Microsoft retires Skype, urges switch to Teams
Skype users are urged to switch to Microsoft Teams for continued communication. Microsoft has officially retired Skype as of 5 May 2025, closing a chapter in the history of digital…
Interview: Joe Depa, global chief innovation officer, EY
As global chief innovation officer (CIO) at EY, Joe Depa helps his firm embrace new ideas that boost service delivery and address client challenges in key areas, such as…
IBM boosts US manufacturing with $150 billion pledge
Analysts see the move as both technological and political strategy. IBM has announced a major $150 billion investment in the US over the next five years, with a significant portion…
Gemini AI now accessible to kids via Family Link
Child data from Gemini AI will not be used to train Google’s models. Google has announced that children under the age of 13 will soon be able to access its…
Security and verification concerns dog debate over Data (Use & Access) Bill
There is much to be welcomed in the UK’s latest revision to data legislation, which has had a multi-year marathon from inception as the Data Protection & Digital Information…
Accused by algorithm
Thank you for joining! Access your Pro+ Content below. 6 May 2025 Accused by algorithm Share this item with your network: In this week’s Computer Weekly, we shine a light…
Buterin proposes RISC-V to improve Ethereum’s speed
Ethereum could become 100 times faster with RISC-V by cutting unnecessary translation steps, Buterin claims. Vitalik Buterin has suggested replacing Ethereum’s Virtual Machine (EVM) with RISC-V to simplify the network…