 25, 2023 | msn.com | Mary-Ann Russon

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Mary-Ann Russon @concertina226

14 Apr 25

Exciting! 🚀🍿

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Watch live: Popstar Katy Perry, author Lauren Sanchez, journalist and TV presenter Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and filmmaker Kerianne Flynn are due to launch in Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket shortly https://t.co/EBeYqJKW9q

Mary-Ann Russon @concertina226

10 Apr 25

It’s hard to believe this is an actual tweet from the US government 🤦🏻‍♀️