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Elon Musk's xAI will build its own AI data centre, the multi-billionaire said, as he abandoned talks with Oracle on a $10bn server deal. This is just one of a number of major stories emerging in the past week from the AI sector, all featured in our comprehensive digest. Independent CEO Christian Broughton said he believes AI will unlock significant changes in the news industry and believes people “are more aware of dangers than they are of opportunities sometimes”. Meanwhile, Japan's SoftBank has acquired AI-focused UK chipmaker Graphcore to bolster its push into artificial intelligence. Graphcore co-founder and CEO Nigel Toon said the group will grow headcount “quite significantly” with Softbank providing a “huge number of resources”.

Euro 2024 ends this Sunday as England and Spain meet in the final at the Olympiastadion Berlin. Ensure your audiences don’t miss a kick with PA’s comprehensive coverage in the run-up to the final, and throughout the game and after. Find out how we can help your platform with any last-minute content requirements, or beyond into the next domestic football season: https://lnkd.in/eECRgDXs #euro2024 #euros #uefa #football #final #england #spain

A week on from the General Election, we spoke to a selection of PA’s journalists to get their take on a long and memorable day covering one of 2024’s biggest news events. Read the blog to find out how PA covered the General Election: https://lnkd.in/exwtneqy #GeneralElection #GE2024 #politics #journalism #news

PA’s fantastic sports photographers were on top form in June as they captured action from the Euros, Champions League final and the rugby league Challenge Cup final – to name but a few! Looking back over the month, Deputy Group Picture Editor Scott Wilson shares his top images for June’s Sports Picture of the Month - but which is your favourite? Cast your vote with a reaction! 🧡Love for - Real Madrid celebrate winning the Champions League final 📷Mike Egerton 🫶Support for - Andy Murray celebrates winning a point at the cinch Championships 📷Zac Goodwin 👏Celebrate for - England’s Jude Bellingham scores a stunning late equaliser against Slovakia in the Euro 2024 round of 16 match 📷Adam Davy 💡A horse from Christian Williams’ yard on Ogmore Beach in Glamorgan 📷David Davies 😂 Funny for - Wigan Warriors fans celebrate at the Betfred Challenge Cup Final 📷John Walton #sports #sportsmedia #sportsimagery #sportsphotography #sportsjournalism #photography #imagery #euro2024 #championsleague #challengecup

PA’s news photographers were flat out in June as they followed political leaders on the campaign trail ahead of the General Election. In an election special, Head of Pictures Joe Sené selects his top pictures - but which is your favourite? Cast your vote with a reaction! 💡Insightful for - Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves during a visit to Ocean Gate, Eastern Docks in Southampton   📷Stefan Rousseau 🫶Support for - Rishi Sunak buys traditional fish and chips for the media at Sea Breeze in Redcar 📷Danny Lawson 😂Funny for – Sir Ed Davey on an assault course during a visit to Arena Pursuits in Wadhurst, Kent 📷Gareth Fuller 🧡Love for – John Swinney helps on the check-out at Asda Chesser Supermarket in Edinburgh 📷Jane Barlow 👏Celebrate for - Nigel Farage playing a slot machine in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex 📷Joe Giddens #news #photography #newsphotography #journalism #election #generalelection #ge2024 #pictureofthemonth #june

The EU is reportedly eyeing an antitrust probe of Microsoft’s $13bn OpenAI investment, to determine if the key alliance is affecting competition in the burgeoning market. This story leads our AI Weekly Digest, which also notes a 47% spike in US Q2 venture capital funding to $55.6bn - largely driven by investment into AI. We also focus on Apple and Meta's artificial intelligence drives, with the former set for a place on OpenAI's board and the Facebook owner seeking an AI expert to lead its metaverse expansion.

We look at all the great work PA’s AI-supported news service RADAR AI delivered in this round-up for June. The biggest story in town was the General Election, where reporters drew upon existing data, to analyse and contrast the key campaign talking points - from the rollout of electric vehicles and other green targets to the impact of Labour’s tax plans for private schools. Read the round-up here: https://lnkd.in/eqXP5qX8 #radar #ai #ainews #journalism #election

Here’s an exciting look at what you can expect from PA’s Live Video coverage in the coming days. We have video journalists up and down the country capturing footage this evening of the General Election counts, plus coverage direct from Germany of Euro 2024 - and much more besides. Find out how your platform can tap into our coverage this month! Contact us today: https://lnkd.in/e-5GKZre #video #livevideo #generalelection #ge2024 #olympics #euro2024 #postofficeinquiry #july

On the eve of the General Election, Deputy Political Editor Sophie Wingate reflects on some of the big stories that have dominated this campaign. She looks at the role TikTok has played, and provides insight into what PA’s coverage of the count - and the day after - will entail. Read the spotlight here: https://lnkd.in/eehHfpSd #GeneralElection #ge2024 #election #politics #journalism #TikTok

England’s Jude Bellingham described his last-gasp goal in the Euros round of 16 match against Slovakia as one of the most important moments of his career. As the tournament progresses, you can engage football fans with on-demand video content and an array of live feeds. Contact our team today if you’re looking for video footage to boost your coverage of the Euros: https://lnkd.in/eECRgDXs #judebellingham #euro2024 #football #euros #englandvslovakia #video