Lords Committee to investigate use of AI-powered weapons systems | Computer Weekly
The House of Lords Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Weapon Systems Committee has published a call for evidence as part of its inquiry into the use of…
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Lords question ‘extensive’ government online safety powers | Computer Weekly
Safeguards will be written into the Online Safety Bill to ensure the secretary of state does not unduly interfere with the work or independence of…
Government rejects Lords police tech inquiry recommendations
The UK government has largely rejected the findings and recommendations of a House of Lords inquiry into the police’s use of algorithmic technologies,…
Lords move to protect cyber researchers from prosecution
A cross-bench group in the House of Lords is seeking to insert an amendment to the upcoming Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure…
Minister defends digital economy legislation before Lords
UK approach to regulating digital markets “superior” to that of European Union (EU), which “runs the risk of stifling innovation”, digital minister…
Test police algorithms in court rather than legislate, Lords told
The UK’s policing minister Kit Malthouse has suggested that the use of advanced algorithmic technologies by police should be tested in court rather…
MPs and Lords grill Facebook over online safety efforts
Facebook’s global head of safety appeared before British lawmakers to answer questions about how the company is responding to online safety issues in…
Ban UK police use of facial-recognition, House of Lords told
UK police continue to deploy facial-recognition technology disproportionately with no clear legal basis and highly questionable efficacy, according to…