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AI tapped for citizen outreach as India goes to the polls
Political parties in this year’s high-stakes elections are leveraging AI for the first time, but measures to curtail misuse must continue to evolve with the rapid developments of the technology Continue Reading
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A local government GDS might work - but only on top of standard technology
The old debate about an equivalent of the Government Digital Service for local authorities has swung round again - but it will only ever work if it's founded on common standards and technologies Continue Reading
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Gartner: Exploring the short- and mid-term implications of ChatGPT
ChatGPT and competitors such as Google’s Bard mark a significant shift in the market for data and analytics Continue Reading
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Protecting children as they spend years in virtual worlds
To protect children online, we must now focus on pre-emptive and robust regulation around immersive technologies Continue Reading
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The rise and risks of sovereign data strategies
Data and analytics leaders need to understand what is happening now to mitigate risk and exploit data-driven opportunities Continue Reading
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ODI: Smart data promise could founder against paywalls
The Open Data Institute’s Mahlet Zimeta examines the government’s smart data plan, which could boost competition and empower the public, but needs to be set up to allow rapid creation of new markets without barriers Continue Reading
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Data leaders need to overcome their fears and unlock their creativity
Author and data management consultant Caroline Carruthers argues that data leaders need to tap into their creativity to make their analytical work pay off Continue Reading
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Move with the times – in defence of WhatsApp in government
Former minister and current member of the House of Lords argues that the UK government needs to move with the times and embrace new communications tools such as WhatsApp Continue Reading
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Harnessing the promise of data from space services for a better Earth
Mark Chang, an aerospace, defence and security expert at PA Consulting, looks at the actions that organisations need to take to harness the potential of space services data Continue Reading
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How data sharing and collaboration can solve great challenges
Daniel Hirst and Arjan Dhaliwal from Ordnance Survey argue for the value of data sharing, collaboration and data skills enhancement to address social, ecological economic problems Continue Reading
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Why culture is critical for data integration
For data integration to succeed, the business needs to foster a culture of data sharing and collaboration Continue Reading
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Harness data to make better business conversations
Productive business conversations require a data culture underpinned by data literacy and balanced by humanistic values Continue Reading
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Using geospatial data to unlock innovation in the property sector
Louise Weale from Ordnance Survey argues that geospatial data is key to unlocking business innovation in the property sector Continue Reading
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Is our drinking data-driven?
Caroline Carruthers, CEO of Carruthers and Jackson, cogitates on the balance between gut and data in making personal risk decisions, ahead of a CDO summer school Continue Reading
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If data really is the new oil, the raw materials need a different economic approach
The International Monetary Fund is the latest to say that data is the new oil – the change agent in the economy – but striking it rich is a complicated matter Continue Reading
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UK winners and losers in digital tech
The UK's retail and telecoms companies are among the best in the world at digital technology, but a survey of digital leaders shows there is still room for improvement for many UK firms Continue Reading
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Blockchain: Paving the way for broad adoption
The foundations have been laid for organisations to begin standardising on the technology, talent and platforms that will drive future blockchain initiatives Continue Reading
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The problem of smart cities and connectivity in the UK
Only once leaders develop a framework for local economic and societal development can the “smart city” buzz can evolve into “intelligent communities” Continue Reading
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How the Consumer Rights Act will affect the digital industry
Consumer legislation has been updated to take into account the unique nature of digital content – but what does it mean for technology suppliers? Continue Reading
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The digital CIO: ‘Fear of Google’ and the ethics of digital business
Could the big digital players be using their dominance by exerting unfair competition? Continue Reading
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Living with Google Glass – not quite useful enough to overcome the dork-factor
Businesses will use Google Glass first, says Simon Dring after spending a few days living with the technology. Continue Reading
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The data fragmentation challenge
Few organisations have policies to guide where data should and should not be stored. The result: data fragmentation Continue Reading
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The challenges of information governance in our increasingly litigious age
Formulating the right enterprise-wide information governance policies is essential in heading off potential legal and compliance costs Continue Reading