Data Lab’s Gillian Docherty recognised with honorary award from Robert Gordon University
The Data Lab’s chief executive, Gillian Docherty, will have her achievements recognised with an honorary award of Doctor of Technology (DTech) from Robert Gordon University (RGU) today. The university has...
Strathclyde University graduate to lead Apple’s new AI and machine learning team
Apple is creating a new combined artificial intelligence and machine learning team (AI/ML) team under one leader in Strathclyde University graduate John Giannandrea, who will report directly to chief executive...
Small but symbolic fine for Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal
The UK’s information regulator has imposed a small but symbolic fine on Facebook for breaches of data protection law after millions of users’ data was improperly accessed by consultancy Cambridge...
‘Orkney one of the most exciting places in tech’ as Microsoft sinks data centre in sea
Microsoft has sunk a data centre in the sea off Orkney to investigate whether it can boost energy efficiency. The facility, a white cylinder containing servers equivalent to several thousand...
Competition and Markets Authority urged to investigate digital advertising industry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) should investigate the digital advertising industry “as a matter of urgency”, according to Which? ‘People-based marketing’ has become a feature of the digital advertising...
‘Your Data Matters’ campaign launches today as the GDPR comes into effect
A campaign to help people understand why their data matters and how they can take back control is being launched in the UK today by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)....
PwC and universities combine to offer graduate apprenticeship in data science
Workers of the future will be able to get a degree in data science through a graduate apprenticeship in a first for Scotland. Global accounting and business services firm PwC,...
PM announces ‘pioneering’ use of AI to diagnose a range of diseases
The Prime Minister has announced proposals to use artificial intelligence in the diagnoses of chronic disease, and to help prevent 22,000 cancer deaths a year by 2033. Theresa May said...
Embrace GDPR to succeed
As challenging GDPR may be for those working on compliance, the regulations should force a deeper appraisal of what values companies apply to their interactions with customers. It should serve...
Why GDPR is not Y2K
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has made it clear that while enforcement is part of her remit, she prefers that “education, engagement and empowerment” comes first, adding: “Prevention is better than...
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