In 2024, Computer Weekly’s data and ethics coverage continued to focus on the various ethical issues associated with the development and deployment of data-driven systems, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). This included reports on the copyright issues associated with generative AI (GenAI) tools, the environmental impacts of AI, the invasive tracking tools in place across the…
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Throughout 2024, UK government and law enforcement rhetoric around technology largely focused on the role of automation in reducing cost while boosting efficiency and productivity. Since the ascent of the new Labour government in July, there has also been a renewed focus on law and order given its manifesto commitment to “take back our streets”.…
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Skills shortages are preventing firms from working towards artificial intelligence (AI) goals, according to research from Expereo and IDC. Asking CIOs about their technology priorities over the next year, the research found that 37% of firms in the UK are struggling to keep their AI, automation and data talent, hindering their plans for AI. With…
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It has long been held that a surefire way for anybody to protect themselves – and their employer – from falling victim to a cyber attack was not to download any unexpected email attachments, but according to email security specialist Mimecast, cyber criminals seem to be moving away from this tactic. In the first six…
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Apple is focused on releasing Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users next month. Even in beta, this AI platform is the company’s hope for the future. In addition to the new beta versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, Cupertino is now rolling out beta 3 of watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and…
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US bank Wells Fargo has reported a big jump in recommendations from customers after using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to help families manage the bank accounts, mortgages and financial assets of bereaved relatives. The bank, which runs over 4,000 branches in the US, is investing in AI and business process management software as it…
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Workforce reductions are mounting across the tech sector globally as firms attempt to free up more resources for their artificial intelligence (AI) deployments. According to tracking website Layoffs.fyi, tech companies laid off more than 165,000 people in 2022 and 264,000 people in 2023, with the latest data showing that 410 tech firms have laid off…
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Software asset management (SAM) has evolved from simple back-office record-keeping to more complex licence and contract management that integrates innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and generative AI (GenAI). Successful SAM implementations save on licence costs, improve compliance and reduce true-ups. They also improve software utilisation, enabling firms to derive more…
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One of the core challenges that Rapidus will face when it kicks off volume production of chips on its 2nm-class process technology in 2027 is lining up customers. With Intel, Samsung, and TSMC all slated to offer their own 2nm-class nodes by that time, Rapidus will need some kind of advantage to attract customers away…
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Marc Francis spent the past few years of his life governed by a broken route planner. Time after time, the driver who until recently delivered for Parcelforce would be asked to go on harder and harder routes or given unfeasible routes on his shifts. And when the system broke, failed to bring up an address…
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