Liz Kendall
Coverage of Liz Kendall in the Nexus archive.
- UK’s bet on AI will endure under Burnham, says minister
UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan stated that AI and technology will remain a priority under the next prime minister, Andy Burnham, emphasizing its importance for the UK's economy, national security, and geopolitical power. Narayan and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall have discussed AI's role with Burnham, acknowledging public concerns about job losses but highlighting opportunities for economic progress and reindustrialization.
- Government's cyber pledge lands 60 signatories, including M&S and, somehow, Capita
The UK government's new Cyber Resilience Pledge has 60 signatories, including Marks & Spencer and Capita, despite Capita's history of cybersecurity issues. Notable absentees include Co-op, Harrods, and Jaguar Land Rover, while Microsoft and other major corporations joined the initiative.
- Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10
The UK government will proceed with cracking down on tech platforms despite US intervention against its proposed under-16 social media ban. The US embassy in London warned against the ban, which would affect American firms, but the British technology secretary stated the US stance would not deter the UK.
- Ministers may try to curb spread of misinformation during social unrest
The UK government is considering new measures to combat misinformation during public crises. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall stated she will not be 'bullied off' X (formerly Twitter) despite concerns about social media's role in spreading misinformation, particularly in relation to riots in Southampton linked to the fatal stabbing of Henry Nowak and Elon Musk's posts.
- Labour will make AI ‘work for the workers’, says Liz Kendall
Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, stated that Labour will ensure artificial intelligence benefits workers rather than displacing them. The announcement addresses public concerns about job losses due to automation.
- Labour will make AI ‘work for the workers’, says Liz Kendall
Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, stated Labour will ensure artificial intelligence benefits workers rather than displacing them. She emphasized the government's role in shaping AI adoption to support those affected by automation.
- Britain's latest civil servant is a chatbot trained on GOV.UK misery
The UK government has launched a chatbot called GOV.UK Chat to help citizens navigate public services, including maternity pay and retirement benefits. The chatbot is trained on tens of thousands of pages of official guidance and aims to reduce the need for phone calls and online searches. The government claims it is the most comprehensive government-built chat tool in the world.
- MPs want social media treated more like unsafe toys than harmless apps
British MPs are urging the government to tighten online safety laws, arguing social media companies should face scrutiny similar to products linked to serious harm. The UK's Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says there is strong evidence linking social media use to harms affecting young people. The committee is calling for stronger legal obligations and effective age verification systems.
- Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first £500m fund investment
UK technology secretary Liz Kendall urges the public to embrace AI despite concerns over job displacement and cybersecurity. The government announced its first £500m sovereign AI fund investment in a British startup, aiming to leverage AI for economic and societal benefits.
- Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first £500m fund investment
UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall urges the public to embrace AI despite concerns over job disruption and cybersecurity. The government announced its first £500m sovereign AI fund investment in a British startup, aiming to leverage AI for economic and societal benefits.