In recent years, manufacturing has changed a lot, especially with tools like generative AI stepping into the spotlight. Today’s production lines, full of conveyors and robots, look nothing like the oil-stained factories of the past. Generative AI is just one of the many new technologies reshaping how things are made. Here are eight ways manufacturers […]
At the AI Summit in London this week, panel members tackled the real hurdles businesses face when trying to push AI projects into production. The numbers are striking—80% of proof-of-concept AI projects never make it past the trial stage. While the panel didn’t delve deeply into this issue, two members touched on how AI needs […]
The NHS just scored big in this year’s Spending Review, landing about £10 billion for technology and digital upgrades, locked into a broader £29 billion funding boost for the health service. In her speech to Parliament, Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized that this is a 50% bump in the NHS’s tech budget. “We’re investing £10 billion […]
More than 7,000 people have received over £1 billion as part of the government’s commitment to compensate victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal. While the government claims this £1 billion milestone shows “progress,” many continue to struggle. Hundreds are still waiting for fair compensation, over 25 years after their lives were upended by a […]
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) just rolled out its AI and biometrics strategy, aiming to foster innovation while ensuring people’s data rights are protected. Published on June 5, 2025, this strategy zeroes in on tech applications that carry the most risk but also hold great potential benefits. Think automated decision-making in recruitment, facial recognition […]
A serious cyber breach at His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has left security experts alarmed. Scammers managed to swindle around £47 million from taxpayers through simple account takeover attempts. This week, HMRC revealed to the Treasury Select Committee that hackers accessed online accounts of about 100,000 individuals via phishing attacks. They successfully claimed substantial […]
Workers in the UK with artificial intelligence (AI) skills earn 11% more on average, even in areas where AI is automating some parts of their jobs. According to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, sectors affected by AI are seeing boosted productivity and higher wages. The study analyzed nearly a billion job ads and found […]
Will Lyne, the head of cyber intelligence at the National Crime Agency, is at the Infosecurity Europe conference this week, diving into the latest trends in cybersecurity. He points out that ransomware and other cyber attacks are no longer just the domain of skilled Russian hackers; they’ve become widely accessible and commercialized. Lyne’s law enforcement […]
With millions of businesses relying on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud solutions, IT security teams can’t overlook it. AWS offers a variety of cybersecurity tools targeting data privacy, access management, threat detection, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance. These tools are scalable and flexible, making them great for fast-growing organizations that face evolving cyber threats. […]
The Post Office is facing heavy criticism after reports surfaced that its social media accounts are deleting, suppressing, and blocking comments concerning the Horizon IT scandal. This scandal has left many subpostmasters struggling for compensation. At least two users, including a former subpostmaster, found themselves blocked for calling out the scandal and urging quicker payouts. […]
Weeks after the ‘Signalgate’ scandal erupted, the issues surrounding White House officials using non-government encrypted messaging apps are far bigger than a single app or individual. It’s vital for leaders in both public and private sectors to embrace robust security practices all the time. No public announcement has surfaced about enhancing security protocols. Instead, it […]
Bethan Page-Jones, a top Home Office official, has left her role as a director at the Police Digital Service (PDS). This change comes shortly after the PDS lost its chief information security officer, Jason Corbishley, to the private sector. Records from Companies House show that Page-Jones’s appointment ended on May 14, 2025. Sources say she’s […]
Essex Police hasn’t taken a close enough look at the potential discrimination problems with its live facial recognition (LFR) technology. Big Brother Watch recently revealed documents that suggest the department’s equality assessment misses the mark on how its practices could unfairly impact different groups. While Essex Police insists it’s thoroughly weighed the issues of bias […]
In this podcast, we chat with Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, about key insights from RSA 2025 in San Francisco. Mathieu emphasizes the massive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on compliance. He shares how AI is spreading across organizations and what that means for potential risks. He also points out that suppliers are shifting toward […]
Saudi Arabia is ramping up its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, particularly after Donald Trump’s recent trip to the region. DataVolt, a Saudi datacentre operator, has decided to sign a major deal with US firm Supermicro due to Trump’s administration’s tariffs and export restrictions on AI chips. This partnership will support DataVolt’s $20 billion investment in […]