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Industry calls for tighter AI controls amid UK’s ‘agile’ approach to regulation

By Emma Woollacott published

News Proposed AI regulations lack bite, some industry stakeholders believe, and could give foreign firms too much power

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Chi Onwurah, shadow minister for science and innovation.

A future Labour government looks to pin its tech sector hopes on open source

By George Fitzmaurice published

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

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The UK government wants to upskill regulators in the age of generative AI

By Emma Woollacott published

News The government wants regulators to develop practical tools to monitor the use of AI across a raft of industries

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US proposes new ‘know-your-customer’ restrictions on cloud providers

By Solomon Klappholz published

News The US aims to stifle Chinese AI competition with new restrictions on cloud providers to verify foreign data center users

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UK's digital markets bill could "cost consumers billions" and harm business investment

By Emma Woollacott published

News The Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Bill could lead to poorer services for consumers and harm investment in British businesses

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UK government gets tough on security obligations with new cyber ‘code of practice’

By Emma Woollacott published

News A new cyber 'code of practice' will ensure businesses across the UK prioritize security threats and implement measures to reduce risk

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella pictured during an interview at Bloomberg House on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Satya Nadella says Microsoft and OpenAI have a “pro-competition partnership” – regulators aren't so sure

By Ross Kelly last updated

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

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European firms say they’re being “left in the dark” by big tech gatekeepers ahead of Digital Markets Act

By Steve Ranger published

News With the Digital Markets Act set to come into effect in March, European firms have called for greater transparency from big tech 'gatekeepers' on their plans

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What is the PSTI Act and what are its implications?

By Peter Ray Allison published

In-depth The PSTI Act seeks to strengthen the UK’s cyber security posture by legislating minimum security requirements, but is industry ready and does the Act go far enough?

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Calls for more regional UK tech support amid shift away from London-centric approach

By Emma Woollacott published

News The government should develop a new digital and innovation policy to support UK tech businesses in traditionally underrepresented regions

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