The US state of Maryland has launched a statewide Vulnerability Disclosure Programme (VDP) to give ethical hackers the chance to probe systems across its government for flaws and vulnerabilities and allow them safe, straightforward and transparent reporting mechanisms. The programme, which will be operated by bug bounty and VDP programme specialists at Bugcrowd, will give Maryland…
Bereaved families are calling for a public inquiry over “repeated failures” by the government and online harms regulator Ofcom to effectively deal with a “nihilistic” suicide forum. According to a report by the Molly Rose Foundation (MRF), a suicide prevention charity targeted to people under the age of 25, government departments were warned a total…
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Robert Way/Getty Images Say what you will about OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Sora, but as a creative, I avoid using them as much as possible. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the allure, but I’m not on board with some of the inner workings of the technology. That doesn’t change the fact that these platforms are…
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Abu Dhabi is turning racetracks into laboratories – on the Yas Marina circuit, better known for hosting Formula One, the Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) is transforming motorsport into a proving ground for AI, robotics, and next-generation mobility systems. Organised by Aspire, the programme management and challenge-led arm of the emirate’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC),…
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Abu Dhabi is accelerating its aim to become a global hub for deep technology, and at the centre of this effort is VentureOne, a government-backed venture builder turning cutting-edge research into market-ready startups. In just 18 months, it has launched four deep-tech companies, a pace that underscores how the UAE’s coordinated approach to innovation is…
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For years, the traditional entry route into the tech sector was to obtain a degree in computer science, engineering or another related field and join the profession as a graduate. But things are undoubtedly changing now as less conventional approaches, such as apprenticeships, T-level qualifications and coding bootcamps, become more widespread. They are also increasingly…
The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) is paying the Post Office up to £2m to search its own records, in anticipation of up to 1,500 compensation claims by former users of its faulty Capture software. The contract award is aimed at digging up the evidence required by claimants to a compensation scheme, the Capture…
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Banks could save huge amounts in operating costs through artificial intelligence (AI), but the technology will eventually erode their profits, as AI agents make recommendations to customers. According to McKinsey’s latest report, while AI savings could be up to 20%, taking account of the cost of the technology, banking industry profits could fall 9% as…
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Beckie Taylor, public speaker and founder of Tech Returners, is creating a six-part documentary series called Breaking the sound barrier – voices unleashed, following the journeys of 10 women in technology as they learn skills in public speaking. The Sound Barrier programme the documentary follows is helping participants build confidence and “find their voices”, and…
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The UK government has released new anti-ransomware guidance designed to address the weaknesses in supply chains that have been the ultimate source of several of many of the record 204 “nationally significant” incidents dealt with by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the past year. Developed alongside the Singapore authorities as part of a…
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