Charlotte Trueman
Senior Writer
Charlotte Trueman is a staff writer at Computerworld. She joined IDG in 2016 after graduating with a degree in English and American Literature from the University of Kent. Trueman covers collaboration, focusing on videoconferencing, productivity software, future of work and issues around diversity and inclusion in the tech sector.
Global AI Safety Summit shows need for collaborative approach to risks
While there were positive results from this week’s global AI Safety Summit, it's clear that a gulf remains in how individual countries are seeking to mitigate what they believe the biggest risks are.
Box taps Google Cloud's generative AI capabilities to extract metadata
Using Google’s Vertex AI platform, Box is rolling out new generative AI capabilities to improve how its enterprise customers are able to work.
UK launches $143 million AI skills package, with new visa scheme
In an attempt to boost AI expertise across the UK, the government has announced a new skills package designed to attract and retain talent to bolster the country’s AI tech sector.
Jira Service Management gains AI-powered ITSM capabilities
Atlassian’s IT Service Management platform becomes the latest member in the company’s product portfolio to benefit from its AI offering, Atlassian Intelligence.
What exactly will the UK government's global AI Safety Summit achieve?
With the first global AI Safety Summit beginning in the UK on Nov. 1, questions remain over whether the event will facilitate a meaningful outcome and if there will ever be a global consensus on AI regulation.
UK's Ofcom sets regulatory timeline in wake of online safety bill receiving royal assent
The UK’s communications regulator has outlined a provisional timeline for organizations that fall under the scope of the newly enacted regulations.
UK gov't outlines AI risks in new report ahead of AI Safety Summit
With its flagship tech event, the AI Safety Summit, due to take place next week, the UK government has released a paper outlining the potential risks and benefits the technology could pose over the next decade.
Intel's PC stranglehold could face serious challenge from Nvidia, AMD and Qualcomm
Nvidia and AMD have reportedly been developing Arm-based CPUs that would run Microsoft’s Windows, while Qualcomm debuts superfast Snapdragon X Elite chips.
Cisco unveils new AI strategy for its Webex videoconference platform
Cisco is set to roll out a host of new AI-powered capabilities for Webex, including an AI assistant and AI Codec solution.
AI and cloud growth fuel first quarter revenue boost for Microsoft
Microsoft’s all-in approach to AI appears to pay off as the tech giant posted strong financial results for the first quarter of its 2024 financial year.
UK workers support AI but want greater organizational transparency
New research from Asana’s Work Innovation Lab shows that UK workers are happy to embrace working alongside AI, and are even considering organizational policies toward the technology when job hunting.
Google faces new antitrust probe in Japan
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has become the latest regulatory body to announce it is investigating Google for alleged antitrust violations relating to the company’s search and advertising services.
Microsoft launches AI content safety service
Microsoft’s Azure AI Content Safety service includes image and text detection to identify and grade content based on the likelihood that it will cause harm.
Atlassian aims to improve developer experience with Compass
Generally available starting Tuesday, Compass is designed to provide developers with a centralized platform that helps to promote a healthy engineering culture.
Generative AI spending to reach $143B in 2027: IDC
A new forecast from IDC says that enterprise spending on generative AI from now through 2027 will be 13 times greater than the growth rate for overall worldwide IT spending on IT.
UK regulator clears way for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision
After almost two years and a tumultuous regulatory battle with UK and US regulators, Microsoft will finally be able to proceed with its purchase of the Call of Duty maker.
Dropbox unveils video app, updates AI tools and web interface for new era of work
Highlighting a new era of distributed, virtual work, Dropbox has announced a host of updates to its platform — including a number of new capabilities for its previously launched generative AI tools — as well as new subscription plans. ...
Box unveils new AI-powered content portal Box Hubs
In the latest AI-enabled addition to the platform, Box will roll out a multi-document content search-and-summarization tool.
PC shipments remain in decline, but generative AI could reverse the trend: IDC
PC shipments suffer another year-over-year decline in the third quarter, as Apple sees a drop of 23%.