Open Data Institute launches digital policy manifesto

The Open Data Institute (ODI) is calling on UK political parties to adopt a number of manifesto commitments around data, digital and technology issues ahead of the upcoming general election. Launched at a cross-party event in the House of Commons on 21 March 2024, the ODI’s “policy manifesto” sets out what it believes is needed… Continue reading Open Data Institute launches digital policy manifesto

Paralysed woman able to ‘speak’ through digital avatar for first time | Stroke

A severely paralysed woman has been able to speak through an avatar using technology that translated her brain signals into speech and facial expressions. The advance raises hopes that brain-computer-interfaces (BCIs) could be on the brink of transforming the lives of people who have lost the ability to speak due to conditions such as strokes… Continue reading Paralysed woman able to ‘speak’ through digital avatar for first time | Stroke