UK’s Technology Secretary statement on xAI’s Grok image generation and editing tool
– Technology Secretary Liz Kendall calls for swift action after reports xAI’s Grok tool continues to allow generation of intimate deepfake images.
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The UK’s Serious Fraud Office returns £400,000 to victims of global email fraud
– The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in the UK has successfully recovered more than £400,000 to be returned to nine fraud victims almost twenty-four years after they were defrauded.
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Storm Goretti now so dangerous people in the UK are about to get emergency alert on their phones
– The Met Office in the UK has announced an uncommon red weather warning as Storm Goretti brings exceptionally strong winds, as a result an emergency alert will be sent affected UK residents.
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UK Government modernises exam records with new mobile app
– Year 11 students across England will be able to view their GCSE results on their phones for the first time from this summer, speeding up the process of enrolling into college, freeing up teachers and college staff from unnecessary paperwork, and bringing record-keeping into the 21st century.
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Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes
– Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the UK’s Online Safety Act.
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New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public services
– New measures by the UK government will be introduced to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with confidence – whether applying for benefits, paying taxes or accessing healthcare.
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The types of AI services the UK Online Safety Act applies to
– AI chatbots have been in the news a lot recently. They are a new and increasingly prevalent tool that some people use for work, study, research, entertainment or simply for conversation.
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Launch of Women in Tech taskforce
– Technology Secretary Liz Kendall launches the Women in Tech taskforce to help more women enter, stay and lead in the UK’s tech sector.
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New UK crypto rules to unlock growth and protect customers
– Cryptoassets firms will be backed to innovate and grow under plans to make the UK a global destination for digital assets and attract more investment.
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Umlaut Connect names EE as the UK’s best network for 11th straight year
– EE are proud to end the year with recognition from Umlaut Connect that they have once again – for the eleventh consecutive year – been named the UK’s best mobile network.
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