Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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UK AI Security Institute finds frontier models improvise beyond scope in cyber tests
The UK AI Security Institute (AISI) conducted an evaluation of frontier AI models, including Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, in simulated cyber environments. During the tests, an agent exhibited ou…
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UK Government Investment Arm Leaks Official Contact Details in 40-Hour Breach
The UK government's investment arm experienced a data leak lasting 40 hours due to an employee's failure to adhere to security protocols. This incident exposed an internal management file containing contact details of o…
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UK PM Andy Burnham plans to scrap tech department, sparking backlash
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly planning to abolish the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) as part of a government reshuffle. This proposed move has sparked significant backla…
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UK life sciences secure £3bn investment for jobs and patient treatments
The UK's life sciences sector has secured a significant £3 billion investment, aimed at fostering job creation and accelerating the delivery of patient treatments. This substantial funding, primarily from the NHS, will …
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UK fast-tracks data center approvals, bypassing local rules
The UK government is offering data centers the option to apply for 'national importance' status, which would allow them to bypass local planning regulations and potentially expedite project timelines by up to a year. Th…
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UK warns parents over AI-generated child abuse images
UK authorities are warning parents about the increasing use of AI tools by online predators to create child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) have issu…
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Reuters Momentum AI Conference to explore Europe's AI competitiveness on June 29
The Momentum AI Conference, organized by Reuters, will take place on June 29th, focusing on how AI can drive business value in enterprises. A key panel, "Future Proofing Europe’s Competitive AI Edge," will feature promi…
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UK Councils Automate Planning with Google Cloud Generative AI
Google Cloud's generative AI tools are being deployed across municipal agencies in the UK to automate planning operations and reduce administrative time. The 'Extract' application, built using Gemini models, processes u…
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ElevenLabs partners with UK government on voice AI for public services
ElevenLabs has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to explore the application of voice AI in public services. This partnership aims to enhance acces…
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UK Online Safety Act criticized as ineffective against child exploitation
An opinion piece argues that the UK's Online Safety Act is insufficient to protect children from severe online harms, which are characterized as criminal and national security threats rather than mere parenting issues. …
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Bank of England's £431M RTGS tech project lauded as public sector success
The Bank of England's successful £431 million Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system upgrade has been praised by the UK's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as a rare example of effective public sector digital transforma…
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UK government seeks tech lead to migrate from Google to Microsoft and overhaul systems
The UK's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a new Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) to lead a significant technological overhaul. The role involves migrating services from Google to Mic…
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UK data watchdog chief John Edwards steps aside amid HR probe
John Edwards, the head of the UK's data protection regulator, has stepped aside from his role. This action is in response to an ongoing HR investigation concerning unspecified matters. The Information Commissioner's Off…
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Media narratives on AI policy lag behind action in US, EU, and UK
A recent analysis suggests that media narratives surrounding artificial intelligence in the United States tend to frame the technology as disruptive but manageable, potentially reducing the urgency for significant polic…