Artificial intelligence is the new frontier of ethical tests August 22, 2022 WITHOUT a doubt, there is vast potential for advancement and benefit to society arising out of the application of artificial intelligence. Around half of businesses plan to use AI or advanced machine learning in some capacity in the next three years. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said self-driving cars could be on our roads as [...]
Our kids are getting their news from TikTok – and Putin is using it against us August 17, 2022 Every year, telecoms regulator Ofcom releases a survey on how people consume the news. This year’s winner was TikTok, the fastest growing news source between 2020 and 2022. In the UK, the Chinese-owned app was as popular for news as Sky News’ website and app. Among teenagers in particular – those between 12 and 15 [...]
Young watching seven times less broadcast TV than over 65s August 17, 2022 Young adults are watching seven times less broadcast TV than those aged 65+, according to new figures published today, as they continue to bypass traditional broadcasters and enjoy streaming services. While those aged 65 and over spend almost six hours a day enjoying broadcast TV, the average for people aged 16-24 is less than an [...]
The race for Tory leader is out of step with our social media news addiction July 27, 2022 REALISTICALLY, whenever I have the time and can be bothered, I will always turn to traditional news sources instead of simply people on Twitter. But it would be misleading to say this does not require a concerted effort. My incentive to go on social media is instinctively stronger. It’s full of my peers, friends, people [...]
Instagram, TikTok and YouTube named top news source for teens July 21, 2022 Fresh data has revealed that Instagram is the most popular news source among British teenagers, intensifying calls to regulate Big Tech as news providers. According to a new Ofcom report , youngsters are turning away from traditional news channels like the BBC and instead looking to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube to keep up to date. [...]
We must bring tech into every aspect of how we govern the country July 19, 2022 The digital revolution has changed the way we work, stay in touch with friends and organise our lives. I want to unleash this power at the heart of government to improve services, enhance competition and keep people safe. The digital economy has developed faster than government has been able to keep up, and in order [...]
The 13th Century has much to teach us about NFTs July 19, 2022 Crypto AM columnist Charlie Kerrigan explains how we can turn to the history books to solve some very modern legal problems.
Royal Mail tells Ofcom to rethink parcel tracking rules as firm faces strikes and target woes July 18, 2022 Royal Mail has urged Ofcom to rethink its decision to block the company from tracking packages under the Universal Service Obligation (USO) rules as strike action and delivery pressures loom.
Newsroom’s fake news dilemma: The role of NGOs in an understaffed, hyper-competitive sector July 17, 2022 Th pressure on media outlets to rapidly get good quality footage to support global news stories has never been greater. Understaffed news rooms are rushing to beat the competition – not just the vast number of global online, print, radio and television media but also the factories dedicated to creating fake news stories that are propagated through [...]
Rest (hopefully) in peace: tech safety laws would have spelt disaster for free speech July 15, 2022 The Online Safety Bill has been pushed until the autumn, which hopefully means it will finally be dead in the water.