TikTok bans: What the evidence says about security and privacy concerns
The U.K. prime minister, Rishi Sunak, recently hinted that he may ban the social media application TikTok from devices used by government employees.
Mar 15, 2023
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Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF
Journalism is being battered by propaganda and increasingly sophisticated fakes, aided by AI software and a failure of oversight from tech companies, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Wednesday.
May 3, 2023
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Automotive
What the decision to curtail high speed rail and embrace cars means for the UK's cities
If you consider the decision by the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, to cancel phase two of the high-speed rail project, HS2 in the context of the government's growing pro-car stance, the potential ramifications for the country ...
Oct 9, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
UK, US, China sign AI safety pledge at UK summit
Countries including the UK, United States and China on Wednesday agreed the "need for international action" as political and tech leaders gathered for the world's first summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety.
Nov 1, 2023
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Australian leader urges Facebook to lift its news blockade
Australia's prime minister on Friday urged Facebook to lift its ban on news access for Australian users and return to the negotiating table with media organizations, warning that other countries would follow his government's ...
Feb 19, 2021
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Facebook fails again to detect hate speech in ads
The test couldn't have been much easier—and Facebook still failed.
Jun 9, 2022
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Political and tech leaders tackle AI safety at inaugural summit
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday hosts political and tech leaders at the inaugural global AI safety summit, predicting the technology will radically alter society for generations to come.
Nov 2, 2023
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Israel probes alleged Pegasus use to spy on citizens
Israel's justice minister on Wednesday pledged a full investigation into allegations that the controversial Pegasus spyware was used on Israeli citizens, including people who led protests against former premier Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jan 19, 2022
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How Sunak's back-pedaling on net zero could damage efforts to decarbonize Britain's homes
Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, has announced his government will scrap or delay a number of measures designed to help the UK reach net zero by 2050, with a particular focus on housing. This includes getting rid of impending ...
Sep 22, 2023
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'Operation Beethoven': Dutch 2.5bn-euro charm offensive to keep ASML
The Dutch government on Thursday unveiled a plan worth 2.5 billion euros to retain global firms like chip giant ASML amid fears of a far-right clampdown on immigration.
Mar 28, 2024
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