Far-left group claims attack on Tesla factory in Germany | Technology News

Production halted at electric vehicle plant in Brandenburg after suspected arson attack causes power outage. Tesla has halted production at its German factory after power lines supplying the plant were set on fire in an act of “sabotage” claimed by a far-left group. Emergency services were called early on Tuesday after reports of a burning electricity pylon southeast of Berlin close to the Tesla plant. The blaze was extinguished, but damage to the lines knocked out power to the electric car factory, located in the state of Brandenburg, as well as surrounding villages. Police said they have launched an investigation…

Thousands more to train in future tech like AI as government unveils over £1.1 billion package to skills-up UK

Science and Technology Secretary sets out detailed plans to upskill millions across the UK biggest-ever investment of more than £1 billion funding for thousands of students to pursue doctorates over the coming years in key future tech to grow economy and improve lives further multi-million-pound lifts to skills opportunities and resources for those of all educational backgrounds and walks of life Thousands more people across the UK will train and gain qualifications in future tech like artificial intelligence, and others that could transform areas like medicine, 6G and quantum computing, thanks to a package of more than £1.1 billion to…

Honda and Nissan will partner on developing EVs

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan and Honda announced Friday that they will work together in developing electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology, sectors where Japanese automakers have fallen behind. The chief executive of Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. appeared together at a news conference in Tokyo to announce that Japan’s second and third biggest automakers will look into areas with a potential for collaboration. The details of the non-binding agreement are still being worked out, both sides say. The executives said the companies will develop core technologies together, but their products will remain different. Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida…

Microsoft singles out Google’s competitive edge in generative AI | Technology News

Alphabet unit Google enjoys a competitive edge in generative artificial intelligence due to its trove of data and AI-optimized chips, Microsoft has told EU antitrust regulators, underscoring the rivalry between the two tech giants. The comments by Microsoft were in response to a consultation launched by the European Commission in January on the level of competition in generative AI.…

L&T Technology Services bags $100 mn deal for Maharashtra cybersecurity | Company News

L&T Technology Services (LTTS), the engineering and technology services arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has won a “first-of-its-kind” program in India worth around $100 million (Rs 800 crore) from the Maharashtra State Cyber Department. “This initiative extends LTTS’ commitment to developing secure, digitally interconnected smart and safe cities through premier cyber security and digital forensic solutions consolidated under one umbrella,” said the company in a statement. In this initiative by the Maharashtra government, LTTS in consortium with KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services as forensics partner will provide advanced cybersecurity solutions for strengthening public safety against threats. “This first-of-its-kind deal…