tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Viscount Camrose 2024-05-21T06:00:09+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-ai-pioneers-share-1-million-in-prizes-as-government-unveils-inaugural-manchester-prize-finalists 2024-05-21T06:00:09+01:00 British AI pioneers share £1 million in prizes as government unveils inaugural Manchester Prize finalists Ten teams from across the country have been chosen as finalists of the inaugural Manchester Prize. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/science-leaders-back-uks-professor-mark-thomson-to-lead-cern 2024-05-02T00:01:03+01:00 Science leaders back UK’s Professor Mark Thomson to lead CERN Some of the leading minds from across the world of science have given their backing to Professor Mark Thomson’s bid to be the next Director-General of CERN. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-laws-to-protect-consumers-from-cyber-criminals-come-into-force-in-the-uk 2024-04-29T00:00:00+01:00 New laws to protect consumers from cyber criminals come into force in the UK From today, regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will take effect, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-ontario-to-share-knowledge-and-technology-behind-the-national-underground-asset-register 2024-03-26T00:00:00+00:00 UK and Ontario to share knowledge and technology behind the National Underground Asset Register UK and Ontario sign a collaboration agreement at the Geospatial Summit to share the knowledge and technology behind the National Underground Asset Register. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/geospatial-commission-funded-tool-demonstrates-potential-for-ai-to-transform-decisions-about-land-use 2024-03-22T00:00:00+00:00 Geospatial Commission-funded tool demonstrates potential for AI to transform decisions about land use The Geospatial Commission and The Alan Turing Institute are exploring how artificial intelligence can be applied to support decisions about the UK’s land. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/business-leaders-urged-to-toughen-up-cyber-attack-protections 2024-01-23T00:00:00+00:00 Business leaders urged to toughen up cyber attack protections New guidelines to help directors and business leaders boost their resilience against cyber threats. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/prize-opens-for-ai-energy-environment-and-infrastructure-innovations 2023-12-07T09:00:01+00:00 Prize opens for AI energy, environment, and infrastructure innovations Entries now open for the Manchester Prize, with a focus on AI innovations across energy, the environment and infrastructure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-business-guidance-to-boost-skills-and-unlock-benefits-of-ai 2023-11-30T00:01:00+00:00 New business guidance to boost skills and unlock benefits of AI New draft guidance will support businesses to upskill their workers with the tools they need for jobs alongside AI tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-digital-map-of-underground-pipes-and-cables-on-track-to-grow-economy-by-5-billion 2023-11-23T00:00:00+00:00 New digital map of underground pipes and cables on track to grow economy by £5 billion NUAR now available across England and Wales; measures introduced to deliver efficiency and economic growth from better access to underground infrastructure data. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-innovation-challenge-launched-to-tackle-bias-in-ai-systems 2023-10-16T00:00:00+01:00 New innovation challenge launched to tackle bias in AI systems UK companies can apply for up to £400,000 in government investment to fund innovative new solutions which tackle bias and discrimination in AI systems. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/location-data-can-help-build-the-ev-chargepoint-network-of-tomorrow 2023-08-30T00:00:00+01:00 Location data can help build the EV chargepoint network of tomorrow New report sets out how location data can support local authorities to make good decisions about where EV chargepoints should be installed. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tens-of-thousands-of-students-receive-free-training-to-build-cyber-skills 2023-08-22T14:31:53+01:00 Tens of thousands of students receive free training to build cyber skills Schools are being encouraged to take advantage of free resources to boost cyber skills and set up aspiring young people to aim for careers in cyber. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ai-to-help-uk-industries-cut-carbon-emissions-on-path-to-net-zero 2023-08-15T16:03:00+01:00 AI to help UK industries cut carbon emissions on path to net zero New artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will accelerate industrial decarbonisation across the country, with nearly £4 million in government funding for green innovations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-numbers-looking-to-kickstart-new-careers-in-cyber 2023-06-26T15:24:20+01:00 Record numbers looking to kickstart new careers in cyber The Upskill in Cyber programme is part of the government's efforts to bridge a digital skills gap in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-geospatial-strategy-to-boost-uks-standing-as-location-technology-leader 2023-06-16T10:30:08+01:00 New Geospatial Strategy to boost UK’s standing as location technology leader From maps to apps, the Government’s refreshed Geospatial Strategy will ensure the UK stays ahead of the curve in revolutionising location data and technologies up to 2030. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/technology-secretary-holds-roundtable-with-leading-ai-innovators 2023-06-02T09:44:34+01:00 Technology Secretary holds roundtable with leading AI innovators Chloe Smith meets with a number of leading senior AI leaders at Downing Street for roundtable. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/geospatial-commission-recommends-creation-of-new-taskforce-for-land-use 2023-05-23T00:00:00+01:00 Geospatial Commission recommends creation of new taskforce for land use New report sets out how integrating data, science and innovation can help make better use of UK land. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secure-connected-places-cyber-security-playbook-launched 2023-05-16T09:00:00+01:00 Secure Connected Places: Cyber Security Playbook launched New guide will help UK communities innovate and build ‘smart cities’ while keeping data safe from cyber threats. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/starting-gun-fired-on-preparations-for-new-product-security-regime 2023-05-12T11:52:23+01:00 Starting gun fired on preparations for new product security regime Countdown begins for new minimum security standards regime for all consumer products with internet connectivity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-pilot-use-of-innovative-eo-technology-for-public-services 2023-04-28T00:00:00+01:00 UK to pilot use of innovative EO technology for public services The Geospatial Commission pilot will see public sector bodies able to access and test high resolution Earth Observation (EO) data and services.