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OpenAI Appeals User Data Order NYT Lawsuit

3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed it is fighting an order not to delete any user chats, citing privacy concerns. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Altman tweeted that “recently the NYT asked a court to force us to not delete any user chats. We think this was an inappropriate request that sets a bad precedent. We are appealing the decision. We will fight any demand that compromises our users’ privacy; this is a core principle.
Amazon Cuts More Jobs, This Time At Books Division

3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

Amazon continues efforts to reduce its total headcount, with more layoffs being confirmed among its workforce. Reuters reported Amazon as confirming that it has cut jobs in its Books division, including at its Goodreads review site and Kindle units. According to the report, the Seattle-based retailer said that fewer than 100 workers were impacted and the move was meant to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
Tesla Sinks As Elon Musk, Donald Trump Feud Erupts

3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

The relationship between the Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump seems to be at an end, after an extraordinary feud between the two men erupted on social media. It began soon after Elon Musk ‘stepped down’ last week from his role as a “special government employee” leading the so called Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), that oversaw a chaotic cost cutting exercise at the Federal government.
How Enterprises Can Meet AI Literacy Requirements Before They’re Forced

3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | David Howell

The rapid adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) in businesses highlights its potential to make job roles more strategic and unlock productivity gains. However, fast-paced adoption can bring risk, especially for organisations that lack AI literacy and governance frameworks. With new AI tools trending in the news, workers naturally want to try them out for themselves and explore ways to be more productive.
The Common Challenges of API Development and How to Overcome Them

3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | David Howell

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) allow different programs to communicate together, enabling the seamless exchange of data and functionality between different systems and programmes. In doing so, APIs can streamline development processes, increase efficiency and facilitate the integration of a range of applications without developers having to rebuild features from scratch.
Beyond Code: The Leadership Imperative in the Age of AI

3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | David Howell

The rapid rise of Chinese AI platforms like DeepSeek and Manus AI has sent shockwaves through global markets and forced Big Tech to re-evaluate its lead. DeepSeek’s open-source breakthroughs—including the DeepSeek-V3 Mixture-of-Experts model—and Manus’s agentic capabilities haven’t just challenged Western dominance—they’ve redefined what foundational models can do.
London Blow, As Wise Opts To Move Listing To US

3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

The status of London as a leading financial destination is once again in the spotlight, after a British fintech firm opted to move its listing to the United States. Wise is a British fintech firm that provides international money transfers and multi-currency accounts. CNBC noted that in its full-year earnings statement, Wise said it will move to a dual listing, with its main listing hub shifting to the US, while maintaining a secondary listing in London.
Court Denies Apple Appeal In Epic Games Case

3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

Apple has suffered a major setback in its effort to negate a punishing App Store ruling in its lengthy legal battle with Epic Games. CNBC reported that on Wednesday, a panel of judges at the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied Apple’s emergency application to halt changes to its App Store that resulted from the company’s legal battle with Epic Games.
Trump Renegotiating Biden-era Chips Act Grants

3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has admitted at a hearing on Wednesday that the Trump administration is renegotiating some of former President Joe Biden’s grants to semiconductor firms. Reuters reported on Lutnick’s comments at a hearing on Wednesday, and noted that the renegotiating of certain Chips Act grants suggests some awards may be axed.
Google Partners Chile Trans Pacific Humboldt Cable

3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

A stated-owned enterprise of the Chilean government (Desarrollo Pais) has signed a connectivity partnership agreement with Google. According to a Google translation of the press release, both parties are creating a joint venture called Humboldt Connect, which will deploy an undersea fibre optic cable that “directly connect South America with Oceania.”Humboldt Connect is set for deployment in 2025-2026. with commercial operation slated for 2027.