Politics stories
AI images skew UK jobs towards white, male workers
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data science
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martech
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genai
A study finds AI image tools depicting UK jobs in 2025 heavily favour white, male workers, deepening existing gender and racial imbalances.
UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy
Wed, 28th May 2025
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partner programmes
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financial systems
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supply chain
UK CEOs are delaying investments and reshaping strategies amid trade uncertainties, with 83% postponing plans due to recent tariff changes, finds EY survey.
Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Bitcoin: What's Trump got to do with it?
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Ripple's £5 million donation to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, alongside significant backing from crypto firms, highlights a strategic shift in US politics.
Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model
Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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facebook
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online safety
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politics
Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta's new community-driven content moderation model, igniting controversy over its potential to worsen misinformation online.
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.
UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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government
Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.
Experts urge government action on AI misinformation regulation
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ai
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digital strategy
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skills shortage
AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.
Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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encryption
Privacy concerns around Microsoft's new Recall feature lead experts to advise businesses on protective measures, including policy updates and advanced IT solutions.
'UK's crucial infrastructure under major threat from cyber attacks' report reveals
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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power / energy
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government
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electricity
The National Cyber Security Centre's annual review reveals a sustained and significant cyber threat to the UK's crucial infrastructure.
Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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oracle
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ethics
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dei
Over 7,000 Oracle employees urge the company to reassess its ethics and diversity stance after founder Larry Ellison's public support for Donald Trump.
Wellington technology group create an AI politician
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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ai
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politics
A Wellington tech group launches SAM, the Virtual Politician, to explore if AI can improve political engagement and decision-making by providing unbiased facts.