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Trump launches new office to oversee CHIPS Act, boost semiconductor investments – Computerworld
In a letter today, nearly two-dozen lawmakers bemoaned the firings of 70 probationary employees at NIST and the ongoing reduction-in-force efforts by the Trump Administration that could target additional probationary scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and other staff authorized by the CHIPS Act. The letter from 22 members of the US House of Representatives to US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said…
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EU Invests €1.3 Billion to Boost AI Adoption & Improve ‘Digital Competencies’
Image: seventyfourimages/Envato Elements The EU is pouring €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) over the next two years to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. The funding will support the development and testing of “immersive environments” to apply in healthcare for purposes like training and virtual patient assessments. The investment will also support the implementation of the AI Act, which ensures…
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How to enable or disable Startup Boost for Microsoft 365 (Office) apps on Windows 11
The Microsoft 365 (Office) apps now include a feature that speeds up the startup process, known as “Startup Boost.” Microsoft plans to introduce the new feature in mid-May 2025, starting with the Word processing app, but it’ll then be available for the other apps. “Startup Boost” will be enabled by default; you can always manually turn it on or off.…
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DHSC eyes infrastructure overhaul amid £114 million IT spending boost
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) will spend £114 million on IT infrastructure upgrades, new figures show. Using data retrieved under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, the Parliament Street thinktank found the DHSC will increase budgets and staffing figures as part of an ongoing NHS restructuring in the UK. Parliament Street’s analysis also revealed that the IT…
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How to Boost Your Router Security
Router manufacturers typically release software updates throughout the year to address security threats, fix bugs, and improve performance. The easiest way to make sure your router always has the latest, safest software is to activate the automatic firmware update feature available on many of today’s models. Newer routers make this relatively easy through a companion mobile app. For other routers,…
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UK cloud infrastructure set for boost amid $5 billion Oracle investment
Oracle is set to invest $5 billion (£3.85 billion) to ramp up support for the UK’s cloud infrastructure capabilities, the firm has revealed. In an announcement confirming the move, the tech giant said the funding will be distributed over the next five years and go towards expanding the footprint of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in the country. It will also…
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You just need 20 minutes, 1 dumbbell and this superset workout to strengthen your whole body and boost your metabolism
You don’t need access to a gym or a lot of equipment at home to get a quality workout done. All you really need is a little bit of space, the motivation and the right workout to follow. This full-body session from trainer Dan, one half of fitness duo TIFF x DAN, is a great option for those who have…
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National Grid investment wing backs AI startups to boost energy efficiency
National Grid Partners, the venture capital and innovation arm of the UK utility firm, has unveiled plans to invest $100 million in AI startups in the energy field. With pressure on the grid increasing, the investment division is exploring solutions that will help make the grid more efficient, resilient, and dynamic. This means improving efficiency, cutting customer costs, reducing emissions,…
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50+ Tech Glossaries to Boost Your Knowledge
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Meta is building the world’s longest subsea cable: Project Waterworth will span 50,000 km and connect five continents – and it aims to boost global connectivity and AI services
Meta has announced plans to build the world’s longest subsea cable in a bid to supercharge global connectivity and drive AI innovation. The cable, dubbed ‘Project Waterworth’, will be built as part of a multi-billion dollar, multi-year investment by the tech giant that will include the opening of three new oceanic corridors. Aimed at strengthening the scale and reliability of…
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