The UK government has said it will consider creating “targeted binding requirements” for select companies developing highly capable artificial intelligence (AI) systems, as part of its long-awaited response to the AI whitepaper consultation. The government also confirmed that it will invest more than £100m in measures to support its proposed regulatory framework for AI, … Leer más
The UK and France are urging countries to sign an international agreement governing the use of commercial spyware and surveillance tools. At a two-day conference in London, delegates from 35 countries will discuss ways to address the proliferation of commercial cyber intrusion tools and services. Leaders from business and big tech companies, including Apple, … Leer más
Super Bowl LVIII (58) is nearly here, and whilst many will be tuning in for all the football action between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Fransisco 49ers, one of the biggest highlights of the event is the halftime show. With past performers including Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, this mini-concert will include some … Leer más
We have seen several shocks to the cyber threat landscape in the years since 2020 – from tragic conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and disruptive technologies like AI breaking into the mainstream. We certainly have a greater awareness of the importance of a secure supply chain and open access to the internet. It is … Leer más
“I’m an engineer at heart,” says Stuart Birrell. “So this is fun.” Fun, for the chief data and information officer at EasyJet, means running one of the biggest e-commerce operations in the UK, at the same time as overseeing the IT behind the world’s eighth-largest airline. “You’ve got the real high energy, high speed, … Leer más
The rise of ChatGPT and its many imitators has changed the world. While the generative artificial intelligence (AI) narrative has been widely negative to some, there are others, especially entrepreneurs, who believe it to be a positive force for the world. Jobs, of course, are going to be affected and the speed of generative … Leer más
The next UK general election is widely predicted to herald a change of government. Yet whoever wins will face a daunting backlog of urgent and interlinked policy challenges, from health and social care to the environment, housing to education, and justice to defence. They will also inherit a public sector that lacks the modern … Leer más
Managing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools will entail big changes in culture and procedures as its use continues to spread like wildfire through developer teams. According to Kiran Minnasandram, vice-president and chief technology officer for Wipro FullStride Cloud, this is not just about adopting new tools, but transforming how developers interact with technology, solve … Leer más
Three and a half years on from a devastating 2020 ransomware attack that led to data breaches at thousands of downstream customers of cloud software company Blackbaud, the US-based supplier has been blasted by authorities over major cyber security failings, and ordered to take remedial steps. Blackbaud specialises in financial, fundraising and admin software … Leer más
The government has announced £30m of investment to develop prototype quantum computing as part of a £45m package to support the sector. The investment has been earmarked to develop what the government describes as “world-leading prototype quantum computers”, which it said would offer scientists and engineers a controlled environment for experimentation. The UK Research … Leer más
