Privacy authorities in Canada and the United Kingdom have launched a joint investigation to assess the scope of sensitive customer information exposed in 23andMe data breach. | Photo Credit: Reuters Privacy authorities in Canada and the United Kingdom have launched a joint investigation to assess the scope of sensitive customer information exposed in last year’s...
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Inside Europe’s tech hubs: London and the United Kingdom
Europe largely missed out on the internet age, especially when compared to the tech giants that grew out of the U.S. and China. But Europe’s tech hubs have been buzzing as of late, hoping to seize the opportunities coming out of the AI boom. In a four part series, CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty...
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UK Trails Behind Europe in Technical Skills Proficiency, Coursera Report Finds
The U.K. is the 25th most technically proficient country in Europe, a new report by online course provider Coursera has found. It sits well behind other digital leaders in the region like Germany, France and Spain. Globally, the U.K. came 45th out of 109 countries, which is an improvement from last year’s 64th place; however,...
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UK tech bosses urge focus on AI skills and growth in high-stakes election — no matter who wins
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left), leader of the incumbent Conservatives, and opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer of the Labour Party. The politicians traded barbs in their first head-to-head debate on Tuesday ahead of the July 4 General Election. Pa Images | Getty Images LONDON — British technology executives and entrepreneurs want the next government...
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The Value of Data | Silicon UK Tech News
Data has become the cornerstone of modern business strategies in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. For business leaders, understanding and leveraging the value of data is paramount to maintaining competitiveness and driving innovation. Data is no longer just a byproduct of business operations; it is a critical asset that can unlock unprecedented opportunities...
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Regional conference on digital technology and anti-corruption
A three-day conference has commenced in Fiji, with discussions focused on the role that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can play in the fight against corruption across the Pacific. Bringing together senior officials from across the region’s anti-corruption sector, alongside regional and international experts in the field of digitalization, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)...
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16 digital health, medical device companies selected for UK, TMC accelerator
For the second time, an accelerator backed by the United Kingdom and hosted by Texas Medical Center Innovation has named 16 companies to its new cohort. In partnership with Innovate UK, TMC named the new cohort companies in an announcement this week. The companies are divided into two categories — digital health and medical device...
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‘I was misidentified as shoplifter by facial recognition tech’
25 May 2024 By James Clayton, BBC Newsnight BBC Sara needed some chocolate – she had had one of those days – so wandered into a Home Bargains store. “Within less than a minute, I’m approached by a store worker who comes up to me and says, ‘You’re a thief, you need to leave the store’.” Sara...
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What the U.K. General Election Could Mean for the Music Business, Ticketing, AI and Big Tech
When the United Kingdom votes on July 4 to elect its next government, business leaders around the world will be closely monitoring the outcome to see what it means for them. For the music industry, the upcoming general election — announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (May 22) — could also lead to...
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UK consultancies positive about 2024 outlook and technology
Despite a mixed environment, professional services firms in the United Kingdom are positive about the outlook for 2024, with technology serving as a key enabler of growth and a top investment priority. This is according to new research from Deltek. The 2024 annual Trends & Insights report from Deltek (known as ‘Clarity’) shows that professional...
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Top Tech News: ChatGPT Training with Major Publications
ChatGPT, the popular chatbot, will soon be able to read articles from The Wall Street Journal and The London Times, according to OpenAI, the ChatGPT developer. OpenAI has signed a multi-year deal with News Corp, owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch, to allow ChatGPT to show users information and use the content as training material...
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Delaying AI’s Rollout in the U.K. by Five Years Could Cost the Economy £150+ Billion, Microsoft Report Finds
Adding five years onto the time it takes to roll out AI in the U.K. could reduce its economic impact in 2035 by more than £150 billion, a Microsoft report has revealed. While the country is second in the world in its ability to take advantage of AI, only behind the U.S., the lead is...