UK Government

Articles and blog posts that relate to UK government.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)News

Edtech and AI companies invited to help build safe AI tutoring tools for disadvantaged pupils

– The UK government is inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to bid to develop safe, personalised AI tutoring tools designed to improve learning outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.

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ElectronicsNews

UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters

– The UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and vehicle tracking systems.

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InternetNews

New laws to crackdown on harmful online pornography

– The public will be better protected from vile online pornography under new UK Government amendments tabled to the Crime and Policing Bill.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)News

AI-powered drones to detect explosive threats and protect military personnel

– The British Army trialled AI-powered drone technology to help identify landmines and explosive ordnance, allowing bomb-disposal experts to rapidly recognise threats, and dispose of those munitions safely.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)News

Military medics trial AI for the battlefield

– Scientists from the UK and the US tested and explored what it would take for medics to delegate high-stakes decisions to AI on the battlefield.

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NewsSecurity News

UK crackdown on vile scam centres steps up with sanctions on illicit crypto network

– The UK has taken further action against a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia.

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EnergyNews

UK Government to make “plug-in solar” available within months

– “Plug-in” solar panels to be in UK shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)News

AI apprenticeship to close digital skills gap holding back millions of workers

– First apprentices starting on AI and automation practitioner apprenticeship. It’s open to all employers and supporting drive to upskill millions by 2030.

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NewsTelecoms

UK government launches gigabit address checker

– People across England and Wales can find out if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade with new gigabit address checker.

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InternetNews

Ofcom tells tech firms they must keep underage children off their platforms

– Popular sites and apps must enforce minimum ages, tackle grooming, make feeds safer and test products rigorously

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