Both the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) and UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have pushed back against Meta’s decision to train large language models (LLMs) using public content users have shared on Facebook and Instagram. The DPC, acting on behalf of several European data protection authorities (DPAs), asked Meta to delay the training; while the …
The breach, discovered in October 2023, exposed nearly 7 million customers’ personal information, raising concerns about data security and customer notification practices. The joint investigation aims to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the incident. This includes determining the extent of exposed information and potential harm caused to affected users; assessing the adequacy of 23andMe’s security …
Michelle Donelan, head of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, unveiled the funding programme during the second day of the AI Seoul Summit. The UK’s AI Safety Institute (AISI) will lead the new initiative, which it will deliver in collaboration with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and The Alan Turing Institute. Shahar Avin, an AI …
As discussions began at the EU Telecommunications Ministers’ meeting, a diverse group of consumer associations, digital rights organisations and industry leaders highlighted their serious concerns over the prospective EU regulatory framework for telecommunications. They expressed concerns that the Commission’s recent initiatives could endanger the open internet and the competitive balance within the EU telecom market. These issues become …
One year after unveiling its £1 billion Semiconductor Strategy, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced the creation of the UK Semiconductor Institute. This independent body will serve as a central hub for the industry, fostering collaboration between businesses, universities, and research institutions. It will ensure researchers have the necessary equipment and …
Insider Brief The Financial Times showed that the reliability of GPS (Global Positioning System) has been increasingly compromised by intentional interference. Meanwhile, an academic-government-commercial partnership showed that recent advancements in quantum technology could lead to un-jammable communications. There are still challenges and work to do, but this recent quantum navigation demonstration shows that solutions may …
British tech companies and researchers will gain access to EU supercomputers after an official report warned that the UK was falling behind in the race for processing power. The Government will announce on Monday that the UK has joined the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking, an EU programme to pool access to the most …
Manufacturers will have to follow stricter rules if they want to sell “smart” gadgets in the UK after a new law came into effect. It is designed to ensure there is better security around devices such as baby monitors, televisions and speakers that are linked to the internet. These gadgets can pose a risk because …
Three UK has partnered with Internet Matters, as part of its commitment to promoting digital well-being and online safety for children and families. In light of the rise of social media usage amongst young people and digital safety being a key issue, the partnership underpins Threes Corporate Social Responsibility strategy to …
The UK’s regulatory authority, Ofcom, is launching a consultation in response to the growing trend of children as young as five engaging with the internet. This move comes amid concerns over the potential risks posed to children online, prompting Ofcom to explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated tools in safeguarding young users. …