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CATEGORY: AI, Cyber Attack, In The Press

WHEN AI GOES ROGUE

25.08.2026 When Artificial Intelligence Goes Rogue Rogue AI in Science Fiction For decades, the idea of artificial intelligence turning against its human creators has been a favourite theme of science fiction. One of the earliest and most influential examples was Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970), in which a supercomputer called Colossus is given control of […]

CATEGORY: Cyber Attack, In The Press

STRENGTHENING CYBER SECURITY

14.07.2026 Strengthening Cyber Security The UK Government Cyber Resilience Pledge This voluntary initiative is designed to encourage organisations to improve their cyber security and resilience against growing digital threats. As cyber attacks continue to target businesses, charities, and public sector organisations, the pledge promotes practical steps that help reduce risks and strengthen overall security. It […]

CATEGORY: In The Press, Safeguarding

UK UNDER 16s BAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA

23.06.2026 UK Under 16s Ban on Social Media A Major Change for Young People Online The UK Government has announced plans to ban under 16s from accessing major social media platforms as part of a wider effort to improve online safety. The proposed restrictions would apply to services such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X […]

CATEGORY: AI, In The Press, Innovation

NVIDIA UNVEILS RTX SPARK

04.06.2026 Nvidia Unveils RTX Spark: A New AI Chip for Personal Computers Bringing AI Power to the Desktop Nvidia has announced its new RTX Spark chip, marking a significant expansion into the personal computer market. Unveiled at Computex 2026, the chip is designed specifically for AI-powered laptops and desktops, enabling users to run advanced artificial […]

CATEGORY: Cyber Attack, In The Press, Safeguarding, Security

UK EXPOSES COVERT RUSSIAN SUBMARINE OPERATION

14.04.2026 UK Exposes Covert Russian Submarine Operation A covert Russian submarine operation has recently been revealed by the UK Ministry of Defence. Three Russian submarines conducted an undercover operation over cables and pipelines in the north Atlantic waters north of the UK, raising fresh concerns over the security of critical undersea infrastructure. Royal Navy vessels […]

CATEGORY: AI, In The Press, Quantum Computing

MORE INVESTMENT IN UK TECH

17.03.2026 UK Government Vow to Stop Tech Drifting Abroad More Investment in UK Tech The UK Government have recently announced (March 2026) a £2.5bn investment in quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI), both key to economic growth and considered next-generation technologies. There is potential for quantum computing alone to create an additional 100,000 jobs in […]

CATEGORY: Career, In The Press, Innovation, Software Development

GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

10.03.2026 Game Design & Development Working As A Game Designer & Programmer The role involves conceptualizing game mechanics, narratives, and characters, while implementing them directly in engines such as Unity or Unreal. Responsibilities include prototyping features, optimizing performance, debugging, and collaborating closely with artists to bring creative visions to life, with a strong emphasis on […]

CATEGORY: In The Press, Post Office, Post Office Scandal, THE POST OFFICE SCANDAL

POST OFFICE SCANDAL UPDATE

09.12.2025 Post Office Scandal Update. How It Started. We’ve been following the Post Office scandal with interest. Improving Software for Society is our rallying call. Faulty software was the root cause of the UK’s most widespread miscarriage of justice. It’s a salient reminder of how vigilant we must always be. The Horizon system was developed […]