All articles by Sophia Waterfield
Sophia Waterfield
IoT innovation for adult social care held back by ‘lack of ambition’
Smart home technology can support adult social care but users’ needs are not being met, a think tank has warned.
Using big data to prevent brain injuries during childbirth
Researchers at Oxford University are using big data to help midwives prevent potentially lethal brain injuries during childbirth.
Investment urgently needed as UK internet infrastructure transitions to fibre
Greater broadband speeds can be achieved using existing UK infrastructure, research has found. But it won’t be more than a stopgap solution.
Neurodiversity offers tech leaders an ESG opportunity
By accommodating neurodiversity, tech leaders can support ESG goals while tapping into a valuable talent base.
Businesses must ‘play their part’ in funding AI skills, says UK policy chief
The UK government hopes that businesses will pay for at least 25% of its postgraduate AI scholarship scheme.
AI can help trainee teachers identify special educational needs
A study finds that AI could help trainee teachers practice their diagnosis of special educational needs.
Microsoft disrupts ‘Russian nation-state’ cyberattacks on Ukraine
Crackdown on Russian APTs continues as Microsoft disrupts cyberattacks on Ukraine.
‘Fibre In Water’ to deliver high-speed broadband in Yorkshire
The project to provide broadband through water pipes could go live as early as 2024.
Why the UK government needs to take police facial recognition seriously
New guidance will help police forces use live facial recognition more effectively but more transparency and oversight is needed.
‘Data localisation’ is seeping into UK public sector contracts
The requirement to keep data in the UK is appearing in public sector IT contracts, says trade body techUK.