Computing UK www.computing.co.uk How DWP is getting AI to work <img alt="How DWP is getting AI to work" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5852b71/679aaee2-4b7f-4ec0-b4da-88fa7969f7f6/3/iStock-Robot-office-worker-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Managing tech means accepting that your decisions affect how people work, and even how they live. It requires understanding risk. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5852b71/679aaee2-4b7f-4ec0-b4da-88fa7969f7f6/3/iStock-Robot-office-worker-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4188076/dwp-getting-ai https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4188076/dwp-getting-ai https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4188076/dwp-getting-ai Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:33 +0000 Senior UK MPs call for action on TikTok ownership as national security concern <img alt="Senior UK MPs call for action on TikTok ownership as national security concern" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/215cb00/d6e6d968-1e3a-4390-abbf-db3a245e6b42/16/tiktok-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Senior British MPs have voiced concerns over the ownership of TikTok in the UK, echoing worries raised in the US House of Representatives about the potential influence of China over the popular video-sharing platform. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/215cb00/d6e6d968-1e3a-4390-abbf-db3a245e6b42/16/tiktok-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4188525/senior-uk-mps-action-tiktok-ownership-national-security-concern https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4188525/senior-uk-mps-action-tiktok-ownership-national-security-concern https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4188525/senior-uk-mps-action-tiktok-ownership-national-security-concern Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:28:13 +0000 Why did 'Help to Grow Digital' fail? <img alt=" Why did &#39;Help to Grow Digital&#39; fail?" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dc617b7/d1c33642-0c0c-4804-b86e-c7f869a820fa/4/Technical-difficulties-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A post-pandemic £296 million government scheme to subsidise software investment by SMEs announced in 2021, spent barely 7% of that by the time it was quietly abandoned in December 2022. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dc617b7/d1c33642-0c0c-4804-b86e-c7f869a820fa/4/Technical-difficulties-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4185436/help-grow-digital-fail https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4185436/help-grow-digital-fail https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4185436/help-grow-digital-fail Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:21:53 +0000 Exclusive: Behind the scenes of DWP's ambitious tech transformation <img alt="Exclusive: Behind the scenes of DWP&#39;s ambitious tech transformation" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4db20af/b1bd970a-0822-4bce-8ba2-fd1373de05cd/7/iStock-DWP-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Under new leadership, the Department for Work and Pensions is transforming its IT infrastructure, adopting agile methods and AI integration to eliminate tech debt and boost efficiency. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4db20af/b1bd970a-0822-4bce-8ba2-fd1373de05cd/7/iStock-DWP-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4179652/exclusive-scenes-dwps-ambitious-tech-transformation https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4179652/exclusive-scenes-dwps-ambitious-tech-transformation https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4179652/exclusive-scenes-dwps-ambitious-tech-transformation Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:00:16 +0000 IT Essentials: Technosolutionism on steroids <img alt="IT Essentials: Technosolutionism on steroids" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/450e737/46b408b2-bb5d-4efd-98c8-0a8260386851/7/iStock-robot-injection-907800503-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Oh my, how politicians love AI! It really is the answer to all their prayers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/450e737/46b408b2-bb5d-4efd-98c8-0a8260386851/7/iStock-robot-injection-907800503-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4183784/essentials-technosolutionism-steroids https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4183784/essentials-technosolutionism-steroids https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4183784/essentials-technosolutionism-steroids Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:04 +0000 Parliamentary Committee urges independent oversight of Post Office compensation scheme <img alt="Parliamentary Committee urges independent oversight of Post Office compensation scheme" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1868149/e0a96924-d93d-41fd-9c0a-262e79436746/9/postoffice-iStock-458068447-679-419-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A parliamentary committee has issued scathing criticism of the Post Office's handling of the Horizon scandal compensation scheme, stating that the institution is "not fit" to administer the programme. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1868149/e0a96924-d93d-41fd-9c0a-262e79436746/9/postoffice-iStock-458068447-679-419-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4183442/parliamentary-committee-urges-independent-oversight-post-office-compensation-scheme https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4183442/parliamentary-committee-urges-independent-oversight-post-office-compensation-scheme https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4183442/parliamentary-committee-urges-independent-oversight-post-office-compensation-scheme Fri, 8 Mar 2024 08:31:20 +0000 Spring Statement 2024: What does it mean for tech? <img alt="Spring Statement 2024: What does it mean for tech?" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f27a182/bb75c909-34c9-417b-b683-f60e759b277a/9/Budget-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a "Budget for long-term growth" on Wednesday, with headline measures including a 2p reduction in National Insurance contributions and the abolition of the "non-dom" tax for residents with permanent citizenship outside the UK. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f27a182/bb75c909-34c9-417b-b683-f60e759b277a/9/Budget-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4181121/spring-statement-2024-mean-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4181121/spring-statement-2024-mean-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4181121/spring-statement-2024-mean-tech Wed, 6 Mar 2024 16:49:26 +0000 IT Essentials: Time to take the deepfake fight to Big Tech <img alt="IT Essentials: Time to take the deepfake fight to Big Tech" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/52f6851/5dca69b2-4dcc-467e-bdfa-47318fd11918/2/iStock-Fighting-robot-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> With most deepfakes coming from overseas, legislation can only have a limited impact until we crack down on the companies actually hosting AI content. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/52f6851/5dca69b2-4dcc-467e-bdfa-47318fd11918/2/iStock-Fighting-robot-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4178785/essentials-deepfake-fight-big-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4178785/essentials-deepfake-fight-big-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4178785/essentials-deepfake-fight-big-tech Mon, 4 Mar 2024 11:00:30 +0000 UK government trials AI to streamline civil service operations, report <img alt="UK government trials AI to streamline civil service operations, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/35d7145/a7750eb8-e90c-4fe7-8d83-16da84931b21/12/whitehall-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK government is testing AI systems in a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity within the civil service. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/35d7145/a7750eb8-e90c-4fe7-8d83-16da84931b21/12/whitehall-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4180274/uk-government-trials-ai-streamline-civil-service-operations-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4180274/uk-government-trials-ai-streamline-civil-service-operations-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4180274/uk-government-trials-ai-streamline-civil-service-operations-report Fri, 1 Mar 2024 07:01:18 +0000 Tech giants refuse to engage with UK's military secrets board <img alt="Tech giants refuse to engage with UK&#39;s military secrets board" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8b37210/d120f734-800a-47b7-9d63-76ee8d91f359/1/iStock-Top-secret-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Big US tech firms including X, Meta and Google have waved off the UK's media censorship board, which works to prevent state secrets from leaking into the public sphere. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8b37210/d120f734-800a-47b7-9d63-76ee8d91f359/1/iStock-Top-secret-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179860/tech-giants-refuse-engage-uks-military-secrets-board https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179860/tech-giants-refuse-engage-uks-military-secrets-board https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179860/tech-giants-refuse-engage-uks-military-secrets-board Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:21:37 +0000 Cabinet Office terminates £9m Microsoft deal <img alt="Cabinet Office terminates £9m Microsoft deal" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ec73971/d84af752-c682-4498-9660-fa7a5b6f90a8/2/iStock-Cabinet-Office-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK's Cabinet Office has terminated its £9 million contract with Microsoft, halting its migration away from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ec73971/d84af752-c682-4498-9660-fa7a5b6f90a8/2/iStock-Cabinet-Office-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175005/cabinet-office-terminates-gbp9m-microsoft-deal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175005/cabinet-office-terminates-gbp9m-microsoft-deal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175005/cabinet-office-terminates-gbp9m-microsoft-deal Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:13:11 +0000 Labour frontbencher advocates for open source software and regulatory innovation <img alt="Labour frontbencher advocates for open source software and regulatory innovation" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b16b9b5/1c391d9a-bcc2-4d44-b2d8-f4242db8e61e/5/chi-onwurah-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a keynote address, Chi Onwurah, shadow Minister for Science, Research and Digital, spoke of the importance of open source software and appropriate regulation. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b16b9b5/1c391d9a-bcc2-4d44-b2d8-f4242db8e61e/5/chi-onwurah-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171709/labour-frontbencher-advocates-open-source-software-regulatory-innovation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171709/labour-frontbencher-advocates-open-source-software-regulatory-innovation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171709/labour-frontbencher-advocates-open-source-software-regulatory-innovation Thu, 8 Feb 2024 11:22:52 +0000 'Open source must be part of AI future', Lords committee <img alt="&#39;Open source must be part of AI future&#39;, Lords committee" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d5d3d56/ed6ed9be-d859-49e1-bed5-d54aabf585ae/13/stowell-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The government must not take sides between open and closed source tech, says Baroness Stowell, chair of the Lords Communications and Digital Select Committee, which is responsible for scrutinising the government's legislation around technology and AI. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d5d3d56/ed6ed9be-d859-49e1-bed5-d54aabf585ae/13/stowell-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171525/open-source-ai-future-lords-committee https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171525/open-source-ai-future-lords-committee https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171525/open-source-ai-future-lords-committee Thu, 8 Feb 2024 08:34:53 +0000 Government pledges more than £100m of AI funding <img alt="Government pledges more than £100m of AI funding" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/baecc15/2876fcd7-f870-4e08-bc5f-a049975a60d8/8/iStock-ai-guardrails-1489223693-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The government wants the UK to provide an agile, adaptive environment for AI developers. Is the existing regulatory framework up to it? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/baecc15/2876fcd7-f870-4e08-bc5f-a049975a60d8/8/iStock-ai-guardrails-1489223693-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4171291/government-pledges-gbp100m-ai-funding https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4171291/government-pledges-gbp100m-ai-funding https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4171291/government-pledges-gbp100m-ai-funding Wed, 7 Feb 2024 12:33:22 +0000 Inquiry to explore digital security of UK elections <img alt="Inquiry to explore digital security of UK elections" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fc94ab7/566f8b82-434d-4ec8-92a5-5b2e3b0550d0/4/iStock-Election-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK's Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) is inviting comment on how to secure the UK's coming general election, which will be no later than 28th January 2025. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fc94ab7/566f8b82-434d-4ec8-92a5-5b2e3b0550d0/4/iStock-Election-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171212/inquiry-explore-digital-security-uk-elections https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171212/inquiry-explore-digital-security-uk-elections https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4171212/inquiry-explore-digital-security-uk-elections Wed, 7 Feb 2024 10:50:08 +0000 Labour party plans to force AI developers to share test data <img alt=" Labour party plans to force AI developers to share test data" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b04a995/b187d2f0-8421-49ce-b161-1acccdc15592/10/AIethics-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> It took too long for lawmakers and regulators around the world to identify the risks that social media posed. Labour wants to avoid repeating the mistake. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b04a995/b187d2f0-8421-49ce-b161-1acccdc15592/10/AIethics-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170694/labour-party-plans-force-ai-developers-share-test https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170694/labour-party-plans-force-ai-developers-share-test https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170694/labour-party-plans-force-ai-developers-share-test Tue, 6 Feb 2024 11:52:04 +0000 UK joins allies in action against mercenary hackers <img alt="UK joins allies in action against mercenary hackers" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/497ccbc/cfe78294-2afd-44b0-b531-a81e6fc06b6d/2/Pall-Mall-Process-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK and 35 other nations have signed a new agreement to take action against 'hackers-for-hire' and the commercial markets for intrusion tools. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/497ccbc/cfe78294-2afd-44b0-b531-a81e6fc06b6d/2/Pall-Mall-Process-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170685/uk-joins-allies-action-mercenary-hackers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170685/uk-joins-allies-action-mercenary-hackers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170685/uk-joins-allies-action-mercenary-hackers Tue, 6 Feb 2024 11:08:44 +0000 Government boosts quantum and chip funding <img alt="Government boosts quantum and chip funding" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7aa7517/b5b58423-1be5-423b-b764-6635c238d56d/11/quantum-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK government has unveiled an investment of £45 million for quantum computers and £27 million for novel semiconductors, as part of its bid to build the UK into a science and technology superpower. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7aa7517/b5b58423-1be5-423b-b764-6635c238d56d/11/quantum-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170616/government-boosts-quantum-chip-funding https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170616/government-boosts-quantum-chip-funding https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170616/government-boosts-quantum-chip-funding Tue, 6 Feb 2024 06:34:31 +0000 Defra moves forward in legacy IT replacement <img alt="Defra moves forward in legacy IT replacement" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6983903/90d6d6c3-53a5-442b-a167-de5592ec8ee4/6/iStock-Obsolete-technology-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has updated or replaced 180 “critical” legacy applications, in line with its 10-year plan. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6983903/90d6d6c3-53a5-442b-a167-de5592ec8ee4/6/iStock-Obsolete-technology-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4169815/defra-moves-forward-legacy-replacement https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4169815/defra-moves-forward-legacy-replacement https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4169815/defra-moves-forward-legacy-replacement Fri, 2 Feb 2024 11:32:05 +0000 House of Lords report on AI urges more positive vision for LLMs <img alt="House of Lords report on AI urges more positive vision for LLMs" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e64c534/4fa149b9-a1ae-4b65-851c-0123eaee6075/8/ai-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has issued a stark message to the UK government, warning that it risks falling behind in the 'AI goldrush.' <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e64c534/4fa149b9-a1ae-4b65-851c-0123eaee6075/8/ai-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4169701/house-lords-report-ai-urges-positive-vision-llms https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4169701/house-lords-report-ai-urges-positive-vision-llms https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4169701/house-lords-report-ai-urges-positive-vision-llms Fri, 2 Feb 2024 08:26:22 +0000 Chancellor under pressure to rethink angel investor thresholds <img alt="Chancellor under pressure to rethink angel investor thresholds" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/91e96a2/ef9b0d47-0402-45de-a5e3-a9a4b37521fb/1/iStock-Angel-investor-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is facing calls to reconsider changes to angel investor thresholds amid concerns that the policy shift will disproportionately impact female and underrepresented founders. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/91e96a2/ef9b0d47-0402-45de-a5e3-a9a4b37521fb/1/iStock-Angel-investor-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167588/chancellor-pressure-rethink-angel-investor-thresholds https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167588/chancellor-pressure-rethink-angel-investor-thresholds https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167588/chancellor-pressure-rethink-angel-investor-thresholds Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:13:22 +0000 NAO chief urges reforms for £20 billion public sector savings <img alt="NAO chief urges reforms for £20 billion public sector savings " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f1af9b8/f59d96da-2c3d-4d33-b719-7a699dac1149/14/pound-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The head of the UK's National Audit Office (NAO), Gareth Davies, has called on the government to embark on a programme to modernise IT systems, clamp down on fraud and avoid mega-projects, claiming it could save the public sector £20 billion. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f1af9b8/f59d96da-2c3d-4d33-b719-7a699dac1149/14/pound-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164580/nao-chief-urges-reforms-gbp-billion-public-sector-savings https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164580/nao-chief-urges-reforms-gbp-billion-public-sector-savings https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164580/nao-chief-urges-reforms-gbp-billion-public-sector-savings Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:10:51 +0000 Fujitsu may face repayment demand for Post Office Horizon scandal <img alt="Fujitsu may face repayment demand for Post Office Horizon scandal" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5bc4cdb/e0a96924-d93d-41fd-9c0a-262e79436746/14/postoffice-iStock-458068447-679-419-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Justice secretary Alex Chalk has suggested that Japanese technology giant Fujitsu may have to repay the substantial costs incurred in the Post Office scandal if found culpable, increasing pressure on the company behind the faulty Horizon software. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5bc4cdb/e0a96924-d93d-41fd-9c0a-262e79436746/14/postoffice-iStock-458068447-679-419-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4163164/fujitsu-repayment-demand-post-office-horizon-scandal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4163164/fujitsu-repayment-demand-post-office-horizon-scandal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4163164/fujitsu-repayment-demand-post-office-horizon-scandal Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:24:01 +0000 UK Tech Cluster Group calls for digital innovation policies to benefit all UK regions <img alt="UK Tech Cluster Group calls for digital innovation policies to benefit all UK regions" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/917cb88/7d140669-881b-4047-9886-9dbdf5208734/4/thumbnail-UKTCG-chair-Katie-Gallagher-with-MP-Alex-Davies-Jones-at-report-launch-at-House-of-Commons-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Report sets out the ways in which development of the tech industry can support social mobility and economic growth. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/917cb88/7d140669-881b-4047-9886-9dbdf5208734/4/thumbnail-UKTCG-chair-Katie-Gallagher-with-MP-Alex-Davies-Jones-at-report-launch-at-House-of-Commons-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4162117/uk-tech-cluster-group-calls-digital-innovation-policies-benefit-uk-regions https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4162117/uk-tech-cluster-group-calls-digital-innovation-policies-benefit-uk-regions https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4162117/uk-tech-cluster-group-calls-digital-innovation-policies-benefit-uk-regions Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:04:59 +0000 MoD cybersecurity worst in Whitehall, figures reveal <img alt="MoD cybersecurity worst in Whitehall, figures reveal" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8c86dc9/535ff414-0ece-4929-a8dc-bd0011540cc7/9/Atos-MoD-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK Ministry of Defence has by far the worst protected IT systems of any Whitehall department, with 11 "red-rated" systems. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8c86dc9/535ff414-0ece-4929-a8dc-bd0011540cc7/9/Atos-MoD-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161325/mod-cybersecurity-worst-whitehall-figures-reveal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161325/mod-cybersecurity-worst-whitehall-figures-reveal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161325/mod-cybersecurity-worst-whitehall-figures-reveal Mon, 8 Jan 2024 12:06:55 +0000 Demand for foreign born tech talent grows by nearly a third in just one year <img alt="Demand for foreign born tech talent grows by nearly a third in just one year" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0b25f77/adcbdb6e-783f-4cd9-9bcb-26be5c19a717/4/VISA-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Despite impressions to the contrary, the number of work permits issued for foreign IT professionals increased by nearly 13,000 during 2022 <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0b25f77/adcbdb6e-783f-4cd9-9bcb-26be5c19a717/4/VISA-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4158807/demand-foreign-born-tech-talent-grows-nearly https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4158807/demand-foreign-born-tech-talent-grows-nearly https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4158807/demand-foreign-born-tech-talent-grows-nearly Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:45:32 +0000 Google restricts political ads, X courts them as US election year looms <img alt="Google restricts political ads, X courts them as US election year looms" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f92581e/46a8327c-c5ca-4f1f-b34c-26683eb876ec/9/iStock-us-elections-2024-1481337701-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> With the US presidential election year on the horizon, Google and Twitter are taking very different approaches to election-related content and political advertising on their platforms. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f92581e/46a8327c-c5ca-4f1f-b34c-26683eb876ec/9/iStock-us-elections-2024-1481337701-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158529/google-restricts-political-ads-courts-us-election-looms https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158529/google-restricts-political-ads-courts-us-election-looms https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158529/google-restricts-political-ads-courts-us-election-looms Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:24:17 +0000 CMA invites comments on Microsoft-OpenAI partnership <img alt="CMA invites comments on Microsoft-OpenAI partnership" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5b112d0/88864aa2-39bb-419a-aa51-c42ae613bb5a/13/probe-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI, determining the possibility of a merger that could reshape the AI landscape. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5b112d0/88864aa2-39bb-419a-aa51-c42ae613bb5a/13/probe-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154999/cma-invites-comments-microsoft-openai-partnership https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154999/cma-invites-comments-microsoft-openai-partnership https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154999/cma-invites-comments-microsoft-openai-partnership Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:30:39 +0000 UK chipmaker Pragmatic Semiconductor secures record £182m in government and private funding <img alt="UK chipmaker Pragmatic Semiconductor secures record £182m in government and private funding" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/05ef94e/b4372eee-4270-479c-9431-abf8e3e95867/7/iStock-semiconductor-1373244134-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Cambridge-based Pragmatic Semiconductor has raised £182 million in a funding round led by the UK Infrastructure Bank and private equity firm M&G Investments. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/05ef94e/b4372eee-4270-479c-9431-abf8e3e95867/7/iStock-semiconductor-1373244134-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153817/uk-chipmaker-pragmatic-semiconductor-secures-record-gbp182m-government-private-funding https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153817/uk-chipmaker-pragmatic-semiconductor-secures-record-gbp182m-government-private-funding https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153817/uk-chipmaker-pragmatic-semiconductor-secures-record-gbp182m-government-private-funding Wed, 6 Dec 2023 12:01:25 +0000 IT Essentials: Capital control <img alt="IT Essentials: Capital control" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b7404cf/28f665ef-0d28-402e-9a51-8744eb100543/2/iStock-Money-spigot-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Should we be this comfortable handing responsibility to private firms? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b7404cf/28f665ef-0d28-402e-9a51-8744eb100543/2/iStock-Money-spigot-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4151902/essentials-capital-control https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4151902/essentials-capital-control https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4151902/essentials-capital-control Mon, 4 Dec 2023 11:00:33 +0000 Home Office inks £450m cloud deal with AWS amidst growing scrutiny <img alt="Home Office inks £450m cloud deal with AWS amidst growing scrutiny" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f2bbb6e/a0854ba3-11d6-4b2e-afcd-7a1289b67765/18/AWS-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK's Home Office has finalised a ground-breaking contract with Amazon Web Services (AWS). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f2bbb6e/a0854ba3-11d6-4b2e-afcd-7a1289b67765/18/AWS-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152467/uk-home-office-inks-gbp450m-cloud-deal-aws-amidst-growing-scrutiny https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152467/uk-home-office-inks-gbp450m-cloud-deal-aws-amidst-growing-scrutiny https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152467/uk-home-office-inks-gbp450m-cloud-deal-aws-amidst-growing-scrutiny Mon, 4 Dec 2023 08:30:49 +0000 UK claims world first agreement for Big Tech action on fraud <img alt="UK claims world first agreement for Big Tech action on fraud" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5a3b3c8/2ab199f5-02a8-4254-9e11-3138d80ad2c8/0/James-Cleverly-Lancaster-House-Nov-2023-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> A glitzy ceremony yesterday obscured details of exactly what the UK government achieved by getting big tech platforms to sign its voluntary Online Fraud Charter. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5a3b3c8/2ab199f5-02a8-4254-9e11-3138d80ad2c8/0/James-Cleverly-Lancaster-House-Nov-2023-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152313/uk-claims-world-agreement-big-tech-action-fraud https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152313/uk-claims-world-agreement-big-tech-action-fraud https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152313/uk-claims-world-agreement-big-tech-action-fraud Fri, 1 Dec 2023 13:28:51 +0000 Google and Canada strike deal to avert news ban under Online News Act <img alt="Google and Canada strike deal to avert news ban under Online News Act" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d301dfc/babeddf4-a865-4c25-a19f-aaba2aa9de97/5/smartphone-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Google has reached an agreement with the Canadian government to pay C$100 million (£58 million) annually to a fund supporting news organisations, putting an end to a contentious six-month stand-off. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d301dfc/babeddf4-a865-4c25-a19f-aaba2aa9de97/5/smartphone-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4151697/google-canada-strike-deal-avert-news-ban-online-news-act https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4151697/google-canada-strike-deal-avert-news-ban-online-news-act https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4151697/google-canada-strike-deal-avert-news-ban-online-news-act Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:03:13 +0000 IT Essentials: Making a Statement <img alt="IT Essentials: Making a Statement" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/84e20ce/78ce51a9-0ed1-4e4a-bf38-be22e61360b6/0/iStock-House-of-Commons-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Autumn Statement promised big things for UK tech, but investing in tech without supporting the workforce is a losing proposition. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/84e20ce/78ce51a9-0ed1-4e4a-bf38-be22e61360b6/0/iStock-House-of-Commons-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4149773/essentials-statement https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4149773/essentials-statement https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4149773/essentials-statement Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:13 +0000 Autumn Statement: Tax breaks and tech investment <img alt="Autumn Statement: Tax breaks and tech investment" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/37ade3f/a4a8d19a-0f34-4227-9ea7-d28b9e2d3b8d/1/iStock-Money-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement against a very similar economic background to last year's, despite falling inflation. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/37ade3f/a4a8d19a-0f34-4227-9ea7-d28b9e2d3b8d/1/iStock-Money-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4148968/autumn-statement-tax-breaks-tech-investment https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4148968/autumn-statement-tax-breaks-tech-investment https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4148968/autumn-statement-tax-breaks-tech-investment Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:06:25 +0000 Amazon, Meta settle UK antitrust investigations <img alt="Amazon, Meta settle UK antitrust investigations" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9ac70ec/db88b90d-62d3-4566-9e43-0dcf721f34d1/14/probe-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK's Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has reached an agreement with Meta and Amazon, securing commitments to ensure fair competition on their respective retail platforms. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9ac70ec/db88b90d-62d3-4566-9e43-0dcf721f34d1/14/probe-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4142317/amazon-meta-settle-uk-antitrust-investigations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4142317/amazon-meta-settle-uk-antitrust-investigations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4142317/amazon-meta-settle-uk-antitrust-investigations Sun, 5 Nov 2023 17:34:16 +0000 Rishi Sunak announces AI Safety Institute, outlines vision for global initiatives <img alt="Rishi Sunak announces AI Safety Institute, outlines vision for global initiatives" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d0c5f51/234cb0e4-390d-4e78-bbfa-c9ac6b856f31/21/artificial-intelligence-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Rishi Sunak has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a new AI Safety Institute and initiate a global expert panel on AI in a bid to foster international collaboration and ensure the safe development of AI technology. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d0c5f51/234cb0e4-390d-4e78-bbfa-c9ac6b856f31/21/artificial-intelligence-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139313/rishi-sunak-announces-ai-safety-institute-outlines-vision-global-initiatives https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139313/rishi-sunak-announces-ai-safety-institute-outlines-vision-global-initiatives https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139313/rishi-sunak-announces-ai-safety-institute-outlines-vision-global-initiatives Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:39:28 +0000 China imposes export controls on graphite used for EV batteries <img alt="China imposes export controls on graphite used for EV batteries" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/00b6c16/f7407b20-1214-4680-8773-d7524023049a/3/iStock-graphite-1197709918-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> China has announced export controls on certain categories of graphite, a material crucial for electric vehicle batteries. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/00b6c16/f7407b20-1214-4680-8773-d7524023049a/3/iStock-graphite-1197709918-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137685/china-imposes-export-controls-graphite-ev-batteries https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137685/china-imposes-export-controls-graphite-ev-batteries https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137685/china-imposes-export-controls-graphite-ev-batteries Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:46:18 +0000 iPhone-maker Foxconn faces investigation in China over tax and land use <img alt="iPhone-maker Foxconn faces investigation in China over tax and land use" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d84ee4a/fa7702f5-3ec9-407c-9a00-58a95235e314/16/China-flag-754582-1280-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about political motivations, China's tax authorities have initiated a series of investigations into Foxconn, the company responsible for manufacturing Apple's iconic iPhone. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d84ee4a/fa7702f5-3ec9-407c-9a00-58a95235e314/16/China-flag-754582-1280-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137579/iphone-maker-foxconn-investigation-china-tax-land https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137579/iphone-maker-foxconn-investigation-china-tax-land https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137579/iphone-maker-foxconn-investigation-china-tax-land Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:12:33 +0000