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AI – Buzzword, buzz kill or bubble?

While AI presents opportunities for increased efficiency – such as automating tasks and analysing data – it also raises issues regarding job security and data privacy. The need for human oversight remains critical, Colin Wheeler from Survey Solutions explains.

Social media is being used by teens to share images of self-harm

The University of Georgia shows the dark and dangerous way in which many young people are using social media platforms to share images of self-harm.

Connectivity: The fundamental ingredient of a successful smart city

Frank Stoecker, CEO and co-founder, EMnify, explores why the IoT and the future of smart cities depend on smart mobility as a key building block.

Government’s technology procurement: TS3 focus

Simon Payne – Senior Vice President at Proxima argues that the UK Government’s technology procurement is moving in the right direction.

Enabling sustainable transport technology solutions

Crown Commercial Service updates us on the Transport Technology and Associated Services framework that enables sustainable transport technology solutions for the public sector.

Artificial intelligence & other cancer screening innovations

General Manager, Hologic UK and Ireland, keeps us up to speed with grasping the possibilities of AI and other innovations in cancer screening

Be a Cloud Continuum Competitor – STEP 2 in Business Success 2022

OGEL IT discuss the migration to Cloud services and how this has helped to level the playing field between SMEs and larger companies.

How healthcare stayed cyber-healthy in a pandemic

Toby Griffiths, Head of Innovation and Delivery for NHS Digital’s Data Security Centre, discusses how NHS Digital tackled cyber security issues

Machine identifies suicidal thoughts with 91% accuracy

Researchers have developed a new machine with a learning-based approach to recognise adolescents undergoing suicidal thoughts and behaviour.

Working from home: The legal framework

Pierre Bérastégui, Researcher at the European Trade Union Institute illustrates why urgent action is required to strengthen legal framework of remote work

The decarbonising technology transforming net-zero transport

STFC, IP Group, and Reaction Engines are joining forces to create a decarbonisation technology company to lead the transport sector to net-zero emissions.

E-waste to secure a sustainable future

Fredrik Forslund, VP Enterprise and Cloud, Blancco, argues that e-waste mustn’t be overlooked in our efforts to secure a sustainable future.

Lung blood vessels show alteration from COVID-19 in new X-ray

The brightest ever X-ray shows damage caused by COVID-19 in the lungs’ smallest blood vessels, released by a special particle accelerator.

Study says 3D printing is secret weapon for coral restoration

Global warming continues to bleach the coral reef, destroying marine ecosystems - but scientists believe the future of coral restoration lies in 3D printing.

Indigenous youth resilience: Water protectors

Dr Dawn Martin-Hill and Dr Christine Wekerle from McMaster University highlight Indigenous youth resilience research, including comment on what water teaches us.

Half of public in England have registered with NHS login

Almost 28 million people in England have registered with NHS login and more than 16 million have signed up for the NHS App, according to the latest statistics from NHS Digital.

Microsoft Teams saves NHS staff 2.9 million work hours

A study has shown that thousands of work hours have been freed up for NHS staff since Microsoft Teams has been implemented.

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