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(A version of this piece was originally published in techUK as part of #QuantumWeek2021.) Why are quantum computing devices powerful? Quantum computing (QC) devices offer an entirely new way to perform computations, driven by quantum mechanics. If...
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We’re delighted to announce that we won a prestigious CogX award in the “Best Innovation in Explainable AI” category last night. The CogX awards recognise innovators and change-makers looking to make a real impact on the world around us with...
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In June 2019, the government launched a call for evidence on the proposed framework of a strategy around data usage in the UK, receiving over 100 responses. At the same time, the government undertook a programme of roundtables, workshops, and...
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It’s no longer enough to measure model accuracy. Ethics, explainability, and wider performance are key KPIs that must be considered as equally crucial priorities.
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August 20th is World Mosquito Day. A day to raise awareness about the diseases carried by mosquitoes and highlight the scientific innovations that are emerging to help us reduce the suffering caused by the world’s second most deadly animal.
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I would be surprised to find anyone who works in the tech sector, especially if they’re working with data, who hasn’t seen a significant emphasis on ethical applications of AI, or “doing AI ethically” (even the Pope has got involved!). Conferences,...
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In 2023, women comprised only 13.7% of the global engineering workforce. To commemorate International Women in Engineering Day, we are proud to share the stories of our own trailblazers of AI innovation who have been defying stereotypes, knocking...
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In the race to adopt AI, there is a flurry of activity happening in boardrooms and technical teams across the country. AI, which even a few years ago seemed to be the preserve of a vanguard of highly innovative companies, has suddenly become a...
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As AI capabilities advance, and with the advent of widely available low-cost cloud computing, AI will inevitably be applied to wider problem sets with more immediate and wide-ranging real-world impacts, bringing with it higher problem complexity and...
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AI has the potential to help us tackle the problems associated with climate change and the warming of our Earth. The closer we get to the precipice, the greater the urgency. This has helped fuel tremendous growth in AI projects throughout government...
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Decisions made by governments and other public sector organisations profoundly affect the lives of large numbers of people every day. If considerations for ethics and responsibility are not made during the processes for designing, building, and...
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Many organisations still watch from the sidelines as competitors transform their understanding of data with AI. Why is this?
