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Academia warned to guard 'crown jewels' after British Library hack
Academia warned to guard 'crown jewels' after British Library hack
Technology
by  AFP

While cyber-attacks on banks, utilities and media platforms may grab the most attention, the hacking of the British Library has led to warnings that academia has become an easy target. While the data accessed may not be as sensitive as in other industries, the reputational stature of the British Library made it a prime target, said Aleem.

Microsoft CEO defends OpenAI partnership after EU, UK probes
Microsoft CEO defends OpenAI partnership after EU, UK probes
Technology
by  AFP

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday defended his company's multi-billion-dollar investment in ChatGPT developer OpenAI after the EU and Britain launched probes into whether it resembles a merger. Microsoft has poured billions of dollars since 2019 into OpenAI, which thrust AI into the spotlight with its chatbot, ChatGPT in late 2022.