All articles by Cristina Lago
Cristina Lago
Bill Gates is giving the UK £200m to invest in green tech, but is it enough?
The Microsoft founder’s commitment to green tech has matched the government’s, creating a £400m fund for innovators. But experts fear it could just be a drop in the ocean.
Facial recognition in schools is here: Are we ready for it?
Schools in Scotland have deployed facial recognition systems in their canteens. Experts fear more surveillance technology could follow.
Will the new Gov.uk app learn from the failure of Verify?
A new government app could help more citizens access digital public services. But the project must take heed of past mistakes if it is to be a success.
How would the removal of the ‘human-in-the-loop’ on AI decisions affect CIOs?
Industry body BCS, the UK’s Chartered Institute for IT, says human review of AI decisions must remain as the UK government ponders changes to data laws.
Cybersecurity strategy: Heineken UK’s infosec chief shares top tips
Dr Zibby Kwecka shares the ingredients of an effective cybersecurity strategy.
No, Brazil is not making bitcoin legal tender
Despite reports to the contrary, Brazil has no immediate plans to integrate bitcoin into its financial system. Such a move would be fraught with difficulties.
Is a coordinated international approach the way to regulate Big Tech?
Australia, the EU and the UK could develop a shared antitrust framework to rein in tech’s biggest names. But is an international regulatory approach a realistic prospect?
Teaching civil servants to work like start-ups
Launched last week, the Public School of Technology aims to boost UK public sector workers’ digital skills by exposing them to the working methods of the tech start-up scene.
New charter promises fair implementation of emerging technology across London
Announced today by mayor Sadiq Khan, the new Emerging Technology Charter for London aims to provide companies with guidelines on how to implement smart city tech with fairness and transparency.
Estonia invites global innovators to join ‘country-sized hackathon’
The Baltic country’s new Digital Testbed Framework allows international developers to use its digital government platforms as a testbed for new solutions.