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IT professionals are the new guardians of ethical tech – but which global model should you follow?
By Professor Martin Giesswein published
Opinion IT professionals are becoming the moral and ethical torchbearers in society, spearheading not only technological innovation but also societal responsibility

Companies face hefty penalties for product hype as the SEC toughens up on ‘AI washing’
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Two investment firms were hit with fines after they falsely marketed the use of AI, with regulators describing the practice as ‘AI washing’

How the EU AI Act compares to other international regulatory approaches
By George Fitzmaurice published
Analysis The EU AI Act sets a major precedent, but what are other nations doing on the topic of regulation?

UK tech firms flock to Labour as frustrations grow over government R&D tax credits policies
By Emma Woollacott published
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
By George Fitzmaurice published
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
By Emma Woollacott published
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
By Emma Woollacott published
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
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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