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UK councils show worrying laxity in AI usage policies
Artificial Intelligence

UK councils show worrying laxity in AI usage policies

FOI data reveal a 'shocking' laxity among UK councils in regulating workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage, with three-quarters lacking usage policies and over a third permitting AI use without policy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Fintech

Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit

Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy
Human Capital Management

Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy

Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos
Unified Communications

EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen urges Europe to increase AI adoption for competitiveness at the World Economic Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
OpenUK announces speaker lineup for State of Open Con 24
Hyperscale

OpenUK announces speaker lineup for State of Open Con 24

OpenUK reveals speaker roster of over 140 leading tech, open source, law, and policy experts for SOOCon24 conference. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
2024 to witness renewed focus on cyber resilience
Cloud Security

2024 to witness renewed focus on cyber resilience

2024 to witness a renewed focus on cyber resilience, a growing talent gap, resurgence in AI-enhanced cyberattacks, and strategic focus on cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Policy stories

The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education

Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech

Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.

By Sumedha Dutta • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Rising fraudulent ads on search engines prompt calls for vigilance
Malware

Rising fraudulent ads on search engines prompt calls for vigilance

Rising instances of fraudulent software ads on search engines lead to heightened scrutiny and calls for user vigilance, warns cybersecurity firm Oxylabs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched
EduTech

Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched

OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Policy stories

Why your AI policy must fit the needs of your company
Generative AI

Why your AI policy must fit the needs of your company

As AI technology permeates workplaces, businesses must tailor AI policies to their unique needs, ensuring compliance with emerging laws and ethical standards.

By Alastair Miller • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July
Ransomware

Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July

Tesserent will lead the Victorian Cyber Security Showcase on 23 July in Melbourne, uniting government and private sectors to address evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Data Army unveils new dataset for property market insights
Unified Communications

Data Army unveils new dataset for property market insights

Data Army has launched the Australia Post Movers Statistics dataset on Snowflake, aiding real estate firms in strategic planning and decision-making with enriched data insights.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value
Firewalls

From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value

Three small steps can enable organisations to realise significant gains from their existing tools, and to substantially improve their security posture.

By Wayne Phillips • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
More & Tangerine to align with Teleco Financial Hardship Standard 2024
Accessibility

More & Tangerine to align with Teleco Financial Hardship Standard 2024

More and Tangerine adapting to Telecommunications Financial Hardship Industry Standard 2024, affirming commitment to affordability and accessibility of services amid financial challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
AgSmart Connect to launch crucial agri-tech adoption research
EduTech

AgSmart Connect to launch crucial agri-tech adoption research

Understanding Farmer Literacy and Adoption of Agri-Innovation in Australia research to be unveiled at AgSmart Connect event, revealing key insights into Aussie farmers' interaction with agri-tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia
Solar power

Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia

Climate and energy policy veteran, Darren Gladman, assumes the pivotal role of Energy Policy and Regulatory Manager at SMA Australia, aiming to effect climate-friendly energy reforms.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024