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UK tech firms flock to Labour as frustrations grow over government R&D tax credits policies
News UK tech firms view the prospect of a Labour government as a positive for the industry, particularly the party’s position on tax relief
Microsoft courts fresh regulatory scrutiny over security software practices as EU lawmakers consider probe
Analysis An EU probe into Microsoft’s Entra ID software marks the latest in a slew of probes into the firm's practices
UK quantum computing ambitions need a 'pro-innovation' regulatory approach akin to AI
News The UK government’s approach to quantum computing regulation should draw on learnings so far with artificial intelligence, according to an industry body
Industry calls for tighter AI controls amid UK’s ‘agile’ approach to regulation
News Proposed AI regulations lack bite, some industry stakeholders believe, and could give foreign firms too much power
A future Labour government looks to pin its tech sector hopes on open source
News The Labour Party views the open source community as a vital component in the broader UK technology sector, a senior party member has revealed
The UK government wants to upskill regulators in the age of generative AI
News The government wants regulators to develop practical tools to monitor the use of AI across a raft of industries
US proposes new ‘know-your-customer’ restrictions on cloud providers
News The US aims to stifle Chinese AI competition with new restrictions on cloud providers to verify foreign data center users
UK's digital markets bill could "cost consumers billions" and harm business investment
News The Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Bill could lead to poorer services for consumers and harm investment in British businesses
UK government gets tough on security obligations with new cyber ‘code of practice’
News A new cyber 'code of practice' will ensure businesses across the UK prioritize security threats and implement measures to reduce risk
Satya Nadella says Microsoft and OpenAI have a “pro-competition partnership” – regulators aren't so sure
Analysis The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI is beneficial to the broader AI industry, according to Satya Nadella, despite lingering doubts among regulators on both sides of the Atlantic
