Overall, there is consensus between the parties in some areas of tech policy, like the need for unilateral taxation o…
EU considers “prescriptive” measures to boost competition in tech sector
The European Commission is exploring ways to force US tech firms to take steps to make it easier for smaller rivals t…
Why vulnerability to automation is linked to how people vote
With yet another election campaign underway, all eyes are on the seats where people voted to leave the EU in 2016, to…
Exclusive: government blocks full publication of AI review
The government is blocking the full publication of an official report assessing the ways artificial intelligence coul…
Oxford launches global search for AI ethics institute’s first director
Oxford University has launched an international search for the inaugural director of its new Institute for Ethics in …
The next government must reform the R&D tax credit if UK tech is to thrive
When it comes to research and development spend, the UK is seriously lagging behind. The government has set a target …
New European Commission president pledges GDPR-style AI legislation
The European Commission’s incoming president has promised to introduce new legislation governing AI amid fears …
“Less bark, more bite”: where the public stands on regulating online political ads
This general election has described by some commentators as ‘the most digital election, ever’. It’s certainly one of …
Labour promises free full-fibre broadband as part of £20bn nationalisation plan
The Labour Party has pledged to roll out free full-fibre broadband to every premises in the UK by 2030 as part of a m…
DCMS appoints City Hall official as first head of data policy
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has appointed its first head of data policy as part of an…