All articles by Sophia Waterfield
Sophia Waterfield
Crown Commercial Service announces new procurement deal for public sector IT
Three frameworks have been consolidated into one in a move the agency says is designed to help SMEs win contracts.
Adult social care IT projects given £3m funding boost by UK government
A new investment fund has provided millions to selected councils and ICSs in the UK to transform care using digital technology.
Snap may have failed to identify and assess risks of My AI chatbot, ICO warns
The company must address concerns that it didn’t properly assess risks associated with the generative AI system.
UK and allies snub Europe with new global telecoms initiative
The group aims to promote network innovation, but will try to do it without the involvement of major players in the telco supply chain.
ICO issues new guidance for employee monitoring at work
The guidelines are released as research shows 70% of UK workers do not want to be monitored by their employer.
Guidance issued for public sector AI use as Whitehall trials chatbots
A civil servants union says legislation is needed to regulate the use of AI by public sector organisations.
IT industry calls on Rishi Sunak to make ethics a priority at AI safety summit
Industry figures polled in new research want the UK take the opportunity to become a leading voice in AI ethical standards.
Majority of GPs believe assistive technology could help dementia patients
Solutions such as AI, smart glasses and augmented reality could help lift the quality of life for patients, according to a new survey.
Why GDS turned to containers to meet GOV.UK digital demand
Described as the largest software infrastructure project in UK government history, the switch should make the platform more scalable.
Funding for smart street lamps could boost UK 5G connectivity
A pilot scheme will look at how local authorities can utilise the technology to unlock economic and environmental benefits.