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The power of representation in cybersecurity

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As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.
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Google expands Gemini Deep Think for research, APIs

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Google extends its Gemini 3 Deep Think reasoning mode to researchers and developers, opening early access through the Gemini API for advanced work.
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Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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The pioneer who coined AGI forecasts 2026 as a pivotal year of steady AI gains, from memory-rich assistants to robots in human spaces.
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Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, boosting coding & security

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, enhancing coding, reasoning, and security with improved performance and resistance to cyber attacks.
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A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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UK A-level results show a surge in STEM subjects, boosting hopes for skilled workers to meet net-zero and digital economy goals by 2050.
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IXL Learning acquires MyTutor to boost UK online tutoring

Fri, 30th May 2025
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IXL Learning has acquired UK-based MyTutor to expand online tutoring, reaching over 200,000 families amid rising demand for personalised education support.
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Google unveils Gemini AI upgrade for universal assistant vision

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google unveiled Gemini AI upgrade, aiming to create a universal assistant with advanced planning, simulation and task management capabilities.
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UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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A study reveals the UK's STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.
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Generative AI and the rise of 'AI-nxiety'

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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'AI-nxiety' amongst tech professionals is prevalent, but generative AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat, potentially driving further innovation and efficiency within the industry.
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IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Gayathri Natarajan, a Program Manager at Synopsys Inc, shares her journey from Chennai to California as she explores the significance of STEM in her life and role as a female empowerment advocate.
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King's College to invest £45.5m in interdisciplinary science innovation

Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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King's College London to infuse £45.5m into science-focused initiatives, establishing interdisciplinary research hubs and creating 64 academic roles in bid to spur innovation and drive UK economic growth.
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Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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UK leaders call for action to alleviate the digital skills gap, especially for women, amid rising tech sector demand.
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FICO's global optimisation solver for complex problems

Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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FICO, the analytics software expert, has released a global mathematical optimisation solver as part of FICO Xpress 9.2 Optimisation.