UK working to get Britons out of Gaza 'as quickly as we possibly can', says minister Only one or two Brits believed to have escaped in first wave allowed out by Egypt Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
Dominic Cummings' outburst against female civil servant may put off women off politics Cabinet minister Michelle Donelan told of her concerns about the impact of Cummings' 'violent and misogynistic' messages Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
‘Terminator-style’ loss of control is biggest AI risk, Technology Secretary says Michelle Donelan was speaking on the second day of the AI Safety Summit. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Cummings’ comments risk putting women off politics, warns Cabinet minister Michelle Donelan said she is concerned about the impact of Dominic Cummings’ comments might have on women considering a career in Westminster. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Ministers trying to secure release of more Britons as two aid workers flee Gaza Around 200 UK citizens have registered as being in the strip with the Foreign Office. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
What to expect from AI Safety Summit today as science secretary warns of Terminator-style ‘loss of control’ As the prime minister heads to Bletchley Park — and prepares to meet Elon Musk — Michelle Donelan said losing control of AI would have the ‘gravest ramifications’ The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
West must 'work closely' with China to control AI, says UK despite US concerns Science Secretary Michelle Donelan tells GB News: 'What we need to do is work collaboratively with the rest of the world' Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
‘It’s not clear we can control it’: what they said at the Bletchley Park AI summit Elon Musk, the world’s richest man; Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind; and King Charles among those weighing in The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023
Tech Secretary calls for ‘change’ in conversation around AI impact on jobs Michelle Donelan said there was huge potential for AI to help workers rather than replace them. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
World leaders gather at UK summit aiming to tackle 'frontier AI' risks Digital officials, tech company bosses and researchers are converging Wednesday at a former codebreaking spy base near London to discuss and better understand the extreme risks posed by cutting-edge artificial intelligence. France 24 · Nov 1, 2023
‘World-first’ Bletchley declaration on AI safety agreed ahead of summit Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said it was the start of a global conversation around the risks of artificial intelligence. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
‘No better place’ than Bletchley Park to host world’s first AI safety summit The location in Buckinghamshire is significant as it is a key site in the history of computer science development. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
As Gaza crumbles, those speaking up for innocent Palestinians are being silenced and sacked Simply opposing violence against civilians is to risk career and reputation. Where are the defenders of ‘free speech’ now, asks Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023
Tory MP sacked from Government role after Gaza ceasefire call A TORY MP has been sacked from his Government role after calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023 Minister seen campaigning with suspended former Tory MP Peter Bone Tom Pursglove, minister in DWP, photographed with Bone two days after suspension over bullying and sexual misconduct
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 Sunak reveals focus on treating cancer and dementia with £100m AI fund The Prime Minister detailed how the spending would be used ahead of an AI safety summit in the UK.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023 Met chief says police will be ‘ruthless’ at pro-Palestine marches in London Mark Rowley says officers will ‘robustly enforce up to the line of the law’ and warns war is ‘accelerating’ terror threat in UK
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 Israel will be judged at later date on compliance with global rules – minister Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said it is ‘difficult to get to Hamas without hurting innocent civilians’ in Gaza.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 Government wants extremism crackdown as Met Police chief says force will be ‘ruthless’ at protests Michael Gove and Suella Braverman thought to be looking at tighting rules – as nine arrested at pro-Palestine demo in London
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 Tory minister spotted out campaigning with suspended MP Peter Bone Tom Pursglove out door-knocking with MP suspended for bullying and sexual misconduct
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 No 10 plays down worries about Sunak’s AI safety summit having few top leaders Questions remain about gathering unlikely to help PM fulfil aspiration of UK shaping global approach
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 ChatGPT maker among AI firms to publish safety policies in transparency push OpenAI is one of six tech giants to have published their responses to a Government request for AI safety policy details.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Online Safety Act becomes law in the UK The new internet safety rules will be overseen by Ofcom.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 AI safety is priority for the UK, Tech Secretary says Michelle Donelan was speaking ahead of the UK hosting the first AI Safety Summit next week.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Social media platforms must ‘act swiftly to combat antisemitism’ Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan has told leaders of social media platforms they must show actions being taken to slow spread of harmful content.