Why Professional Bodies are Important
Professional bodies offer many advantages to those who can gain membership.
The IAP Prize Scheme
The Institution work with our academic partners includes the awarding of a prize to the best software project by a student. There have been some superb entries.
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App Developers Security and Privacy Practices
DSIT has commissioned Pye Tait Consulting, an independent research agency, to conduct work to help it understand current security and privacy practices utilised by app developers – especially the impact and awareness of recent voluntary government initiatives. […] https://www.iap.org.uk/main/app-developers-security-and-privacy-practices/
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AI Safety Summit – Bletchley Park
The recent AI summit at Bletchley Park, which coincided with the publication of the “Bletchley Declaration,” was a significant event involving 28 countries and the European Union. […] https://www.iap.org.uk/main/ai-safety-summit-bletchley-park/
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Robotic Malfunction Raises Safety Concerns Amidst Growing Automation Trend
In a recent incident that has sparked discussions about safety in automated workspaces, a robot at a manufacturing facility caused an accident resulting in injury. The event has shed light on the potential risks associated with the rising use of robots in industry. […] https://www.iap.org.uk/main/robotic-malfunction-raises-safety-concerns-amidst-growing-automation-trend/
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Unveiling Large Language Models: Pioneers of Modern Artificial Intelligence
In the bustling domain of artificial intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 have emerged as monumental advancements, propelling the capabilities of natural language understanding and generation to unparalleled heights. For software developers, delving into the intricacies and applications of LLMs can provide a gateway to a plethora of novel opportunities. […] https://www.iap.org.uk/main/unveiling-large-language-models-pioneers-of-modern-artificial-intelligence/
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Women In Technology – Free Webinar
The Institution is running a free webinar on Women In Technology.
Chris Mercer will be presenting this webinar. With a focus on software engineering, first discussing the need for more women in the industry and next discussing the top 5 misconceptions that discourage women from tech careers, we will finish by acknowledging the gender disparity, and discussing how men can be allies to women who want to be part of this fantastic industry. […] https://www.iap.org.uk/main/women-in-technology-free-webinar/ -
Autonomous Robots Promote Biodiversity in Farming Through Precision Crop Planting
Utilizing autonomous farming robots, researchers have explored the potential to amplify the benefits of plant interactions and consequently, biodiversity in farming fields. Traditional strip cropping, which assigns different plants to narrow field bands, is being innovated upon by using autonomous robots, capable of planting and harvesting multiple crops in close proximity through GPS guidance. This technological advancement allows for the placement of crops closer together than has been possible historically. […] https://www.iap.org.uk/main/autonomous-robots-promote-biodiversity-in-farming-through-precision-crop-planting/
