Microsoft Copilot Study: UK Government Finds No Evidence of Productivity Gains
The UK government’s Microsoft 365 Copilot trial found staff satisfied and tasks eased, but no clear productivity gains, raising doubts about AI’s workplace impact.
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Microsoft’s Experimental Optical Computer Could Run AI Workloads With Less Energy
Research conducted by the Microsoft Research lab in Cambridge could contribute to the development of AI accelerators.
Shoppers Face Higher Import Costs Starting Today: ‘Every Shipment Subject to Duties’
All shipments to the US now face duties, with the White House ending exemptions to curb fentanyl, close trade loopholes, and reduce deficits.
UK Has Dropped Apple Backdoor Request, US Spy Chief Says
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard confirmed the news.
UK Advice to Delete Emails for Water Conservation Draws Backlash
The UK government is facing backlash about the water conservation tip because storing an email in a data centre for a month only uses about one-thousandth of a millilitre of water.
Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Apple Over AI Chatbots’ App Store Rankings
Musk is accusing Apple of favoring OpenAI’s ChatGPT over Grok, which his AI company xAI developed.
Top Tech Conferences & Events to Add to Your Calendar in 2025
A great way to stay current with the latest tech trends and innovations is by attending conferences. Read and bookmark TechRepublic's events guide.
Google Cloud/Forrester Report: Top Challenges to Effective Threat Intelligence
Too many threat intelligence data feeds and not enough skilled analysts top the list of challenges for cybersecurity teams, says a new Google Cloud/Forrester report.
Apple, Google Face UK Crackdown to Curb iOS, Android Dominance
The UK has proposed giving the companies “Strategic Market Status” to prevent anti-competitive practices.
UK Deepens Ties With OpenAI to Compete With US and China
The UK government aims to expand AI use in government services like justice and education, building on its January launch of “Humphrey,” powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o.
