The geopolitical battle taking place beneath the waves
China is being thwarted in its efforts to finance and build undersea internet cables around the globe, as western governments seek to quash Chinese companies’ involvement. As the FT’s Anna Gross explains, it’s underscoring simmering geopolitical tensions over intelligence gathering, and China is fighting back by investing in digital infrastructure in the developing world.
Numerous news and content providers have filed lawsuits against tech companies, accusing them of harvesting their material without permission, to train AI models. Do they have a case?
Artificial intelligence is playing an ever-increasing role in our lives. But will this prove to be a blessing for humanity, or have we created a monster?
Crispr gene editing technology could transform medicine, but questions such as the long-term effects on patients, how much it will cost, and who will have access to it, still need answers.
The number of online creators active today is staggering, but wealth tends to be concentrated among the very few, and the industry has received mixed financial signals recently. So, what does the future hold?
Generative AI has been hailed as a transformative technology, and billions are being spent on developing its potential. But will it live up to its early hype, and can it actually make money?
Early investor enthusiasm for the metaverse has faded, and Apple’s recently released mixed reality headset hasn’t enhanced its prospects. So, where will the metaverse go from here?
The US is bidding to regain a leading role in advanced chip manufacturing, to de-risk supply chains, and slow China's rise as a technological superpower.
As the professional world embraces digitalisation, learning and development is more accessible than ever. Take a look at how Siemens have tackled it with their online learning platform
It is estimated that 11.3 per cent of the US population, around 37.3 million people, live with diabetes. In this film, see how medical technology can help ease the burden of living with the condition
A California-based start-up has developed a device to sniff out substances such as drugs, explosives and viruses which could have major implications in sectors such as healthcare and security.
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