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Jeremy Hunt needs more than AI optimism to make Britain the “next Silicon Valley”
Analysis The Spring Budget referenced AI enthusiastically, but with limited attention paid to real-world applications
By George Fitzmaurice Last updated
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Global AI agreement “impossible” and companies should avoid tech-specific policies, experts warn
News A technology-agnostic approach rooted in mitigations against bias is one route to safer AI systems, while leaders wait for legislation to meet their concerns
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Labour teases AI strategy plans ahead of 2024 general election
News Shadow technology secretary Peter Kyle wants to see stronger partnerships between industry and government to fully unlock the UK’s AI potential
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Microsoft swerves CMA investigation into Mistral AI deal
News Microsoft won’t face a formal probe into its Mistral AI deal after the CMA confirmed it has dropped the investigation
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Why AI could be a legal nightmare for years to come
In-depth Development for AI has gone largely unchallenged so far, but all that is about to change
By Rory Bathgate Last updated
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Unraveling the EU AI Act
ITPro Podcast With the EU AI Act’s sweeping requirements on their way, companies will need to take precise steps to demonstrate AI risk management
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Government lays out its Smart Data Roadmap despite concerns over lack of regulatory oversight
News The aim of the new roadmap is to extend the data-sharing benefits of open banking to a larger number of industries
By Emma Woollacott Published
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UK AI regulation: Lawmakers reportedly eye a tighter approach
Analysis A more heavy-handed approach to AI would be a significant backtrack for UK legislators
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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UK election: Five tech issues that should be in every manifesto
Opinion: Tech policy is never a vote winner, but having a solid plan for the UK tech sector is going to be critical for the next parliament
By Steve Ranger Published
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UK competition watchdog says it has “very real concerns” over big tech AI dominance
News The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is warning that big tech dominance in the AI market may be harming competitors and consumers
By Emma Woollacott Published
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GDPR in the age of AI raises a “data dilemma” for enterprises
News GDPR considerations could create fresh challenges for enterprises building and deploying AI models
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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EU lawmakers drop sovereignty requirements for cyber security labeling scheme
News Proposed cyber security labeling rules have prompted a backlash from industry critics - but EU lawmakers have backtracked on crucial requirements
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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