The Latest Breaking News from Michelle Donelan

UK Announces New £12 million AI Hub For Chemistry Research

£100 million has also been awarded to biotech projects to help pioneer new technologies to prepare for pandemics, innovate farming and protect against floods.

International Business Times UK · Feb 10, 2024

New AI Regulation White Paper Talks of Preparing the UK Economy for Future AI Risks

A new AI regulation white paper has called for strict changes AI regulatory framework including supporting UK regulators with £100 million in funding to develop technical systems to monitor AI systems.

International Business Times UK · Feb 7, 2024

‘AI moving fast’: UK to spend $125m on AI hubs, regulation

Technology minister says technology has potential to ‘transform our public services and the economy for the better’.

Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024

The inside story of how Scotland was snubbed from a global AI event by Westminster

WHEN Scotland has a track record of expertise in an area, you might think that a UK Government attempting to promote the Union would leap at the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023

‘Robust mechanisms’ will fight AI deepfakes before election, minister says

Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan has told MPs the Government is working with social media companies on efforts to fight AI disinformation.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Watch as technology minister Michelle Donelan grilled over AI regulation by select committee

Watch as Michelle Donelan is questioned on artificial intelligence (AI) governance by MPs from parliament’s science, innovation and technology committee.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Ofcom sets out guidance on protecting children from online pornography

The new online safety regulator has published draft guidance for websites on how to verify the age of users to comply with the Online Safety Act.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

‘My 13-year-old daughter downloaded TikTok and six months later she was dead’

Bereaved parents hope the Online Safety Bill will go the distance to protect future children from harm, Lydia Parick writes

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

Minister attacks ‘despicable’ failure of social media firms on harmful content

Criticism comes after UK report shows ‘clear and persistent problem’ six years after death of Molly Russell

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023

New centres to research climate change and food sustainability

The co-centres will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Stormont departments.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023