December 1, 2023

3 Minutes

Education and skills News

MoD research agency signs data-analysis deal ‘to ensure we do not recruit any form of activist’

Sam Trendall December 1, 2023 0 Comment

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has signed a new £100k contract for specialist screening services which use open source data to identify any potential ‘animal extremists’ seeking government employment […]...

2 Minutes

News Science, technology and research

HMRC seeks senior leader to ‘deliver AI ethics at scale’

Sam Trendall December 1, 2023 0 Comment

Role comes with remit to develop and implement initiatives designed to ensure technology is used ethically and securely, and serve as the department’s primary expert on matters of AI assurance […]...

2 Minutes

News Transport

Government backs self-driving cars with £150m funding

Sofia Villegas and PublicTechnology staff December 1, 2023 0 Comment

Cash will support work Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, which aims to support development of commercial market for self-driving cars – which could be on the road in two […]...