Category: Tech

Landmark agreement between United States and United Kingdom to work together to develop tests for advanced AI models The United Kingdom and the United States have signed a landmark agreement to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership announcement will see the UK and US AI Safety Institutes to work seamlessly with...

IPPR report warns AI could remove almost 8 million jobs in the United Kingdom, with low paid, youngsters and women most at risk In recent months the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) have highlighted bias, discrimination, misinformation, and autonomous weapons, but a new report has issued a sobering reminder about the impact on jobs....

Start-ups in Wales and Yorkshire broke the global trend of a post-pandemic funding slump huge majority of founders are optimistic about the market for selling or listing their company, but are most likely to exit by selling to international buyers research follows new campaign to get British investors to back science and tech, or risk...

UK joins European Union’s chip funding research scheme, pledging £35 million for EU’s ‘Chips Joint Undertaking’ The United Kingdom is to join a European Union semiconductor research funding programme, that will give the UK semiconductor sector access to European funding for chip research purposes. The government announced that the UK has now joined the EU’s...

Members of the European Parliament have voted overwhelmingly to approve a new world-leading set of rules on artificial intelligence. They are designed to make sure humans stay in control of the technology – and that it benefits the human race. So what’s changing? The rules are risk-based. The riskier the effects of an artificial intelligence...

New push to get investors to back science and tech, or risk missing out on huge returns focussed on growth-ready scale-ups, the ‘Science and Tech is our superpower’ campaign aims to raise the profile of British companies to investors to boost their growth and create jobs across the country at the launch, Tech Secretary stresses...

Over a decade ago, Greenpeace asked how dirty is your data? The question for all tech companies today is how to remain competitive and innovative yet have high levels of sustainability, as tech businesses are often cited for poor environmental credentials. However, with an environmental crisis that continues, will we – as we have often...

In the vast landscape of technology, women continue to carve out their paths, leaving indelible marks on innovation, creativity, and progress. As we celebrate International Women’s Day in 2024, reflecting on women’s journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the tech industry is paramount. While strides have been made over the years towards gender equality, there is...

Chancellor to announce significant funding package for R&D and manufacturing projects across the life sciences, automotive and aerospace sectors. £92 million joint government and industry investment to expand facilities to manufacture life-saving medicines and diagnostics products. £200 million joint investment in zero-carbon aircraft technology to develop a more sustainable aviation sector and almost £73 million...