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Features

8 Minutes
Communities, housing and planning Features

Data ownership, shadow AI and One Login expansion: Five things we learned at the Socitm President’s Conference

Sam Trendall August 27, 2025
At the local government body’s annual gathering, PublicTechnology and other delegates heard from sector leaders about how digital is creating both opportunities for innovation and new problems to be solved […]...
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How departments are using data analytics to combat fraud

July 31, 2025

HMRC Transformation Roadmap: New citizen services, more revenue and ‘cultural change’ across department

July 23, 2025

What next for the GOV.UK App?

July 3, 2025

Spending Review: How are departments planning to use tech to save billions?

June 26, 2025

Opinion

3 Minutes
Cyber Security Hub Opinion

Fear vs cheer: Can we ever strike the right tone on cyber?

September 5, 2025

How NISTA can drive sustained transformation

September 1, 2025

Procurement should be a bridge, not a barrier, to local SMEs

July 11, 2025

Failing to secure public trust could derail government’s AI agenda

April 22, 2025

Local government leaders must give permission and support to digital colleagues to create the right future

April 16, 2025
3 Minutes
News Public order, justice and rights

Experts warn UK could still be ‘powerless’ to tackle AI risks despite government’s £100m plan

Zoe Crowther and PublicTechnology staff February 9, 2024 1 Comment on Experts warn UK could still be ‘powerless’ to tackle AI risks despite government’s £100m plan
Ministers this week revealed proposals to invest in creating research hubs and boosting regulators’ expertise, but onlookers believe the plans need to be better supported by legislative and enforcement frameworks […]...
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3 Minutes
News Science, technology and research

Ministers commit £10m to boost regulators’ AI expertise as government unveils Responsible Technology Adoption Unit

Sam Trendall February 7, 2024 4 Comments on Ministers commit £10m to boost regulators’ AI expertise as government unveils Responsible Technology Adoption Unit
In its response to the public consultation on its AI regulation plan, the government has unveiled millions of pounds of funding and a rebrand for its own data ethics hub […]...
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