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Starmer speaks at the start of London Technology Week
Keir Stamer He is giving his speech, kicking off London Technology Week.
He started by saying that the UK is uniquely positioned to lead the world in the technological revolution. And it was a revolution that “has the potential to transform lives, strengthen communities and create opportunities across the country, and one that Britain is uniquely placed to lead.”
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The UK is the world’s third largest technology economy. Our start-ups collected almost half of the technology investments in Europe this year.
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star player He praised the tech entrepreneurs in his audience for their contribution to the UK’s tech investment record. (See 9.24 p.m.)
Half of Europe’s technology investment in this country; This is a great achievement and belongs to many people in this room.
But this didn’t happen by chance. Each of these investments is a validation of British talent, British industry and the approach Britain has taken; Much of this approach has been shaped by many people in this room and by the conversations we have had over the past two years.
Starmer speaks at the start of London Technology Week
Keir Stamer He is giving his speech, kicking off London Technology Week.
He started by saying that the UK is uniquely positioned to lead the world in the technological revolution. And it was a revolution that “has the potential to transform lives, strengthen communities and create opportunities across the country, and one that Britain is uniquely placed to lead.”
Yıldızmer said:
The UK is the world’s third largest technology economy. Our start-ups collected almost half of the technology investments in Europe this year.
England’s children’s commissioner says restrictions on social media should include 16 and 17-year-olds
This morning the Times reports that Keir Starmer will soon announce a ban on social media platforms that are “harmful” to under-16s. (See 8.27am.) their story, Max Kendix, Stefan Boscia And Oliver Wright to say:
People familiar with the proposals said the prime minister was working on a “hybrid” system that would include elements of the Australian ban and outlawing certain features such as infinite scrolling, push notifications and autoplay.
A source claimed the proposals could have more “granular” age restrictions, restricting certain features and sites to different age groups, rather than a blanket ban on under-16s as in Australia.
Dame Rachel de SouzaEngland’s children’s commissioner has called on the government to go further. Inside report He told the Daily Telegraph that he would like to see the restrictions extend to 16 and 17-year-olds and would like them to be applied to gaming platforms as well as social media sites.
He said:
If we truly want to protect children from harm, we cannot allow 16 and 17 year olds to have less protection…
I call for all online services – not just social media platforms, but also gaming sites and any platforms that exploit harmful features and functions – to be banned from access to children until they can be proven to be designed to protect children’s safety and well-being.
De Souza recently co-chaired a review for the government with adolescent health professor Russell Viner. guidance for parents Screen use by those under 5 years of age. He and Viner are now producing for government guidance on what age children should get smartphones.
In an interview with the Today program this morning, he said that while children did not like the principle of banning access to social media, social media use was bad for them, for example affecting their sleep, and they wanted help to reduce it.
He said he was “optimistic” that for the first time in six years the government was ready to act.
However, he emphasized that children should not take the blame. He explained the following in the program:
[We should] Ban companies from accessing our children until they prove they are truly worthy of them. If they have these terrible algorithms, of course they should be banned.
I don’t want to frame this as a ban just for kids; The kids didn’t do anything wrong. We protect children by not allowing these companies to access them.
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth had ‘lack of class’ when he made anti-immigration remarks at D-day ceremony, minister says
Jacqui SmithThe skills minister has argued that US defense secretary Pete Hegseth lacked “class” when he criticized European countries for their records on immigration in a speech at the D-Day commemoration.
Like Ashifa Qassam According to reports, Hegseth’s speech was condemned across Europe and beyond.
this morning SmithMaking a media tour, he joined the choir. When asked on LBC whether Hegseth was right, he replied:
No, he’s not right, and no, I think it’s a bit of a lack of class to bring this up at a ceremony like this.
Smith said there had been “huge reductions” in net migration under Labor and that “we will continue to take action on the things that I think people are really concerned about, particularly those crossing the Channel in small boats.”
Keir Starmer will say ‘tech revolution must work for everyone’ in speech on artificial intelligence
Good morning. Two weeks from today, Andy Burnham is unlikely to take his seat as Makerfield’s new MP. It’s not a given that the by-election will be won, but the campaign is certainly on track. Keir Starmer was saying He won’t stand aside and let Burnham replace him as Labor leader, but those briefings are being met with a heavy dose of skepticism.
The statement of the unnamed minister is as follows: today’s Times splash It provides a more realistic guide to what’s going on. They say:
Keir has entered the age of inheritance. All the talk now is ‘What will be announced before Makerfield?’ It looks like this.
The Times says one of these legacy ‘announcements’ is that “harmful” social media (i.e. not all social media) will be banned for those under 16. The newspaper says the Prime Minister wants to announce this before the by-election.
Starmer will also give a speech on technology this morning. “The technology revolution must work for everyone,” according to prior quotes. He will say:
No one doubts the huge potential of technology to change lives. But we need to decide who this change is for. This government’s choice is clear: the tech revolution must work for everyone, not just a privileged few.
We support British businesses to lead the way by stimulating growth and investment that leads to more jobs and stronger communities. And we’re using technology to bring opportunity to every corner of the country; We help people get into work, tackle inequalities, increase skills and build a fairer future.
The overnight briefing also included a mini news announcement, but it wasn’t one that anyone who writes about Starmer’s legacy will remember. He will say that the Department for Work and Pensions is trialling what it calls an “Artificial Intelligence work assistant” to help the unemployed find work. number 10 says:
The tool will provide people with resources 24/7 and offer guidance on topics such as career development, job searches and applications. The trial will last around three months to collect data and feedback on how people use the service so it can be adapted and improved as needed.
You can access the tool Herebut you will need GOV.UK login details.
There may be other news in the conversation.
Here is the agenda of the day.
Morning: Keir Starmer gives a speech on technology and artificial intelligence.
10am: Liberal Democrat Treasury spokeswoman and deputy leader Daisy Cooper held a press conference on tackling energy bills.
Morning: Kemi Badenoch is visiting London where she will speak to the media.
11.30: A lobby briefing is being held in Downing Street.
13:00: Green Party leader Zack Polanski speaks at the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union conference.
13.15: Technology secretary Liz Kendall gives a speech at the AI adoption summit.
14.30: Home Affairs Minister Shabana Mahmood answers questions in the House of Commons.
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