Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Google will soon require that political ads on its platforms let people know when images and audio have been created using artificial intelligence (AI). The rules have been created as a response to the “growing prevalence of tools that produce… Continue reading Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI
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RAAC crisis: Sunak defends school record after cowboy-builder jibe
RAAC crisis: Sunak defends school record after cowboy-builder jibe This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Rishi Sunak has batted away suggestions he was at fault for the concrete crisis in schools, in a Prime Minister’s Questions dominated by the issue. He faced Labour… Continue reading RAAC crisis: Sunak defends school record after cowboy-builder jibe
Wagner to be declared a terrorist organisation by UK
Wagner to be declared a terrorist organisation by UK Getty Images Wagner, the Russian mercenary group, is set to be proscribed as a terrorist group by the UK government – meaning it will be illegal to be a member or support the organisation. A draft order to be laid in Parliament will allow its assets… Continue reading Wagner to be declared a terrorist organisation by UK
Rishi Sunak to lift onshore wind ban as Tory MPs threaten revolt
Rishi Sunak to lift onshore wind ban as Tory MPs threaten revolt Getty Images By Helen Catt & Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to ease an effective ban on new onshore wind farms in England to see off a rebellion by Conservative MPs. Ministers are set to change planning rules… Continue reading Rishi Sunak to lift onshore wind ban as Tory MPs threaten revolt
Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack
Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack Getty Images By Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent The Electoral Commission has confirmed it failed a basic cyber-security test around the same time hackers gained entry to the organisation. A whistleblower told the BBC that the Commission was given an automatic fail during a Cyber Essentials audit. Last… Continue reading Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack
Gavin Williamson ordered to apologise over bullying texts to Wendy Morton
Gavin Williamson ordered to apologise over bullying texts to Wendy Morton Getty Images By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Former cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson has been told to apologise after a parliamentary inquiry found he had bullied a colleague in texts. Sir Gavin quit as a minister last year after sending expletive-laden texts to former… Continue reading Gavin Williamson ordered to apologise over bullying texts to Wendy Morton
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data Getty Images By Chris Vallance Technology reporter, BBC News X, formerly known as Twitter, will collect biometric data on its users, such as a photograph of their face, in an update to its privacy policy. People signed up to its subscription service, X Premium, can choose… Continue reading X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
Will Rishi Sunak prove to be more than a good loser?
Will Rishi Sunak prove to be more than a good loser? By Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Exactly 12 months ago, Rishi Sunak was preparing to be a good loser. Even though he’d been thumped by Liz Truss over the summer in the Conservative Party leadership contest, the day before the result was… Continue reading Will Rishi Sunak prove to be more than a good loser?
UK economy made stronger recovery during Covid
UK economy made stronger recovery during Covid Getty Images By Karen Hoggan & Faisal Islam BBC business report and economics editor The UK economy made a stronger recovery during Covid at the end of 2021 than previously estimated, according to sharply revised official figures. Data has now revealed that the economy was 0.6% bigger in… Continue reading UK economy made stronger recovery during Covid
Grant Shapps replaces Ben Wallace as defence secretary
Grant Shapps replaces Ben Wallace as defence secretary PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Grant Shapps has pledged to “continue to UK’s support for Ukraine” as he takes over as defence secretary from Ben Wallace. It is Mr Shapps’ fifth cabinet job in less than a year, including roles as energy secretary,… Continue reading Grant Shapps replaces Ben Wallace as defence secretary