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Mandatory ID for social media would solve some problems — but create a lot more
Source: The Next Web
BCS Manifesto sets vision for technology through ethics, education, and equity
Source: Engineering Council
2024 International e-Assessment Awards Winners Announced
Source: FE News
Ealing IT expert made OBE for his work with schools
Source: Ealing Times
Women in computing pioneer recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list
Source: Wales 247
MBE for Aberystwyth women in computing pioneer
Source: Cambrian News
Women in computing pioneer recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list
Source: Herald Wales
Code First Girls reaches 200,000 coding milestone
Source: ShinyShiny
Steps needed to prevent another Horizon scandal
Source: Financial Times
What is a cyber attack? As NHS declares 'critical incident' and cancels operations, how hackers exploit 'flaws' in systems to seize control
Source: Verified News Explorer Network
'Unethical' tech leaders should be struck off like negligent doctors, industry body says
Source: ITPro
UK tech companies are failing disabled people – here’s how to fix it
Source: UK Tech News
BCS Manifesto sets vision for technology through ethics, education, and equity
Source: Engineering Council
London hospitals declare critical incident after cyber-attack disrupts services
Source: The London Weekly
Critical incident declared as cyber attack affects major London hospitals
Source: The Standard
Expert reaction to cyber-attack on major London hospitals
Source: Science Media Centre
‘Streeting, Akehurst, who next? How campaigns can fight deepfake attacks’
Source: Labourlist
Strike off unethical tech bosses, professional body urges next government
Source: Business Biscuit
What is a cyber attack? As NHS declares 'critical incident' and cancels operations, how hackers exploit 'flaws' in systems to seize control
Source: Mail Online
BCS advocates that unethical tech leaders should be ‘struck off’
Source: UK Authority
Strike off unethical AI bosses ‘like doctors’, professional body urges next government
Source: London Daily News
Elizabeth Anderson: Ending digital poverty
Source: Governance & Leadership
AI added to ‘outdated’ computer science GCSE
Source: Tes Magazine
Cardiff students achieve success at BCSWomen Lovelace Colloquium
Source: Cardiff University
Tech, we have a problem (and a solution): Addressing gender disparity
Source: She Can Code
Cardiff University hosts launch event for brand new BCS Wales Hub
Source: Cardiff University
How a deepfake Richard Nixon on show at a Norwich museum could help safeguard democracy
Source: ITV News
BCS Spokesperson Andy Twelves speaks to Times Radio
Source: YouTube
BCS Fellow Prof Victoria Baines spoke to ITV News tonight about the risk of Deepfakes on the integrity of elections around the world
Source: YouTube
Tech experts express concern over deepfakes and misinformation around General Election
Source: Business Biscuit
Most tech experts concerned on the impact AI will have on UK democracy, survey finds
Source: Holyrood
Mainstream media should ‘fight misinformation’ on polling day, say tech experts
Source: National Technology News
BCS launches digital campaign to showcase the Digital Pioneers shaping our world
Source: Wired Gov
Tech experts believe mainstream media should fight misinformation on polling day, despite media coverage ban
Source: Wired Gov
Tech pros call for rule change to allow media to refute AI-powered misinformation on election day
Source: Public Technology net
When defense is the best form of attack
Source: Politico
TUC creates draft bill to ensure worker protections in the age of AI
Source: Nautilus International
Regulating AI at work: TUC publishes draft bill
Source: Aegis News
Narrowing the gender gap in computing
Source: Education Business
Rashik Parmar receives prestigious Freedom of The City of London award
Source: Wired Gov
Deepfakes a major risk for the General Election, according to research with the tech profession
Source: Wired Gov
Deepfakes a major concern for general election, say IT professionals
Source: The Standard
London mayoral election: beware the terrible rise of deepfakes
Source: The Standard
Deepfakes a Major Risk for UK General Election, Say BCS
Source: Ifip News
Deepfakes a major concern for general election, say IT professionals
Source: Daily Mail
IT professionals fear AI-generated fake content could influence general election
Source: The Mirror
TUC publishes legislative proposal to protect workers from AI
Source: Computer Weekly
TUC: UK is 'losing race against time' to regulate AI in the workplace
Source: Politics.co.uk
BCS to host event for people looking to (re)enter the tech workforce
Source: TBE Swindon and Wiltshire
Return, restart, or pivot into tech – BCS event for people looking to (re)enter the tech workforce
Source: Wired Gov
Have AI got news for you
Source: Robotics and Automation
Forget the tech, if the AI industry wants to thrive it must win over public opinion
Source: City AM
Security community mourns the death of Ross Anderson
Source: iapp
Obituary: Professor Ross Anderson, pioneer in security engineering and campaigner
Source: Computer Weekly
Security pioneer Ross Anderson dies at 67
Source: The Register
A guide against AI-driven phishing: how to avoid cyberattacks
Source: Business & Industry
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, announce new president
Source: ScotlandIS
Fears China could cyber attack the NHS by exploiting software flaw that saw 'hostile' Beijing-backed actors access personal details of 40million Brits
Source: Mail Online
BCS names Alastair Revell as its new president
Source: Business Biscuit
Alastair Revell appointed as new BCS president
Source: Tech Register
New President announced at BCS
Source: TBE Swindon and Wiltshire
Alastair Revell appointed as new BCS president
Source: IT Pro
New President of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT announced
Source: Engineering Council
Encouraging diversity and talent in tech
Source: Director of Finance
Gender Diversity In The Technology Sector
Source: Cyber Security Intelligence
Princess of Wales photo controversy shows need for watermark scheme, says expert
Source: Business Biscuit
Kate camera controversy shows need for ‘Guaranteed originals’, says expert
Source: Wired Gov
Princess Kate photo scandal triggers calls for watermarking untouched images
Source: The Next Web
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Announce New President
Source: Digit News
Empowering Change: Advancing women in tech and closing gender gaps
Source: Tech Spark
2024 Lumen Prize Elevates Prize Pool and Calls for Worldwide Digital Art Entries
Source: News Anyway
Lumen Prize 2024 Expands Fund and Invites Global Digital Art Submissions – Z News Service
Source: Business News
Spring Statement 2024: What does it mean for tech?
Source: Computing
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to the Spring Budget
Source: Foreign Affairs.co.nz
Pre-election Budget 2024
Source: Wired Gov
Business leaders give cautious welcome to Budget 2024
Source: Business Biscuit
Spring Budget 2024: The reaction
Source: TBE Swindon and Wiltshire
Spring Budget provides £3.4 billion for NHS reform
Source: UK Authority
Elon Musk is ‘wrong’ that no jobs will be needed in the future – says poll of tech expert
Source: TALiNT International
Anglian Water to hire more than 800 new apprentices to help deliver £9bn investment plans
Source: Water Magazine
Nottinghamshire Police launches digital forensics apprenticeship
Source: UK Authority
Expert reaction to the Spring Budget
Source: Science Media Centre
Spring Budget 2024: Scottish Tech Highlights
Source: Digit News
Chancellor targets £36bn productivity boost with £4.2bn digital transformation plan
Source: Computer Weekly
What is a digital apprenticeship and should your firm take on apprentices?
Source: IT Pro
Elon Musk is ‘wrong’ that no jobs will be needed in the future – says poll of tech experts
Source: Wired Gov
Elon Musk is ‘wrong’ that no jobs will be needed in the future – says poll of tech experts
Source: London Daily News
BCS says AI Experts should be Licensed and Able to Blow the Whistle on Bosses
Source: ifip news
Women are applying for Computing degrees in record numbers and slowly narrowing the diversity gap, new data shows
Source: London Daily News
Record number of women apply for UK computing degrees
Source: Research Professional News
Surge in female computing degree applications shows the tide is slowly turning on tech sector gender diversity
Source: IT Pro
Shattering the Code: UK's Young Women Spearhead Growth in Computing Applications
Source: bnn breaking
Women are applying for Computing degrees in record numbers and slowly narrowing the diversity gap, new data shows
Source: Wired Gov
More Young Women Applying for Computing Degrees, New Data Shows
Source: Digitfyi
UK sees 10% rise in female university computing applications
Source: CMOtech
Women are applying for computing degrees in record numbers and slowly narrowing the diversity gap
Source: BusinessBiscuit
Scotland-domiciled applicants for computing university degrees rises by 9% – but female rates lagging behind UK
Source: FutureScot
Government pushes career transforming bootcamps with £70K salaries for Gen Z
Source: Bdaily News
BCS Warns Against 'AI version' of Post Office Scandal
Source: Scotland IS
More Young Women Applying for Computing Degrees, New Data Shows
Source: Digit News
Male workers say sexism in the tech industry is “rare” - women would disagree
Source: ITPro
BCS Advocates for Licensing of AI Professionals to Safeguard Ethical Standards
Source: BNN
BCS Warns Against ‘AI Version’ of Post Office Scandal
Source: Digit News
AI ethics advocates propose licensing and whistleblower channels to prevent Post Office-style scandals
Source: Cryptopolitan
To prevent ‘AI’s Post Office’, experts should be licensed and able to blow the whistle on bosses - says professional body
Source: Wired Gov
Whistleblowing and professional licenses are key to preventing the ‘AI version’ of Post Office scandal – BCS
Source: Business Biscuit
Create AI pro register to uphold ethics, says BCS
Source: Zephyrnet
BCS calls for professional licenses for use of AI
Source: TBE Swindon and Wiltshire
BCS calls for public register of AI practitioners
Source: Tech Monitor
Living with AI and emerging technologies: Meeting ethical challenges through professional standards
Source: Wired Gov
BCS calls for register and code of conduct for AI technologists
Source: UK Authority
IT body proposes that AI pros get leashed and licensed to uphold ethics
Source: The Register
Weston College students wow by joining forces with the British Computing Society
Source: FE News
Experts warn UK could still be ‘powerless’ to tackle AI risks despite government’s £100m plan
Source: Public Tecnology.net
BCS Report Sheds Light on Stalled Progress of Gender Diversity in UK Tech Sector
Source: BNN
BCS report shows lack of improvement in tech diversity
Source: Computer Weekly
AI needs to be regulated to avoid its own Post Office Horizon Scandal, says professional body for information technology
Source: Future Scot
UK government to prepare regulators for AI as it eyes ‘agile’ approach
Source: City AM
More people taking up digital apprenticeships in the age of AI, says BCS and UCAS
Source: Daily Manufacturing News Digest
AI interest is fueling a surge in digital apprenticeships across the UK
Source: IT Pro
To lead the artificial intelligence revolution, London must first win over the sceptics
Source: City AM
This is how easy it is to find people's exact locations from their social posts – and it's terrifying
Source: Glamour Magazine
Weston College to host Safer Internet Day 2024
Source: Weston Mercury
Nearly 90,000 disabled people are ‘missing’ from tech industry
Source: The Canary Co
Thousands of disabled people 'missing' from tech workforce
Source: IT Pro
Nearly 90,000 disabled people are ‘missing’ from tech industry, says professional body
Source: London Daily News
Nearly 90,000 disabled people are 'missing' from tech industry, says professional body
Source: Wired GOV
More learners taking up digital apprenticeships in the age of AI – BCS
Source: Business Biscuit
Apprenticeships key to improving diversity in tech
Source: FE News
Digital apprenticeships rise in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Source: TBE Swindon and Wiltshire
G The UK IT & Digital Apprenticeship Awards back for 2024
Source: Western Mercury
UK Could End Up "Powerless" To Prevent AI Risks Without Urgent New Laws, Industry Warns
Source: Politics Home
UK Could End Up “Powerless” To Prevent AI Risks Without Urgent New Laws, Industry Warns
Source: Today's Headline
UK commits over $125 million to address AI challenges
Source: CIO
UK government to prepare regulators for AI as it eyes ‘agile’ approach
Source: City AM
Government provides over £100 million for AI research and regulation
Source: UK Authority
Ethical AI is crucial to building public trust and success and to benefit society
Source: Engineering Council
Rebooting justice - computer is not always right
Source: Law Gazette
Ethical AI in financial services is paramount to the City’s future as a global powerhouse
Source: Wired Gov
‘Computer is always right law’ must be urgently reviewed to stop another Post Office scandal, says BCS
Source: Business Biscuit
BCS Statement on the Post Office Horizon IT Scandal
Source: Wired Gov
Swindon’s BCS joins Horizon debate with support for investigations
Source: Business Biscuit
What the Post Office Scandal teaches us about data and technology
Source: PLMR
Law assuming computer reliability must be ‘urgently’ reviewed after Post Office scandal, say IT experts
Source: National Technology News
Call to review ‘computer-is-always-right' law
Source: The Law Society Gazette, Ireland
Law On Reliability Of Computer Evidence Should Change, Say IT Experts
Source: Forbes
IT experts call for review of ‘computer is always right’
Source: The Law Society Gazette
