Posts Tagged ‘UK’
What To Do If Your Mobile Is Stolen?
In this article, we look at the key actions to take if your mobile phone is stolen, how to protect your data, and ways to reduce the risk of theft in the first place. Phone Theft on the Rise Mobile phone theft is an increasing concern in the UK, with incidents on the rise, particularly…
Read MoreOpenAI Launches Sora (in the UK) and GPT-4.5
OpenAI has launched Sora, its AI-powered video generation tool, and GPT-4.5, its latest and most advanced language model, in the UK, marking a major leap in artificial intelligence technology and sparking debate across creative and technological industries. What is Sora and Why Has It Only Just Arrived in the UK? Sora is OpenAI’s revolutionary text-to-video…
Read MoreApple Stops Advanced Data Protection Feature in the UK
Apple has announced the removal of its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) tool from customers in the United Kingdom, following a contentious dispute with the UK government over user data access. Debate Ignited The decision, which sees one of the world’s leading tech companies bowing out of a security standoff, has ignited debates over digital privacy,…
Read MoreLaw Firm Restricts AI Access After Surge in Usage
It’s been reported that international law firm Hill Dickinson has introduced new restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools following a sharp increase in staff engagement with the technology. What Happened? The development was first reported by the BBC after it allegedly obtained an internal email from Hill Dickinson’s senior management. The email…
Read MoreUK and US Refuse To Sign Paris Summit AI Declaration
At the recent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, the UK and the United States refused to sign an international declaration advocating for “inclusive and sustainable” AI development. 60 Other Nations Signed It With 60 other nations (including China, France, India, and Canada) endorsing the agreement, the absence of two major AI powerhouses has ignited some…
Read MoreUK’s New Cyber Severity Scale
The UK’s Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) has now started categorising cyber events using a scale designed to assess the impact and severity of attacks (similar to the Richter scale for earthquakes). What is the Cyber Monitoring Centre? The Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) is an independent, non-profit organisation founded by the UK’s insurance industry to enhance…
Read MoreUK Government Demands Apple Reveal Your Data
The UK government has reportedly ordered Apple to grant it access to encrypted data stored in iCloud by users worldwide, a move that has sparked fierce debate over privacy, security, and government surveillance. IPA The demand, issued under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA), represents one of the most significant clashes between a government and…
Read MoreUK To Get Digital Driving Licences In 2025
According to a recent report from The Times, the UK is set to roll out digital driving licences in 2025, as a voluntary initiative, accessible via a government smartphone app. What Are Digital Driving Licences? Digital driving licences are virtual versions of the traditional photocard driving licence. Stored on a secure government app, they will serve…
Read MorePM’s Plans To Boost AI Across The UK
Following UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s speech promising that the government plans to use AI across the UK to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently, we look at what this actually means and how it could be done. Speech The UK government has unveiled a transformative plan to harness artificial intelligence (AI) as the…
Read MoreVodafone and Three Merge (With Conditions)
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Vodafone’s £15 billion merger with Three UK, subject to strict legally binding conditions. Investment Crucial The decision, outlined in a statement on the UK government’s website, hinges on commitments from the companies to invest billions in a joint 5G rollout across the UK while safeguarding consumer interests…
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