UK Government stories - Page 3
Public sector prioritises digital experience tech investment
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Survey reveals 80% of UK public sector leaders plan to accelerate digital adoption, viewing it as a priority over the next five years to boost employee engagement and citizen interaction.
Virgin Media O2 to provide mobility data to UK Government
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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The Office for National Statistics selects Virgin Media O2 Business to supply anonymised mobility data, aiding government decision-making for national policies via the Integrated Data Service platform.
UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.
UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.
UK government invests £100m to refine AI regulation
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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The UK government earmarks £100m for more agile AI regulation to bolster the country's tech sphere, enhancing understanding and leveraging of AI's potential.
Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.
UK Government launches AI Opportunity Forum to boost private sector
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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The UK Government launches its first AI Opportunity Forum, a pioneering initiative to speed up AI adoption in the private sector, promising to fuel innovation and productivity.
Data Privacy Day: Zoho highlights the need for more education
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Data Privacy Day: Zoho stresses the vital need for businesses to educate themselves, increase transparency and bolster data privacy practices as AI use intensifies.
AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
Companies fear unintentional greenwashing, study reveals
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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Over half of UK businesses fear unintended 'greenwashing' due to unclear carbon footprint reporting, as gov't considers stricter emissions disclosure rules.
UK govt invests £530m to boost rural broadband connectivity
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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UK Government announces over £530m investment to enhance rural broadband, targeting connectivity for 330,000+ businesses and homes.
UK govt risks 'catastrophic ransomware attack', warns committee
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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UK's critical infrastructure faces 'catastrophic ransomware attack' due to inadequate preparation, warns parliamentary committee.
Vast Data's substantial funding to disrupt AI data stack industry
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Vast Data secures triple-digit million-dollar funding, boosting its valuation and potential to shake up the AI data stack industry.
Surge in e-commerce platforms sees rise of counterfeit goods
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) offers a solution to the growing problem of counterfeit goods on ecommerce platforms.
UK government to invest £17m in AI & data science scholarships
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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UK government commits £17m to foster diversity in AI with 2,000 data science scholarships aimed at underrepresented groups.
Responsible AI development in the UK: Yohan Lobo's perspective
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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Yohan Lobo, Industry Solutions Manager at M-Files, discusses how British businesses can shape responsible AI growth in the UK.
UK Govt announces £200m digital skills training package
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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The UK Government unveils a £200m digital skills package aimed at enhancing local economies and fostering the rise of 'digital nomads'.
NHS staff urge for swift digital innovation to improve healthcare outcomes
Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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NHS staff are urging swift digital innovations to curb increasing wait times, cut costs, and enhance patient outcomes, a BT study shows.
UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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UK triples £300m investment in AI supercomputing, boosting research capabilities in safety, drug discovery, and clean energy.
UK governmental proposal aims to boost online product safety
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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UK's product safety regime may reform to reduce unsafe purchases from online retailers, boosting safety rates.