AI interview: Michael Osbourne, professor of machine learning
The corporate domination of artificial intelligence (AI) is preventing the technology from reaching its full potential to benefit society, says AI expert Michael Osbourne, who…
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Uber introduces dynamic pricing algorithm in London
Ride-hailing app Uber has launched a “dynamic pricing” algorithm in London to automatically set variable pay for drivers and fares for passengers, but drivers’ union…
WH Smith staff data accessed in cyber attack
High street retailer WH Smith has been the victim of a cyber attack in which the perpetrators accessed sensitive company data, including personal information of…
UK government migration scheme to boost tech ties with India
The UK government is tapping into the Indian tech industry by giving thousands of Indians the opportunity to work in the UK for two years,…
Post Office ditched plan to replace Fujitsu with IBM in 2015 due to cost and project concerns
As a project to replace the Post Office’s controversial core computer system by 2025 progresses, a statutory public inquiry has been told of a failed…
CIO interview: Clare Lansley, CIO, Aston Martin Formula One
Clare Lansley, CIO at Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One, reflects on the role of the modern IT leader and says she’s lucky enough to be…
Backup testing: The why, what, when and how
Pretty much everyone knows why backups are important. More so than ever in an age of heightened ransomware threats, it’s critical to have a clean…
Almost 70% of UK digital workers interested in expanding tech skills
Almost 70% of UK workers in tech roles are interested in digital skills training, according to Amazon Web Services (AWS). Research from the cloud services…
Government announces national fintech hub
The UK government has announced the launch of a national hub to support the UK fintech sector, with £5.5m in funding promised. The Centre for…
Post Office’s most senior executives hushed up Horizon errors, public inquiry told
Senior Post Office executives told staff as part of its internal messaging not to reveal problems caused by its Horizon IT system, due to concerns…
Industrial safetytech startups secure £150m funding since 2020
Startups working with artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, robotics and other emerging technologies to improve safety and risk management in industrial workplaces have secured more…
Two years on from the Kalifa report, UK fintechs speak out
When Ron Kalifa reported to government on the future of UK financial technology (fintech) in February 2021, he depicted a “now or never” moment for…