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Pixels overtake playgrounds for kids’ social lives Partner content
Education
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Pixels overtake playgrounds for kids’ social lives
The rise of deepfake porn is devastating for women – we must go further to crack down on this technology
Home affairs
By Laura Bates
The rise of deepfake porn is devastating for women – we must go further to crack down on this technology
The potential implications and dangers of artificial intelligence have burst onto our front pages and dominated the news cycle over the past month, as experts warn of the possible far-reaching impact of the technology on our lives, jobs and wellbeing.
Partner content
Economy
By Policy@Manchester
Not immaterial: Why the UK must play to its strengths in quantum technology
The UK Science and Technology Framework has recently been announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, with Quantum Technologies (QTs) identified as one of five critical technologies. But what is needed to realise this vision – and should the UK invest everywhere, or target its areas of expertise? Professor Richard Curry, from The University of Manchester, outlines how the country can take a leading role in materials for quantum technology, and how government can make this goal a reality.
The Semiconductor Strategy: What comes next for the UK chips industry? Partner content
Economy
By Pragmatic Semiconductor
The Semiconductor Strategy: What comes next for the UK chips industry?
Today saw the publication of the Government’s much-anticipated Semiconductor Strategy. Scott White, Co-Founder of Pragmatic, gives his response, and reflects on the next steps for the sector.
The House of Lords is ideally placed to answer the challenges posed by AI
Technology
By Lord McFall
The House of Lords is ideally placed to answer the challenges posed by AI
The United Kingdom faces profound challenges which will outlast the lifespan of any government decades into the future.
Government must go further to crack down on ruthless fraudsters
Technology
By Baroness Morgan of Cotes
Government must go further to crack down on ruthless fraudsters
Fraud is the most common crime in the country, representing 41 per cent of all crime in England and Wales. One in 15 of us became victims last year.
MPs Warn Against 'Sleepwalking' Into AI Danger Without Rapid Regulation
Technology
MPs Warn Against "Sleepwalking" Into AI Danger Without Rapid Regulation
Conservative and Labour MPs have called on the government to “act now” on regulating rapidly advancing AI technology, as a new think tank report recommends the UK establishes itself as a leader in the "global AI race".
UK Could Lead The World In Tackling Cyber Threats As Rapid Change Leaves 'Huge Scale' Gaps
Technology
UK Could Lead The World In Tackling Cyber Threats As Rapid Change Leaves "Huge Scale" Gaps
There is an opportunity for the UK to become a "world leader" in closing the gaps in cyber security employment, according to a new report which outlines how governments and businesses are struggling globally to keep up with fast changes in technology.
Everything you need to know about the Online Safety Bill
Technology
By Zoe Crowther
Everything you need to know about the Online Safety Bill
The Online Safety Bill has had a long route through Parliament, now entering the committee stage in the House of Lords with amendments that span across more than 100 pages to be debated.
Online Safety Bill 'Could Pose Risk' To Balance Of Power Between Government And Tech Firms, Peer Warns
Technology
Online Safety Bill "Could Pose Risk" To Balance Of Power Between Government And Tech Firms, Peer Warns
The Online Safety Bill risks trying to do too much too quickly while giving too much power to the secretary of state, according to a Conservative peer.
The long-awaited AI Governance White Paper falls far short of what is needed
Technology
By Lord Clement-Jones
The long-awaited AI Governance White Paper falls far short of what is needed
Last week over a thousand leading technologists wrote an open letter pointing out the “profound risks to society and humanity” of artificial intelligence (AI) systems with human-competitive intelligence.
How can the UK turbocharge its ambition to be a science and technology superpower? Partner content
Economy
By Pragmatic Semiconductor
How can the UK turbocharge its ambition to be a science and technology superpower?
Pragmatic is a UK based manufacturer of innovative flexible semiconductors. As the only manufacturer globally of flexible chips, Pragmatic's technology provides the opportunity for the UK to become a world leader in a critical sector. Today, the company publishes a report into "How can the UK turbocharge its ambition to be a science and technology superpower?"
TikTok Banned On Parliamentary Network Over Data Security Concerns
Technology
TikTok Banned On Parliamentary Network Over Data Security Concerns
TikTok will be banned on the parliamentary network as data security concerns grow around the social media giant.
TikTok Banned On Government Devices In New Security Rules
Technology
TikTok Banned On Government Devices In New Security Rules
TikTok will be banned on government devices, and only pre-approved apps will be allowed across all government phones, Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office Oliver Dowden has confirmed.
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Education
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET responds to Spring Statement
Alex Taylor, Head of Policy at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, said: “The Chancellor has set out his ambition to drive economic growth, skills and jobs in the UK.
Treasury Made Early Hours Scramble To Avert Tech Crisis With Silicon Valley Bank Deal
Economy
Treasury Made Early Hours Scramble To Avert Tech Crisis With Silicon Valley Bank Deal
It wasn't until the early hours of Monday morning that the government was able to get an emergency deal with HSBC over the line to rescue UK branch of the collapsed US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
Innovation is the key to ‘Shaping Future Skills’, say Catapult Network and partners at South Wales event Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
Innovation is the key to ‘Shaping Future Skills’, say Catapult Network and partners at South Wales event
The Catapult Network lends its weight to the challenge of transforming the availability of key skills within the UK in key areas of technological growth.
How battery trains can help deliver net zero and levelling up in the UK Partner content
Environment
By Hitachi Rail
How battery trains can help deliver net zero and levelling up in the UK
As part of the inaugural Decarbonising Transport Week, Hitachi Rail's Jim Brewin explains how battery trains can help achieve the UK's net zero and levelling up objectives.
Should MPs Be Worried About Using TikTok?
Technology
Should MPs Be Worried About Using TikTok?
MPs’ use of TikTok to bolster their personal brands is on the rise, and it’s not just younger parliamentarians on it – Energy Security and Net Zero secretary Grant Shapps is as enthusiastic about posting on the short video app as millennial MPs he shares the green benches with.
Tech Companies Resisting Online Safety Crackdown Shouldn't Be Welcome In The UK, Former Culture Secretary Says
Technology
Tech Companies Resisting Online Safety Crackdown Shouldn't Be Welcome In The UK, Former Culture Secretary Says
Former Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan has said the UK should not back down on tough new rules that could see tech bosses sent to jail for failing to protect children online even if global firms won't sign up to them as the landmark Online Safety Bill works through parliament.
Former Tory Leader Says Government Is 'Asleep At The Wheel' On China Risks
Foreign affairs
Former Tory Leader Says Government Is "Asleep At The Wheel" On China Risks
Iain Duncan Smith has accused the government of being “asleep at the wheel” over international security concerns relating to China, after days of speculation over possible spy balloons in Western airspace.
Inside Darren Jones's mission to protect British workers
Economy
By Sophie Church
Inside Darren Jones's mission to protect British workers
Darren Jones never anticipated becoming notorious on social media. Nonetheless, the Labour MP for Bristol North West has become something of a TikTok icon, owing to the intense scrutiny with which he treats politicians and company leaders in his role of chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee.
MPs Remain Cautious Over Tech Boss Crackdown In Online Safety Bill Despite Government Climbdown
Parliament
MPs Remain Cautious Over Tech Boss Crackdown In Online Safety Bill Despite Government Climbdown
MPs who pushed for social media bosses to face criminal sanctions have said they are pleased the government has “listened”, but many are still cautiously awaiting full details of the government’s approach.
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Health
By Medicines Discovery Catapult
Industry-First Cancer Screening Technology Boosted by Biomedical Grant Funding
Medicines Discovery Catapult and SMi secure funding to validate cancer biomarker technology.