elections

From AI to open source: Tech leaders' recommendations for the new Labour Government

central government

From AI to open source: Tech leaders' recommendations for the new Labour Government

Leading industry figures set out key priorities for Sir Kier Starmer's new government, including employing Chief AI Officers in Whitehall and more open source in the public sector

Azania Imtiaz Patel July 05, 2024

What do tech leaders want from a new British government?

What do tech leaders want from a new British government?

“Whichever party forms the new government, we will be keeping a close eye on the possibility of stricter regulation, increased innovation support and enhanced competition."

Azania Imtiaz Patel July 04, 2024

Tory manifesto tech promises: More high-end compute, NO mobiles in schools, cyber-national service

artificial intelligence

Tory manifesto tech promises: More high-end compute, NO mobiles in schools, cyber-national service

Tories tell voters that “AI will accelerate human progress in the 21st century" just like steam and electricity did in the Victorian Era

Joe Fay June 14, 2024

The UK election manifestos and the importance of a tech mission

central government

The UK election manifestos and the importance of a tech mission

"The parties could do worse than take a look at The Open Manifesto..."

Amanda Brock May 28, 2024

UK MPs slam Big Tech for 'siloed' approach to misinformation

UK MPs slam Big Tech for 'siloed' approach to misinformation

Government agencies build up 'Defending democracy' package, including tech and guidelines to keep bad actors at bay

Azania Imtiaz Patel May 21, 2024

Brussels hits Meta with 'formal proceedings' over election inteference fears

European Commission

Brussels hits Meta with 'formal proceedings' over election inteference fears

EU worries content moderation opaque, political debate throttled, and disinfo ads generating cash

Joe Fay April 30, 2024

EU drops election “guidelines” on online giants, points to massive DSA fines for deviation

European Commission

artificial intelligence

EU drops election “guidelines” on online giants, points to massive DSA fines for deviation

More moderators, less deep fakes, s'il vous plait

Joe Fay March 26, 2024