Simon Clarke Faces Backlash From Tory MPs After Calling For PM Rishi Sunak To Quit
Writing in the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday, Clarke claimed Sunak, who is under increasing pressure after he was dealt a blow to his Rwanda deportation plan in the House of Lords, was "leading the Conservatives into an election where we will be massacred".
AI Won't Take As Many Jobs As Expected, Suggests New Study
While several reports have emerged recently sounding the alarm for job loss due to the impact of AI, a new study has said the damage may not be as bad as anticipated.
EU Commission Plans "AI Factories" To Boost Generative AI Uptake
The document represents the first step toward an industrial policy specific to AI, as countries continue to grapple with the regulatory challenges it presents.
Starmer Calls Out "Desperate" Tory Attacks On British Institutions
Although Conservatives are traditionally protective of British institutions, some Tory MPs have recently broken rank to criticise their work.
DPD Disables AI Chatbot After It Swears And Calls Company 'Worst Delivery Firm'
AI chatbots are becoming increasingly commonplace in the professional sphere, with Amazon, Google and Microsoft investing heavily in the technology.
Chief Whip To Warn Tory MPs Who Rebelled On Rwanda
Last week, The Conservative Party witnessed its biggest rebellion in years after 60 MPs called on Rishi Sunak to tighten his grip on the Rwanda legislation.
Go In To The Office Or AI Will Replace You, Says PwC's UK Boss
Kevin Ellis said as AI is poised to take on routine tasks traditionally given to younger workers, junior staff should seek promotions by regularly working in the office.
Setback For Sunak As House Of Lords Sets Out Prolonged Timetable For Rwanda Bill
Sunak spent the morning urging his peers in the unelected chamber to pass his asylum bill as soon as possible, arguing it was the "will of the people" and they should see it as a "priority" for the country.
Vodafone and Microsoft Announce 10-year Deal For Generative AI And Virtual Data Centres
Microsoft is one of the world's leaders in the development of generative AI, which it is embedding into its popular business software products.
Veteran Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd Dies Aged 73 Following Announcement of Untreatable Leukaemia
The long-serving politician, who had been the MP for Rochdale since 2017, was diagnosed with blood cancer four years ago.
Sunak Defends Rwanda Plan At PMQS As Starmer Goes On The Offensive Ahead Of Crucial Vote
Two deputy chairmen of the Conservatives resigned from their roles as they joined dozens of Tory right-wingers in backing amendments to toughen the scheme.
Australia May Ask Tech Companies To Label Content Generated By AI Under New Laws
A survey showed only a third of Australians believe there are adequate "guardrails" for the design and development of AI.
Generative AI Threatens Google's Hold On Search Engines, Says Microsoft Boss
Microsoft is one of the world's leaders in the development of generative AI, which it is embedding into its popular business software products.
Boris Johnson Joins Tory Rebels Demanding Amendments To Rwanda Bill
The bill in its current form is due to be debated and voted on in Parliament today, setting Sunak on a collision course with both factions of his party.
Banking Watchdog Issues AI Warning As World Leaders Gather In Davos
Although the conference in Davos maintains a focus on the economy, AI is likely to play a big role in the discussions.
Conservatives On Course For Worst Electoral Defeat Since 1997, New Poll Suggests
Sunak has said he plans to hold an election later in the year, which is widely expected to be in October or November, as a YouGov survey of 14,000 respondents forecasts that The Tories will hold on to just 169 seats, while Labour will claim 385.
Britain To Increase Ukraine Support To £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak Announces
Since Russia invaded their neighbours in February 2022, The UK has committed £4.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
Amazon Launches Trio Of Generative AI Tools For Alexa As AI Dominates This Year's CES Gathering
Last year, Amazon announced it had begun working with developers on large language model (LLM) software for its Alexa, becoming the latest major tech company to invest in generative AI.
Starmer Denies Plan for Toothbrushing In Schools Is 'Nanny State' Politics
According to Labour analysis, British children are falling behind their international counterparts when it comes to poor health outcomes.
AI-Powered Misinformation Is The World's Biggest Short-Term Threat, Claims New Report
With 2024 being dubbed by many as "the year of elections", their Global Risks Report expressed fears that a wave of artificial intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation could influence democratic processes and polarise society.
Energy Bills Predicted To Fall To £1,660 From April, A New Forecast Suggests
Consultancy firm Cornwall Insight says bills could drop by £268 a 16 per cent decrease – in line with the official price cap set by the UK's energy regulator Ofgem.
No 'Firm Date' For Stopping The Boats, Admits British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Sunak's strategy to cut this figure is centred around sending migrants to Rwanda – but this plan was blocked by the Supreme Court last month.
Imran Khan Deploys AI Clone To Campaign From Behind Bars In Pakistan
The 71-year-old, who remained Pakistan's most popular politician as of March, was toppled in April 2022 by the country's military establishment.
Pope Francis Joins Calls For Treaty To Regulate Artificial Intelligence
Earlier this year, Pope Francis personally experienced the power of AI technology, when he became the subject of a viral internet trend
Judges In England And Wales Are Issued Official Guidance On AI
The legal sector is the latest to take an interest in regulating the use of AI after the Bank of England carried out a full risk assessment of the technology.
MIT Group Publishes White Papers On AI Governance With Aim to Limit the Harm of the Technology
The European Union is currently trying to finalise the world's first "AI Law", that will aim to regulate systems based on the level of risk they pose.
Sunak Faces Grilling From COVID Inquiry Over 'Missing' WhatsApps
Last week, former prime minister Boris Johnson defended his actions and hit out at "dramatic" representations of the Partygate revelations.
Home Office Reveals The Government Paid Rwanda A Further £100m This Year
The substantial payment was made in April of this year, the Home Office's top civil servant said in a letter to MPs, after £140m had already been sent to the African nation.
New Google AI Model "Outperforms" ChatGPT in Most Tests
Described by Google as "its most capable model yet", Gemini is the first to be announced since last month's global AI safety summit.
Bank of England To Assess Risks AI Poses To UK Financial Stability
AI and machine learning have been used across the financial sector for at least a decade, such as to help detect fraud and money laundering.
