Advanced Software fined £3m over LockBit attack
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today fined Advanced Computer Software Group – now known as OneAdvanced – £3.07m for cyber security failings that exacerbated the impact of…
China’s AI industry is transforming with open-source models, challenging the OpenAI proprietary approach
The trend towards open-source frameworks in China suggests a path towards sustainable growth and inclusive technological advancement. China’s AI landscape is witnessing a profound transformation as it embraces open-source large…
Google launches advanced Gemini 2.5 AI
The Gemini 2.5 Pro model, part of Google’s new AI series, excels in areas like coding, maths, and science, demonstrating its ability to handle sophisticated tasks like generating video games.…
4 Day Week Foundation launches tech sector pilot
The 4 Day Week Foundation is launching a pilot programme for companies in the technology sector to support their transition to a four-day working week. Beginning in May 2025,…
How to respond to digital regulation in 2025
Given digital technology is so central to how we live, work, transact and communicate, we have recently seen the finalisation of an unprecedented amount of digital regulation in both…
Military AI caught in tension between speed and control
Military planners and industry figures say artificial intelligence (AI) can unlock back-office efficiency for the UK’s armed forces and help commanders make faster, better-informed decisions, but “intractable problems” baked into…
When open source isn’t really open
Imagine this: Your enterprise IT strategy is running like clockwork, your systems are humming along – and then suddenly, the rules change. Your vendor announces a licensing overhaul. Support…