Government rejects an AI kill switch because you cannot simply turn AI off
Experts warn a British AI kill switch has a major flaw The government is questioning whether Britain could do much to control the most serious AI risks on its own, even if ministers were given the power to shut down systems during an emergency. The idea has been under discussion in Parliament in recent weeks. […]
1 month ago
AI healthcare is coming to the NHS, and the rulebook dates from the hip-replacement era
Here’s what it means According to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, the UK needs new laws for AI healthcare products used in the NHS. As the use of AI in the sector rises, the watchdog that regulates every medical device in the UK has published 44 recommendations. It was an independent commission with […]
1 month ago
AI voice cloning: Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville demand a new UK law
Performers demanding greater protection against AI voice cloning Matt Lucas, Hugh Bonneville and Nicola Coughlan are among more than 80 performers who have written to the government demanding greater protection against AI voice cloning. They want Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce legislation giving every person in the UK a legal right to their own […]
1 month ago
BT landline switch off: UK households urged to check postcodes ahead of traditional network shutdown
One simple check could save your landline Millions of households across the UK are being urged to check whether they are affected by one of the biggest changes to the country’s communications network in decades. The UK’s ageing copper landline network is gradually being phased out as customers are moved over to Digital Voice, a […]
2 months ago
Apple confirms iPhone attacks as millions left unprotected
There are important steps to protect yourself Some iPhones are at risk of being hacked by mercenary spyware, Apple has confirmed, as it has raised new concerns about device security and surveillance. Just before the Christmas holidays, Apple released fixes for two actively exploited security flaws in order to fight this risk. What is mercenary […]
9 months ago
Apple issues warning for people who charge their iPhone while they’re sleeping
Doing so could have major consequences Most people find that there’s no better time to charge your iPhone than when you’re asleep at night. Waking up in the morning, both fully recharged, it sets the tone for the rest of the day however Apple have warned that doing this could have major consequences. Apple have […]
10 months ago