Met Police challenged on claim LFR supported by ‘majority of Lewisham residents’

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The Metropolitan Police has claimed its live facial-recognition (LFR) deployments in Lewisham are supported by the majority of residents and local councillors, but a community impact assessment (CIA) obtained by Computer Weekly shows there has been minimal direct consultation with residents, while elected officials continue to express concern. In August 2024, Lewisham councillors complained there…

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be just as thin as the Fold SE, insider claims

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As soon as the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition (SE) foldable came out a few weeks ago, I said that Samsung has no choice but to use the same ultra-thin design for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 next year. Any other option would be admitting that it can’t manufacture thin, foldable phones in large numbers…

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Government agencies urged to use encrypted messaging after Chinese Salt Typhoon hack

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US government agencies have been urged to use end-to-end encrypted messaging services, including WhatsApp, Signal and FaceTime, following disclosures that China has breached US telephone networks in a hacking operation that undermines US national security.In a letter to the US Department of Defence (DOD), two prominent senators warned the DOD is placing security at risk…

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Podcast: Storage and AI training, inference, and agentic AI

/ 8 minutes of reading / AI, All, compliance, Hitachi

In this podcast, we look at storage and artificial intelligence (AI) with Jason Hardy, chief technology officer for AI with Hitachi Vantara. He talks about the performance demands on storage that AI processing brings, but also highlights the extreme context switching it can result in as enterprises are forced to pivot between training and inferencing…

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What do the Home Secretary’s policing reforms mean for the future of the Police Digital Service?

/ 10 minutes of reading / AI, All, cloud computing, Computer, Tech, Technology

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has become a landing zone for Whitehall’s various digital functions since the new government came to power in July 2024. Responsibility for running the Government Digital Service (GDS) and the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) has transferred from the Cabinet Office to DSIT, but it seems…

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Trains delayed due to ‘nationwide fault’ with comms system

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A “nationwide fault” with the onboard radio communications system used by train drivers and signal operators has caused major disruption across the UK’s rail network, according to National Rail. The Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway(GSM-R) failure – which is designed to allow continuous digital communication between drivers and signallers in areas such as tunnels that…

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Apple’s first smart display might launch much later than expected

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Reports last month said that Apple would introduce a wall-mountable smart display for the home as soon as March 2025. The device would look like an iPad, though it would be smaller than the iPad mini. It would run a new homeOS operating system that would feature elements from watchOS and iOS.Those reports already gave…

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How AI can help you attract, engage and retain the best talent in 2025

/ 4 minutes of reading / AI, All, automation, chatbot, data privacy, digital transformation, Microsoft

As we move into 2025, the landscape of human resources (HR) is heading for a significant transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionise workforce collaboration, efficiency, and talent management. For HR leaders, harnessing the power of AI will be essential to attract, engage, and retain top talent in an increasingly competitive market. Enhancing HR…

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New iPad Pro won’t be Apple’s first product with an M5 chip

/ 3 minutes of reading / AI, All, Apple, Apple Watch, iMac, Intel, iPad, iPhone, Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook, Tech

Apple won’t follow the trend of introducing a brand new chip with its best new iPad models, as it did with the M4 iPad Pro. According to the latest reports, the M5 iPad Pro won’t arrive before late 2025 or even early 2026.Top insider Ming-Chi Kuo wrote a blog post on Medium saying the M5…

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