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
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TSB and Fintech Scotland lab open for applications
TSB has opened applications for its latest fintech programme in partnership with Fintech Scotland, with up to 20 successful startups given an opportunity to become an official supplier to the bank. The annual TSB Innovation Labs programme, which is hosted in TSB’s Edinburgh-based technology centre, is in its third year. This year’s applicants are… Continue reading TSB and Fintech Scotland lab open for applications
Steve Barclay ‘open to’ Scottish and Welsh NHS patients requesting care in England | NHS
Welsh and Scottish patients who are waiting for treatment on lengthy NHS lists could request care on the health service in England, Steve Barclay has said. The health secretary invited ministers from the devolved administrations to discuss different approaches taken to address the record backlogs. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said there… Continue reading Steve Barclay ‘open to’ Scottish and Welsh NHS patients requesting care in England | NHS
Ukraine Ambassador Open To More Scrutiny Of U.S. Aid
WASHINGTON — With lawmakers questioning American assistance to Ukraine more intensely than ever, the beleaguered nation is open to more scrutiny of the aid it is receiving to resist Russian invaders, according to Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. “We are supportive of transparency and accountability,” Markarova told HuffPost in an exclusive Wednesday… Continue reading Ukraine Ambassador Open To More Scrutiny Of U.S. Aid
Ron DeSantis says he’s open to drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels
CORALVILLE, IOWA — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Thursday that he would be open to using drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels if elected president. “We will absolutely reserve the right if they’re invading our country and killing our people,” DeSantis said when asked by a voter if he would be willing to use… Continue reading Ron DeSantis says he’s open to drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels
US Open to feature AI sports commentary after other experiments
Artificial intelligence commentators are edging into roles in sports broadcasting, with major competitions such as the Masters golf and Wimbledon tennis championships using the tech to automatically narrate certain highlight videos posted on the tournaments’ websites and apps. In June, Eurovision Sport, a division of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), used an AI voice to… Continue reading US Open to feature AI sports commentary after other experiments