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Advances in AI could help empower the financially excluded, but new technologies need to be better regulated, shadow industrial strategy minister Chi Onwurah has said.
Someone in the UK develops dementia every three minutes, but a third of cases are undiagnosed – so in a bid to improve the speed and accuracy of dementia diagnosis, Alzheimer’s Society is urging people to download a new brain games app.
We asked five Labour backbenchers to make the case for a policy they would like to see in the party’s next programme for government. Danielle Rowley says the government’s approach to the challenges of social media, citizen journalism and fake news is incoherent – and it is up to Labour once again to step up to the mark.
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling reacts to policy announcements from Labour including a potential ban on gambling advertisements during live sporting events.
A Labour government would stop betting companies from advertising during live sporting events as part of a wider bid to clampdown on problem gambling, the party has said.
Ministers should step in to protect consumers from the "Wild West" world of crypto-currencies, a powerful group of MPs has said.
Ahead of his question in the House of Lords, the Bishop of St Albans writes about the increasing prevalence of gambling advertising, as reported in the Gambling Commission’s 'Review of online gambling'.
Digital technology charity, Good Things Foundation, publishes a new report 'Bridging the Digital Divide' and launches a campaign to equip 100% of UK citizens with digital skills by 2028. The benefits and cost savings will see the UK reaping rewards of £15 for every £1 spent.
Chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee, Liberal Democrat MP Norman Lamb, writes ahead of today’s debate on science and Brexit. He calls for new rules to support skilled immigration and progress on a pact to ward off the effects on science of a ‘no deal’ scenario.
Business Secretary Greg Clark has welcomed a new report by KPMG which explores how the UK can win the Artificial Intelligence race.
Sajid Javid will demand tech firms play their part in tackling online child sex abuse, as he reveals that tens of thousands of online users could pose a threat to children.
Social media has given incredible freedom to millions of people worldwide. But with this freedom comes danger, especially for young and vulnerable people
The Foreign Secretary has accused search giant Google of failing to clamp down on online child abuse.
Electronic signatures can be used to sign formal legal contracts under English law, the Law Commission has confirmed.
The Government should double-down on its roll-out of broadband to rural areas to boost innovation and narrow the digital divide, IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed, today said.
Widespread IT failures in military surgeries across the country are putting troops’ lives at risk, doctors have warned.
A new survey of NHS staff reveals that while there remains a difference between the level of enthusiasm for AI between senior managers and other respondents of the survey, overall the majority view it as positive.
Innovate UK, who provide funding and support for business innovation, have welcomed the significant announcement made by the Chanellor today to provide 5 years of funding for the UK's Catapult technology and innovation centres.
Social change charity Good Things Foundation joined forces with Joseph Rowntree Foundation last month to award the Community Challenge Prize to 10 worthy organisations that are using digital technology to tackle genuine challenges around poverty.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has entered into a partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering to design a functional specification for the first live overhead line inspection robot to be used on SSEN’s high voltage electricity networks.
Online and digital advertising has come of age. But if the UK industry is to maintain its global lead, we must ensure it is well-regulated and diverse, writes Stephen Gilbert
Addressing parents’ valid concerns, experienced gamer and father of two Alex Sobel sets out some advice for responsible play
From age verification to reporting mechanisms and screen time directives, Nigel Huddleston explores ways government and game developers can work together to prioritise child safety
Websites and apps used by young people must be designed with their protection and privacy in mind. That’s why we’re producing the Age Appropriate Design Code, writes Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham