UK

UK (United Kingdom) is up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland.

GeneralNews

UK Government steps up action to protect children as AI-enabled toys emerge

– Children will be better protected from unsafe toys under new plans to ensure the UK’s toy safety framework is fit for the modern age, giving parents peace of mind that the products they buy are safe, whether purchased on the high street or online.

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UK Museums left vulnerable to cyber-attack as government overly reactive in face of threats

– The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is warning that national museums and galleries are being left vulnerable to a range of issues from threats from cyber security to the physical security of collections, as the Government continues to rely on a reactive, rather than a strategic approach.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)News

UK backs new AI labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use

– Two new research labs led by Oxford and University College London will share up to £60 million in government funding to develop new breakthroughs in AI on British shores.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)News

UK launches new AI partnership to boost climate security

– The UK is deploying its expertise in advanced weather and climate forecasting to support countries most exposed to extreme weather.

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NewsTelecoms

BT launches new service to support mission-critical communications across the UK

– BT Business has launched Mission Boost, the first capability in a new portfolio of enhanced services for mission‑critical communications.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)News

When AI Leaves the Lab: Testing Frontier Models in Government Cyber Defence

– The UK Government Cyber Action Plan aims to boost cyber resilience across the UK public sector by using emerging technologies to manage risk.

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NewsSocial Media

Social media to be banned for under-16s in UK government move to give kids their childhood back

– Children will be given back their childhoods thanks to UK government action to ban social media platforms from offering services to under-16s, with less time for scrolling and more time for play. 

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InternetNews

Ofcom’s open letter to UK online service providers regarding civil unrest in Belfast

– Ofcom has written to online service providers operating in the UK about the increased risk of their platforms being used to stir up hatred, provoke violence and commit other offences under UK law, in the context of recent civil unrest in Belfast.

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Ofcom is working to stop illegal content going viral in a crisis

– Ofcom is strengthening its online safety codes of practice by telling platforms they should have protocols in place to respond to spikes in illegal content during a crisis. 

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NewsTelecoms

EE supercharges summer to give millions the edge with better 5G+ in the UK

– Millions of people attending the UK’s biggest events and festivals this summer will be able to benefit from a significant boost to their mobile connectivity.

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