A new iteration of the DIPS arrangement could be worth several billion pounds over a period of almost a decade, with suppliers supporting a range of defence and security organisations […]...
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Second AI system deployed for asylum caseworkers to be deployed this month as ministers vow ‘decision-makers cannot use the tool by itself to decide a claim’
An automated platform for creating a summary from the transcripts of interviews is to be introduced alongside an existing tool for helping officials to search for and understand policy considerations […]...
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‘AI can reindustrialise areas where deindustrialisation hurt most’
A parliamentarian representing a constituency that has historically relied on manufacturing and heavy industry has opined that new technology, and the infrastructure that supports it, can help bring new prosperity […]...
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GDS economists create tech benefits framework to help depts quantify savings or job reductions
Government’s centre of tech expertise has published new advice for officials in agencies throughout Whitehall to help put a figure on the possible advantages of artificial intelligence and other tools […]...
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Police tech body adds six months and £30m to deal for Airwave devices to cover ESN delays
National organisation for digital and data throughout law enforcement has revealed that incumbent suppliers have been retained to ensure that policing agencies can remain equipped until new network is ready […]...
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DWP acknowledges need to improve cross-government data-sharing
The benefits agency has responded to a recent parliamentary report that found that, in order to tackle fraud, it should do more to make the most of other departments’ information […]...
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Scotland plans new national tax platform
Devolved administration alerts suppliers to pending opportunity for firms to install new technology that can support the collection of revenue and the filing of formal submissions over the coming years […]...
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Whitehall chief puts ‘ambitious and deliverable AI plans’ on priority list
For the first time in a decade, the most senior manager in the civil service has published a set of objectives and actions to be delivered over the next year […]...
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Capita reveals data breach affecting 138 members of troubled Whitehall pension scheme
Adding to a list of issues encountered since taking over the programme, the outsourcer has admitted that scores of officials received others’ data, or had their own information shared inappropriately […]...
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DVSA’s new £735m theory test contracts to offer option to ‘explore remote testing’
A major deal expected to be awarded next summer will also incorporate the possibility of using additional cloud platforms, as well as supporting the planned delivery of digital driving licences […]...
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