New planning measures have been announced as the Government aims to fulfil its commitment to build 1.5 million homes:1 These efforts are part of the Government's continued action towards boosting … [Read more...] about Default yes: latest Government planning reform to provide automatic approval to planning applications for housing developments near train stations
Stuart Russell on AI Regulation
The first of Professor Stuart Russell's "Reith Lectures" for the BBC was recorded tonight. The lecture series, "Living with Artificial Intelligence", will focus on the profound and potentially … [Read more...] about Stuart Russell on AI Regulation
AI Assurance
"AI assurance" describes methods to assess and potentially certify AI systems. These methods may aim to measure or more loosely evaluate an AI system's performance, such as lack of bias, transparency, … [Read more...] about AI Assurance
What powers will the New Homes Ombudsman have against developers?
Further details about the New Homes Ombudsman have been published by the Government in the Building Safety Bill. While much of the focus will be on the fire safety elements of the Government's … [Read more...] about What powers will the New Homes Ombudsman have against developers?
Court upholds refusal of badger culling licence
In R (The National Farmers Union & Another) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs & Another, the court found that the Secretary of State (the 'SofS') had lawfully made … [Read more...] about Court upholds refusal of badger culling licence
UK CDEI publishes review of bias in algorithmic decision-making
The UK's Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) has published its Review into bias in algorithmic decision-making, calling for "active steps to anticipate risks and measure outcomes" and … [Read more...] about UK CDEI publishes review of bias in algorithmic decision-making