Expert Comment
Professor Siddartha Khastgir on the UK鈥檚 Automated Vehicles Bill
鈥樷�榃e welcome the government鈥檚 decision to introduce the primary legislation on automated vehicles in the King鈥檚 Speech today. Following on from the discussions at the AI Safety Summit last week, this very first legislation on AI-powered technology is an important step for the UK to reach its target of rolling out automated cars in 2025."
Dr Jane Webb comments on Boohoo's failure to keep to its ethical fashion promises.
Our identities are so entangled with what we wear and how we shop in the Global North and fast fashion feeds this.
Prof. Michael Bradshaw on Sunak to use king鈥檚 speech to announce new system to award oil and gas licences
"In the recent context of sky-high gas prices and concerns about energy security, it might be easy to see why the Government thinks that the answer might be more domestic supply. However, this is a narrow focus on the wrong solution."
Shweta Singh on Rishi Sunak's AI Summit
鈥淗osting an AI summit in the first place is a positive first step, as it means we are acknowledging the risks that come with this world changing technology. We need more co-operation across tech companies and government whilst we wait for the law to catch up to a rapidly changing technological landscape.
Shravani Sharma on rail ticket offices U-turn
鈥淭he U-turn will be a relief for so many people across the UK. When planning policies for the transport industry, people from a wide range of backgrounds, with different needs, must be properly listened to before making any big decisions. I would urge the government to consult both disability charities and the disabled in future policymaking.鈥�