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Who is Peter Kyle, the UK's new technology secretary, and what are his plans for the future of the sector?
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Peter Kyle, the government's new technology secretary, has made his stance clear on AI legislation and the future of the DSIT
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Lawmakers and startups lock horns over California AI legislation
By George Fitzmaurice last updated
News Regulators run the risk of alienating tech companies with stringent oversight requirements, critics claim
![Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, speaks to the audience during a Sky News election event with Sky's political editor Beth Rigby.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nDLRP9LvzAKMhFUWyAdXiY-320-80.jpg)
Labour lays out its manifesto promises for UK tech – here’s what you need to know
By George Fitzmaurice published
News The main opposition party has pledged to make changes to AI regulation and digital infrastructure
![Rishi Sunak, UK prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party, pictured during a manifesto launch event at Silverstone Circuit on June 11, 2024 in Northampton,](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ioLhdxDvrMWdP5ChK62ZUJ-320-80.jpg)
Conservative Party outlines tech sector plans in new manifesto – but was it a "missed opportunity"?
By George Fitzmaurice published
News The Conservative Party’s new manifesto contains little in the way of digital strategy
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Business leaders still concerned over EU AI Act compliance
By Emma Woollacott published
News While they're in favor of the EU AI Act and its principles, decision makers don't believe they have enough clarity over what's required
![Microsoft president Brad Smith delivers his speech at Microsoft's French headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, south of Paris, on May 13, 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P4nsqbEJgQvkNQHyWqdmi3-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft’s Brad Smith says tech giant is eager to resolve Teams antitrust probe
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Microsoft could be prepared to make more Teams concessions despite its unbundling efforts so far
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The UK needs to look inward on AI legislation – standing on the world stage isn't enough
By George Fitzmaurice published
Opinion A lack of clarity on legislation is frustrating businesses while the government looks further afield
![UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt enters Downing Street after delivering the Spring Budget in which he outlined new investment in AI initiatives across the UK](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EdUyP9Yr7RPuTKykocJut-320-80.jpg)
Jeremy Hunt needs more than AI optimism to make Britain the “next Silicon Valley”
By George Fitzmaurice last updated
Analysis The Spring Budget referenced AI enthusiastically, but with limited attention paid to real-world applications
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