What’s in Labour’s tech manifesto? Data centres, start-ups, AI and a national data library June 13, 2024 Labour announced plans for a "national data library" to centralise existing government research programs.
London Tech Week Diary day one: AI takes centre stage June 10, 2024 As London Tech Week kicks off, Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates, gives us the inside scoop on the industry with his daily diary.
IBM chief: London Tech Week a chance for the UK to get a lead on AI June 10, 2024 Last year, London Tech Week heard from top political figures including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer.
The Notebook: The Orwellian use of facial recognition June 10, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch, takes the pen to talk about the increasing use of CCTV surveillance, wasteful policing in Croydon and a weirdly wonderful production of Cabaret Dystopian nightmares in Orwell’s 1984 now look eerily prophetic This weekend marked 75 years since [...]
Microsoft chief: UK tech sector must ‘act assertively’ to stay ahead of global rivals May 22, 2024 Microsoft's UK boss has urged the nation's tech sector to "act assertively" and embrace artificial intelligence technology in order for the UK to stay ahead of international competition.
Why this year’s London Tech Week looks set to be the biggest ever May 22, 2024 During London Tech Week, speakers from the government and across industry will focus on the topics du jour, such as the UK's AI ambitions.