The latest technology news from around the world covering topics such as cloud computing, cyber crime, data protection and the internet of things (IoT), along with social media and it’s need for regulation and the world of artificial intelligence (AI).
The UK Government is pushing itself to become a world leader in AI-powered drug discovery with new investments and global partnerships announced during London's Tech Week.
The UK government is developing a new digital marketplace to transform how the government and public sector organisations buy technology, expecting to save taxpayers up to £1.2 billion annually.
In this exclusive interview Nina Schick explores the risks and opportunities of AI adoption, the ethical frameworks required for safe implementation, and what governments must do to remain resilient in the face of rapid technological change.
Once a year, maybe twice if they’re cautious, businesses invite a third party to find holes in their defences, patch a few, file the PDF report, and move on. The assumption is that the security picture stays the same, but it doesn’t, not even close.
Jason Lee at Moody’s explains business activity intelligence (BizINT), which is powering investigations into national security threats. While intelligence agencies face an uphill battle to uncover threats to national security, the digital footprints that bad actors leave behind in their day-to-day activities can propel investigations.
The UK has completed its largest-ever defence trial, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), which integrates technologies across land, sea, and air.
In this interview, Camden Woollven, the Group Head of AI Product Marketing at GRC International Group, shares her insights on UK artificial intelligence policy.
MIT engineers have achieved a major leap towards fault-tolerant quantum computing by demonstrating an order-of-magnitude stronger nonlinear light-matter coupling. This breakthrough promises nanosecond-speed quantum information readout and processing, significantly accelerating the path to practical quantum computation.
Strategic partnerships between government and industry are driving AI adoption – enhancing efficiency, improving citizen services, and shaping public sector innovation, as Rob Worsley, Head of Data, Analytics and AI at Hitachi Solutions Europe explains.
ElysianIT Limited emphasises the need for digital transformation in the public sector, highlighting the significance of robust data management and AI integration to improve operations and decision-making.
Focusing on information and communication technologies, Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau, outlines opportunities associated with population ageing and the importance of creating a digitally inclusive, user-friendly environment that supports older individuals.
While AI presents opportunities for increased efficiency – such as automating tasks and analysing data – it also raises issues regarding job security and data privacy. The need for human oversight remains critical, Colin Wheeler from Survey Solutions explains.
Ali Farooqui, Head of Cyber Security at BJSS, now part of CGI, explores how companies can balance the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) with robust cybersecurity practices.
As cyber-attacks become more frequent, business leaders in the UK are being advised to take immediate action to safeguard their companies from online threats.
