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AI is coming for your job and your kids jobs. Oh and it might end humanity itself. Anthropic and OpenAI have been pushing this narrative for several years now. Research published today from King's College London finds the public gripped by fear about how AI will affect their livelihoods. One in five thinks jobs are going to be culled so fast it will lead to civil unrest. In this article, I argue that the AI companies need to dial down the doomerism if they want to reverse the tide of radicalisation against AI. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIdoomer https://lnkd.in/e_j33n5e

AI adoption isn’t just a technology challenge, it’s a change management one. In this #ComputingFeatures interview, the Met Office’s chief AI officer explains why winning hearts and minds is just as important as deploying tools, and why trust and humans‑in‑the‑loop remain non‑negotiable. 👇 https://okt.to/qia5N9

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The government has announced plans to roll out a Single Patient Record

Researchers have accused major AI companies of influencing governments and regulators using tactics similar to those employed historically by the tobacco, pharmaceutical and oil industries.

Britain's AI sector attracted a record £8.3 billion in investment last year, according to new figures, cementing London's position as Europe's dominant AI hub.

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✨ Check out the highlights from the inaugural AI and Software Development Awards ✨ From inspiring winners to a fantastic atmosphere at London’s Guildhall, here’s a look back at an unforgettable first ceremony celebrating excellence in AI and software development. Thank you to everyone who made it such a standout night. Stay tuned to hear from our our winners and sponsor... Register your interest for next year here: https://okt.to/9cKjg3 #AISoftwareDevAwards

CISOs need to decide how best to seize the moment, as the government hands them a weapon to fight the ‘security as a cost-centre' narrative.

A surge in AI-generated "slop" is overwhelming corporate bug bounty programmes, forcing some companies to suspend their schemes.