Category: Tech

Science and Technology Secretary sets out detailed plans to upskill millions across the UK biggest-ever investment of more than £1 billion funding for thousands of students to pursue doctorates over the coming years in key future tech to grow economy and improve lives further multi-million-pound lifts to skills opportunities and resources for those of all...

New partnership to turbocharge science and research links signed by UK and Germany Germany is the UK’s 2nd largest research collaborator globally, and Joint Declaration of Intent commits both countries to deepen this relationship, even further Leading science organisations from UK and Germany come together to find joint opportunities in AI, quantum, clean tech and...

Over a decade ago, Greenpeace asked how dirty is your data? The question for all tech companies today is how to remain competitive and innovative yet have high levels of sustainability, as tech businesses are often cited for poor environmental credentials. However, with an environmental crisis that continues, will we – as we have often...

In the vast landscape of technology, women continue to carve out their paths, leaving indelible marks on innovation, creativity, and progress. As we celebrate International Women’s Day in 2024, reflecting on women’s journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the tech industry is paramount. While strides have been made over the years towards gender equality, there is...

The United Kingdom’s Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, has said that the UK Government will provide £37.3 million in funding for innovative mobile phone technology. Speaking at the Mobile World Congress, Mitchell said the funding will help change lives in Nigeria and other developing countries around the world. He said the programme would...

The White & Case Tech Newsflash provides updates on the latest issues and trends in technology and the law. We deliver fresh perspectives across all of our practice areas, including intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, corporate, disputes, antitrust and regulatory practices. Our articles explore legal developments related to artificial intelligence, Web 3.0, web3 and blockchain,...

UK and Saudi Arabia agree deal to boost research links, supporting work from food security to clean energy, to boosting business and R&D connections Science and technology are central to Saudi Arabia’s plan to rapidly transform its economy – a huge opportunity for UK scientists, researchers and businesses UK Science Minister in Riyadh to sign...

Regulator issues enforcement notices ordering Serco Leisure and community leisure trusts to stop using FRT and fingerprint scanning to monitor workers’ attendance Employees are not offered a clear alternative to having their faces and fingerprints scanned to clock in and out of the workplace Warning comes as the ICO today publishes new...

AI godfather and others sign open letter warning of risk to society from AI deepfakes, and urge more regulation Experts from the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, as well as tech executives, have warned about the dangers of AI deepfakes. The letter, entitled “Disrupting the Deepfake Supply Chain”, calls for more regulation for AI deepfakes, and...

Australia and the United Kingdom have today (Tuesday 20 February) co-signed an historic Online Safety and Security Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ushering in a new era of bilateral cooperation between the two countries to support safer and more positive experience online. The first arrangement of its kind, the MoU has a broad focus and encompasses...

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Silicon Valley tech giants’ actions could “severely disable” UK spooks from preventing harm caused by online paedophiles and fraudsters, Suella Braverman has suggested. The Conservative former home secretary named Facebook owner Meta, and...