4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (391+ words) The Ministry of Defence has signalled its intention to'upgrade what it describes as "fragmented" site-security technology with a new "integrated" physical security capability'for its vast property holdings.' The Cabinet Office's State of the Estate 2024-25 report'says the Mo D'is responsible for'the…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (411+ words) In a recent update to members of parliament's Public Accounts Committee, Home Office second permanent secretary Simon Ridley said that'the remote testing model will be a positive income source for the department, underpinned by a different financial model.' "The new…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (682+ words) The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has said public-sector procurement of artificial intelligence solutions can and should be used to support UK tech companies to establish themselves as global players. According to the department's just-published UK AI Hardware Plan,…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (490+ words) An Israeli tech and "information warfare" firm spread misinformation about Scottish Government first minister John Swinney before the recent Holyrood election, French authorities claim. Hundreds of fake social media accounts were allegedly used to target Swinney and the Scottish National…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (404+ words) Public Technology - Do Not Process My Personal Information Government has teamed up with professional body BCS to establish a consortium of experts that, over the coming months, will fulfil a remit to draw up an ethical code to inform the…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (575+ words) Having finally picked a supplier to replace the Horizon IT system, the Post Office now faces further delays before entering a "170m contract with its new tech provider. Following the announcement of the award decisions, the engagements with both firms were…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (390+ words) Government's planned "People's Panel' to advise on the state digital identity programme will convene in Birmingham and hear from "a diverse range of perspectives, a minister has pledged. Following the completion of a standard public consultation regarding the digital ID…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (725+ words) Public Technology - Do Not Process My Personal Information David Lammy has said the rollout of artificial intelligence at the Ministry of Justice is already on course to save tens of thousands of staff days a year and that further applications…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (524+ words) The Home Office has formally launched a new national centre for scaling up the use of artificial intelligence for policing in England and Wales. Creating Police. AI was one of a range of measures set out in January's From Local…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (419+ words) Starmer has told tech firms to stop under-18s from accessing explicit images on their smartphones. Legislation forcing tech giants like Google and Apple to enable block functions on devices used by children is promised unless companies take voluntary action within…...