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# Defence Data Research Centre

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- [Zena Wood’s Nomination for the Digital Leaders 100 – Pioneering Digital Transformation](https://ddrc.uk/zena-woods-nomination-for-the-digital-leaders-100-pioneering-digital-transformation/) - We are thrilled to announce that Dr Zena Wood, Associate Professor of Digital Economy at the University of Exeter, has been nominated for the prestigious Digital Leaders 100 (DL100) list. This nomination is a recognition of Zena's outstanding work in advancing digital transformation within education and beyond. Zena’s innovative contributions, particularly in the realm of
- [DIANA: NATO's Innovation Powerhouse Springs into Action](https://ddrc.uk/diana-natos-innovation-powerhouse-springs-into-action/) - Marking a significant milestone, NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) commenced operations on Monday, 19th June 2023. DIANA has issued its inaugural call for proposals, seeking innovative solutions to pressing defence and security issues. By fostering collaboration between governments, industry, academia, start-ups, and other innovators, DIANA aims to propel their ideas and businesses to success.This year, DIANA is set to support the most promising minds in developing dual-use technologies, focusing on three key areas: energy resilience, sensing and surveillance, and secure information sharing.DIANA's Managing Director, Professor Deeph Chana, expressed his excitement about this significant development. He emphasized the importance of identifying, developing, and deploying dual-use technologies to address the myriad challenges we face. DIANA's unique programme offers participants substantial early-stage funding, commercial advice, and the opportunity to test their ideas at world-leading facilities.DIANA plans to collaborate with approximately 30 start-ups this year, each receiving a non-dilutive grant of 100,000 euros. There's also the potential for additional funding of up to 300,000 euros through DIANA's accelerator programme. With a regional office in the UK, another planned in Canada, and a hub set to open in Estonia, DIANA is expanding its reach. It also boasts a network of around 100 accelerator sites and test centres in innovation clusters across the Alliance.Complementing DIANA's efforts is the NATO Innovation Fund, the first multi-sovereign venture capital fund globally, set to invest 1 billion euros in start-ups developing defence and security technologies.For more information or to apply for DIANA’s challenge call, visit the DIANA website.
- [Data for Policy 2024: Decoding the Future: Trustworthy Governance with AI?](https://ddrc.uk/data-for-policy-2024-decoding-the-future-trustworthy-governance-with-ai/) - London DDRC hosting special track: https://dataforpolicy.org/call-for-submissions/ Prof. Yates, Prof. Wood (Chair) & Glen Hart (Dstl)
- [DDRC Workshops Summary of Research Findings](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-workshops-summary-of-research-findings/) - Listen to this research summary Read this research summary The Defence Data Research Centre (DDRC) facilitated 33 workshops for six UK sectors in England, Scotland, and Wales between June and November 2023. In the workshops, teams are provided with a bespoke set of LEGO® bricks and components that were specifically selected to address issues pertaining
- [DDRC Workshops Concerns by Sector](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-workshops-concerns-by-sector/) - The Defence Data Research Centre (DDRC) facilitated 33 workshops in England, Scotland, and Wales between June and November 2023. Participants from six UK sectors were involved in the workshops: Consultants, Enterprise (Small and Medium Enterprises and Old Age Pensioners), Government, Higher Education, Non-profit, and Public sector. During the workshops, teams were provided with a bespoke
- [My AI Strategy for 2025: Less Noise, More Signal](https://ddrc.uk/my-ai-strategy-for-2025-less-noise-more-signal/) - A chance to reflect on how to achieve more with AI in 2025 As we begin 2025, it’s a good time to turn the page and start a new leaf. Having seen out the old, we celebrate the new and reflect on how to face the world. What will the new year hold, and how
- [Defence Data Research Centre's Annual Data Sprint Yields Breakthroughs in Machine Learning and Computer Vision](https://ddrc.uk/defence-data-research-centres-annual-data-sprint-yields-breakthroughs-in-machine-learning-and-computer-vision/) - The Defence Data Research Centre (DDRC), a consortium led by the University of Exeter in collaboration with the Universities of Liverpool and Surrey and funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), recently conducted its annual Data Study Group in collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute. The event was held in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This intensive ‘collaborative sprint
- [Data Study Group - Applications Now Open for September](https://ddrc.uk/data-study-group-applications-now-open-for-september/) - The Defence Data Research Centre (DDRC) has announced the opening of applications for its upcoming Data Study Group (DSG) Applications are now open for our September 16th – 20th event in Newcastle! Applications Close: 11th August at midnight. The DSG employs an agile sprint approach, bringing together top talent to prototype potential solutions to scientific
- [AI’s Data Dilemma: Confronting the paradox of poor quality data in the age of AI](https://ddrc.uk/ais-data-dilemma-confronting-the-paradox-of-poor-quality-data-in-the-age-of-ai/) - In the latest edition of the Digital Economy Dispatch, Prof. Alan. W. Brown dives into a pressing issue at the heart of the AI revolution: the paradox of poor quality data in an era abundant with information. Titled “AI’s Data Dilemma: Confronting the Paradox of Poor Quality Data in the Age of AI". In this
- [The March Towards Defence Innovation: Progress and Pathways Ahead](https://ddrc.uk/the-march-towards-defence-innovation-progress-and-pathways-ahead/) - The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is making significant strides towards innovation to counter emerging threats, according to Steve Blank's opinion piece in Defense News. Blank highlights how the DoD is navigating through challenges of adapting to new warfare doctrines, leveraging technology like AI, and embracing rapid technological changes. Initiatives like the elevation of the
- [Navigating the AI Revolution: Strategies for Achieving AI-at-Scale](https://ddrc.uk/navigating-the-ai-revolution-strategies-for-achieving-ai-at-scale/) - The burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the imagination of both public and private sectors, promising a revolution in how services and operations are conducted. Despite its potential, the journey towards AI-at-scale is fraught with challenges that echo those encountered in previous digital transformation efforts. Professor Alan Brown's latest Digital Economy Dispatch delves
- [AI in software development](https://ddrc.uk/ai-in-software-development/) - Let's dive into something that's been buzzing in the tech sphere – the role of Generative AI in software development. The latest Stack Overflow survey is in, and it's shedding light on some pretty interesting trends. Here's the scoop: an overwhelming 70% of survey respondents are jumping on the AI bandwagon for their coding needs
- [Navigating the Digital Future: Reflections from AOIR 2023](https://ddrc.uk/navigating-the-digital-future-reflections-from-aoir-2023/) - The Association of Internet Researchers (AOIR) conference in Philadelphia, held from October 18 to 21, was a landmark event, gathering over 600 attendees from diverse fields to explore the forefront of internet research. I witnessed a rich tapestry of ideas and innovations at this conference, reflecting on the evolving digital landscape. The Attitudes Towards Data Lego
- [Attitudes towards data LSP® Workshops](https://ddrc.uk/attitudes-towards-data-lsp-workshops/) - DDRC workshops were conducted in England, Scotland, and Wales for a range of diverse sectors. The workshops consist of a 1-minute challenge for all participants and a 45-minute team model building activity. Various means were utilised for recruiting organisations to participate in the DDRC workshops such as social media and professional contacts. Recruitment materials included
- [Cloud Computing in Government](https://ddrc.uk/cloud-computing-in-government/) - DDRC's expert panellist Sasha Rock offers a comprehensive analysis of the integration and optimisation of cloud computing within the UK's Ministry of Defence (MOD). He discusses the shift from traditional to cloud-based data handling, emphasising the need for agile, secure, and scalable cloud services to manage vast data volumes and enhance defence capabilities. Key initiatives
- [Towards a Sustainable UK  Defence Sector:  Leveraging capability](https://ddrc.uk/towards-a-sustainable-uk-defence-sector-leveraging-capability/) - In "Towards a Sustainable UK Defence Sector," James MacGregor delves deeper into sustainability within the UK's defence operations. He advocates for a circular economy, highlighting its efficiency: "This approach not only reduces waste but also maximizes resource efficiency." MacGregor underscores the crucial role of data and digital transformation in advancing sustainability, emphasising that "Leadership at
- [The Minerva Research Institute](https://ddrc.uk/the-minerva-research-institute/) - This is worth a bookmark....a university-based social science research initiative that focuses on areas of strategic importance to the U.S. national security policy. The Minerva Research Initiative, an endeavour of the US Department of Defence, is focused on enhancing the understanding of security through social science research. Launched in 2008, it emphasises unclassified, university-based projects with
- [The Race for Data Supremacy: Achieving decision advantage to deter future conflicts](https://ddrc.uk/the-race-for-data-supremacy-achieving-decision-advantage-to-deter-future-conflicts/) - As the military move to faster decision making driven by data, new challenges must be addressed. This paper outlines some of the issues and possible ways forward. The answer (according to IBM) is a “Data Fabric”. If only we could understand what that means. It is described as “an architectural framework that aims to provide
- [Transforming for a digital future: government's 2022 to 25 roadmap for digital and data](https://ddrc.uk/transforming-for-a-digital-future-governments-2022-to-25-roadmap-for-digital-and-data/) - The roadmap for digital and data sets out a common cross-government vision for 2025 and a set of specific actions to achieve digital transformation in government. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transforming-for-a-digital-future-governments-2022-to-25-roadmap-for-digital-and-data I am sure you have seen this, but it's worth highlighting all the same. This is the latest government guidance on AI for all government departments. As this
- [Welcome to State of AI Report 2023](https://ddrc.uk/welcome-to-state-of-ai-report-2023/) - https://www.stateof.ai/2023-report-launch Key takeaways: GPT-4 is the master of all it surveys (for now), beating every other LLM on both classic benchmarks and exams designed to evaluate humans, validating the power of proprietary architectures and reinforcement learning from human feedback. Efforts are growing to try to clone or surpass proprietary performance, through smaller models, better datasets, and longer
- [Ada Lovelace Institute's Report: Navigating the Use of ChatGPT and GenAI Tools in the Public Sector](https://ddrc.uk/ada-lovelace-institutes-report-navigating-the-use-of-chatgpt-and-genai-tools-in-the-public-sector/) - The Ada Lovelace Institute has recently reported on foundation models in the public sector and offers an in-depth look at the diverse formal and informal applications of AI tools like ChatGPT. It has a broad set of recommendations that are helpful for public sector leaders. The section on “proposed use cases” is particularly worth reviewing.
- [Trends and Issues Facing the UK Military](https://ddrc.uk/trends-and-issues-facing-the-uk-military/) - The Reserve Forces Review 2030, led by Brigadier The Rt Hon the Lord Lancaster, has culminated in a transformative plan known as Reserve Forces 2030 (RF30). After extensive research and engagement, the RF30 initiative has established 14 workstreams based on 18 key recommendations. Its primary aim is to align the UK's defence and security strategies
- [National Audit Office: Inventory and Supply Chain Management in Defence](https://ddrc.uk/national-audit-office-inventory-and-supply-chain-management-in-defence/) - A recent report by the National Audit Office (NAO) scrutinises the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) inventory management, evaluating its effectiveness and value for money. This analysis follows up on longstanding issues highlighted in previous assessments. The 2012 report had noted excessive purchasing and inadequate disposal of unneeded inventory by the MoD. The report concludes: The
- [An introduction to NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework](https://ddrc.uk/an-introduction-to-nists-ai-risk-management-framework/) - The AI Standards Hub is launching an insightful webinar series in collaboration with the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), focusing on Trustworthy AI and the role of standards in fostering responsible AI. The inaugural session will introduce NIST's AI Risk Management Framework (RMF) to a UK and international audience, discussing its development,
- [President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence](https://ddrc.uk/president-biden-issues-executive-order-on-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence/) - The new executive order on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the USA, recently announced by President Biden, marks a significant step in the nation's approach to AI technology. Today, President Biden is issuing a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI).
- [Navigating the AI-Driven Landscape: Asana's Work Innovation Lab Survey](https://ddrc.uk/navigating-the-ai-driven-landscape-asanas-work-innovation-lab-survey/) - In August 2023, Asana's Work Innovation Lab undertook a survey, engaging with over 4,500 individuals, ranging from individual contributors to middle and senior managers, and executives in the UK and US. This study aimed to provide actionable insights, assisting leaders to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. The report
- [Unveiling Modern Strategies in Defence Through Insightful Podcasts and Interviews](https://ddrc.uk/unveiling-modern-strategies-in-defence-through-insightful-podcasts-and-interviews/) - In the rapidly evolving world of Defence, data management, and sector modernisation, staying informed and ahead is crucial. Highlighted by James Herbert -DDRC Expert Panellist-, the recent episode of the "War on the Rocks" podcast is an invaluable resource for those keen on these topics. The episode features General David Allvin, who discusses innovative learning
- [The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise](https://ddrc.uk/the-state-of-generative-ai-in-the-enterprise/) - In an era where generative AI is rapidly redefining the landscape of technology and business, Deloitte's latest survey, "The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise: Now Decides Next," offers a timely and comprehensive analysis. Released in January 2024, this survey series marks a pivotal moment, delving into the evolving trends, sentiments, and adoption challenges
- [Lessons Learnt from government digital transformation](https://ddrc.uk/lessons-learnt-from-government-digital-transformation/) - This thorough report scrutinises the challenges and opportunities linked to the digital transformation within the UK Government, with a particular focus on the Ministry of Defence (MoD). It highlights the crucial role of data and artificial intelligence (AI) in contemporary warfare and defence strategies. The document illustrates that, despite the MoD's ambitious strategies for the
- [Data Challenge UK](https://ddrc.uk/data-challenge-uk/) - The Civil Service's innovative approach to harnessing data is showcased in its annual "Data Challenge", an initiative now in its third year. This challenge is a unique opportunity for civil servants to propose ideas on how the government can enhance its data usage. Participants are not only encouraged to submit their ideas but also have
- [AI Attitudes Survey for 2023](https://ddrc.uk/ai-attitudes-survey-for-2023/) - The Defence Data Research Centre, Attitudes to Data research team, based at the University of Liverpool are excited to announce the launch of its AI Attitudes Survey and invite you to share your experiences and perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI). This survey is an opportunity for you to voice your interaction with AI, the ongoing
- [Artificial intelligence: Meeting the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)](https://ddrc.uk/artificial-intelligence-meeting-the-public-sector-equality-duty-psed/) - The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) requires public bodies to consider equality from the start when implementing artificial intelligence (AI). This duty applies to both existing AI systems and those being developed or used on behalf of public bodies. The general duty, applicable to all public authorities, focuses on eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of
- [AI Safety Institute](https://ddrc.uk/ai-safety-institute/) - The recently unveiled Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute is poised to assume a pivotal role in the appraisal of AI technologies, including Large Language Models and the various applications constructed upon them. This institution is expected to exert considerable sway over governmental policy pertaining to AI, contribute insights to the allocation of government funds for AI
- [Strategic Developments in AI Safety: Preparations for the Bletchley Park Summit & The AI Standards Hub](https://ddrc.uk/strategic-developments-in-ai-safety-preparations-for-the-bletchley-park-summit-the-ai-standards-hub/) - This article synthesises two significant strands of development in artificial intelligence (AI) – the strategic preparations for the Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit and the creation of the AI Standards Hub (Alan Turing Institute). Detailing the UK’s proactive approach towards establishing a global dialogue on AI risks and the vital role of standards as tools
- [Canadian Armed Forces Digital Campaign Plan](https://ddrc.uk/canadian-armed-forces-digital-campaign-plan/) - The Canadian Army has developed a digital transformation strategy that effectively outlines the challenges they encounter in an increasingly digital world. This strategy provides a comprehensive overview of their approach to adapting to the rapid shift towards digitalization in various aspects of operations. We live in the digital age and are undergoing a period of
- [International survey of public opinion on AI safety](https://ddrc.uk/international-survey-of-public-opinion-on-ai-safety/) - The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation commissioned Deltapoll to conduct international research on public opinion towards AI safety ahead of the UK’s AI Safety Summit 2023. Respondents from the general public in nine countries – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the UK and the USA – expressed widespread support for AI safety testing. Key findings: When asked
- [Unleashing Data Potential: Insights from the LEGO Serious Play Workshops at a higher education institution](https://ddrc.uk/unleashing-data-potential-insights-from-the-lego-serious-play-workshops-at-a-higher-education-institution/) - Throughout the academic summer, across September and now heading into November, the DDRC's Attitudes to Data Research team has been workshopping all across the country, to uncover what the UK's workforce has to say about its data processes and flows. Many of the institutions our researchers visited included universities. Across these universities, participants from various
- [Avoiding the Next Digital Transformation Death March](https://ddrc.uk/avoiding-the-next-digital-transformation-death-march/) - Professor Alan Brown writes a weekly newsletter called Digital Economy Dispatch which focuses on the intersection of technology, strategy, and organisational change. His latest Dispatch entitled Avoiding the Next Digital Transformation Death March critically examines the challenges and failures of large-scale digital transformation projects, using the Post Office Horizon scandal as a case study to highlight key
- [The growing energy footprint of artificial intelligence](https://ddrc.uk/the-growing-energy-footprint-of-artificial-intelligence/) - The expanding energy footprint of artificial intelligence (AI) is a critical issue that necessitates immediate attention. The surge in demand for AI chips, as seen in 2023, alongside the revenue spike for companies like NVIDIA, symbolizes the rapid pace at which AI technologies are being adopted and utilized. However, this growth comes at a significant
- [The Politics of AI: Data, manipulation, and responsibility](https://ddrc.uk/the-politics-of-ai-data-manipulation-and-responsibility/) - Professor Alan Brown writes a weekly newsletter called Digital Economy Dispatch which focuses on the intersection of technology, strategy, and organizational change. His latest Dispatch entitled "The Politics of AI: Data, manipulation, and responsibility" delves into the significant responsibilities that accompany the increasing use of AI, emphasizing the need for ethical and efficient application in
- [Embracing Data Quality in AI's Digital Transformation](https://ddrc.uk/embracing-data-quality-in-ais-digital-transformation/) - In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations are increasingly recognising the vital role of data quality in achieving AI-based digital transformation success. Data, often termed "the new oil," is an invaluable asset for understanding customer behaviour, personalising services, and enhancing operations. However, a significant challenge arises from the historical treatment of data as a byproduct
- [The 2023 Digital Year in Review](https://ddrc.uk/the-2023-digital-year-in-review/) - As 2023 draws to a close, the digital landscape continues to evolve at breakneck speed. From the realignment of hybrid working and the reshaping of the workforce to the rebuilding of cryptocurrencies and the continuing investments in the metaverse, we've seen a great deal of change in the past 12 months. But there's no doubt that the story of 2023 has been
- [Bridging Data and Creativity: Insights from the AOIR Conference](https://ddrc.uk/bridging-data-and-creativity-insights-from-the-aoir-conference/) - In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital technology, the intersection of data science and innovative research methodologies is becoming increasingly crucial. The recent Association of Internet Researchers (AOIR) conference in Philadelphia, USA, organized by Temple University, underscored this fusion of creativity and data-driven research. The AOIR conference, known for its interdisciplinary reach, brought together scholars
- [Does using an AI tool like ChatGPT really make much of a difference to the tasks people perform?](https://ddrc.uk/does-using-an-ai-tool-like-chatgpt-really-make-much-of-a-difference-to-the-tasks-people-perform/) - This is potentially a “very big deal”…… A team of social scientists collaborating with Boston Consulting Group recently conducted an extensive experiment on AI's impact on professional work. Their working paper reveals that consultants using ChatGPT-4 significantly outperformed their counterparts who did not use the tool. The study focused on 18 different tasks typical of
- [Adoption of AI in UK firms - and the consequences for jobs](https://ddrc.uk/adoption-of-ai-in-uk-firms-and-the-consequences-for-jobs/) - This week, the Institute for the Future of Work released their working paper on the adoption of AI at work in the UK. This Briefing Paper and full Working Paper are based on the findings of a survey of over 1000 UK firms (coupled with multiple secondary sources) that attempts to understand what influences AI
- [Charting a Sustainable Course: A Deep Dive into the DDRC's Latest Whitepaper on UK Defence Sustainability](https://ddrc.uk/charting-a-sustainable-course-a-deep-dive-into-the-ddrcs-latest-whitepaper-on-uk-defence-sustainability/) - The DDRC Whitepaper titled "Towards a Sustainable UK Defence Sector: Leveraging capability" by James MacGregor focuses on the urgent need for sustainability in the UK's Defence sector. Published in May 2023, the paper argues for adopting a circular economy approach to achieve the Ministry of Defence Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach (CCSSA) targets (Page
- [Harnessing Data for Defence: Inaugural Data Study Group at DDRC](https://ddrc.uk/harnessing-data-for-defence-inaugural-data-study-group-at-ddrc/) - The realm of defense is increasingly intertwining with the fast-evolving field of data science, opening new vistas of capabilities and solutions. A significant stride in this direction is the recently held inaugural data study group by the Defence Data Research Centre (DDRC) at the University of Exeter. This initiative was aimed at fostering a robust
- [The Yellow Brick Road to Research Impact](https://ddrc.uk/the-yellow-brick-road-to-research-impact/) - Desirable impact in research is a complex picture. Impact, by definition, implies resultant change; we strive for the change we wish to see, but the ripple effects of that change can be manifold. As we embark on mapping out a pathway to impact through our research, a process which ought to be a forethought, there are
- [University of Surrey Ascends the Cyber Throne: Honoured as the Cyber University of the Year](https://ddrc.uk/university-of-surrey-ascends-the-cyber-throne-honoured-as-the-cyber-university-of-the-year/) - The realm of cybersecurity is perpetually evolving, mirroring the relentless pace of digital innovations. Amidst this dynamic landscape, educational institutions play a pivotal role in nurturing adept professionals ready to combat emerging cyber threats. Leading the charge is the University of Surrey, which has been recently bestowed with the prestigious title of "Cyber University of
- [“Millions” of sensitive US military emails were reportedly sent to Mali due to a typo](https://ddrc.uk/millions-of-sensitive-us-military-emails-were-reportedly-sent-to-mali-due-to-a-typo/) - Emails have been mistakenly routed to Mali for over a decade.
- [DeepMind: Exploring institutions for global AI governance](https://ddrc.uk/deepmind-exploring-institutions-for-global-ai-governance/) - DeepMind has revealed that there is a growing need for international governance structures to manage the opportunities and risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence (AI). In a collaborative paper with researchers from several universities and OpenAI, they explore the potential of international institutions in managing the global impact of frontier AI development. The paper highlights
- [WormGPT - The Generative AI Tool Cybercriminals Are Using to Launch BEC Attacks | SlashNext](https://ddrc.uk/wormgpt-the-generative-ai-tool-cybercriminals-are-using-to-launch-bec-attacks-slashnext/) - In this blog post, we'll look at the use of generative AI, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, and the cybercrime tool WormGPT, in BEC attacks.
- [OpenAI's trust and safety lead is leaving the company](https://ddrc.uk/openais-trust-and-safety-lead-is-leaving-the-company/) - Engadget reports that Dave Willner, the trust and safety lead at OpenAI, has announced his departure from the position. Willner, who will remain in an advisory role, cited the need to spend more time with his family as the primary reason for his decision. He expressed pride in the company's accomplishments during his tenure and
- [Attackers find new ways to deliver DDoSes with “alarming” sophistication](https://ddrc.uk/attackers-find-new-ways-to-deliver-ddoses-with-alarming-sophistication/) - Arstechnica reports that cybercriminals are adopting increasingly sophisticated methods to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Cloudflare researchers Omer Yoachimik and Jorge Pacheco have identified an alarming escalation in the complexity of these attacks. They note that even the most advanced attacks may only last a few minutes or even seconds, leaving insufficient time for human
- [OpenAI, Google, others pledge to watermark AI content for safety, White House says](https://ddrc.uk/openai-google-others-pledge-to-watermark-ai-content-for-safety-white-house-says/) - Reuters reports that AI companies, including OpenAI, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Anthropic, Inflection, Amazon.com, and Microsoft, have made voluntary commitments to the White House to implement measures such as watermarking AI-generated content to help make the technology safer. President Joe Biden, who hosted executives from these companies, emphasized the need for vigilance about the threats from
- [Bad News for Open Source: EU Committee Approves the Cyber Resilience Act](https://ddrc.uk/bad-news-for-open-source-eu-committee-approves-the-cyber-resilience-act/) - Reuters reports that the European Union's Industry, Research, and Energy Committee (ITRE) has approved a draft of the Cyber Resilience Act, which aims to make software safer. However, many open-source organizations, including The Apache Software Foundation, Eclipse Foundation, GitHub, and Linux Foundation, argue that the act could stifle open-source development. Joe Brockmeier, head of community
- [Stolen Microsoft key offered widespread access to Microsoft cloud services](https://ddrc.uk/stolen-microsoft-key-offered-widespread-access-to-microsoft-cloud-services/) - BleepingComputer reports that the Microsoft consumer signing key stolen by Chinese hackers provided them with access far beyond the Exchange Online and Outlook.com accounts that Microsoft initially reported as compromised. This is according to Wiz security researchers. The attackers breached the Exchange Online and Azure Active Directory (AD) accounts of around two dozen organizations by
- [It's about better data, not big data, deep learning pioneer Ng says](https://ddrc.uk/its-about-better-data-not-big-data-deep-learning-pioneer-ng-says/) - He says that by becoming "data-centric" companies can find A.I. success
- [WiFi routers can see people through walls. Here's how it works](https://ddrc.uk/wifi-routers-can-see-people-through-walls-heres-how-it-works/) - With the help of AI, the researchers were able to detect the movement of human bodies in a room using Wi-Fi routers -- even through walls.
- [China Issues Rules for Generative AI, Mandating Adherence to 'Socialist Values'](https://ddrc.uk/china-issues-rules-for-generative-ai-mandating-adherence-to-socialist-values/) - With the new rules, China seeks to strike a balance between advancing their AI capabilities while maintaining rigid ideological control.
- [Fantasy fears about AI are obscuring how we already abuse machine intelligence](https://ddrc.uk/fantasy-fears-about-ai-are-obscuring-how-we-already-abuse-machine-intelligence/) - The obsession with fantasy fears helps hide the more mundane but also more significant problems with AI that should concern us; the kinds of problems that ensnared Reid and which could ensnare all of us. From surveillance to disinformation, we live in a world shaped by AI. A defining feature of the “new world of ambient surveillance”, the tech entrepreneur Maciej Ceglowski observed at a US Senate committee hearing, is that “we cannot opt out of it, any more than we might opt out of automobile culture by refusing to drive”. We have stumbled into a digital panopticon almost without realising it. Yet to suggest we live in a world shaped by AI is to misplace the problem. There is no machine without a human, and nor is there likely to be.
- [UK to host first global summit on Artificial Intelligence | Parikiaki Cyprus and Cypriot News](https://ddrc.uk/uk-to-host-first-global-summit-on-artificial-intelligence-parikiaki-cyprus-and-cypriot-news/) - Key points:The UK will host the first major global summit on AI safety, bringing together key countries, leading tech companies, and researchers to agree on safety measures to evaluate and monitor the most significant risks from AI.The summit will consider the risks of AI, including frontier systems, and discuss how they can be mitigated through internationally coordinated action. It will also provide a platform for countries to work together on further developing a shared approach to mitigate these risks.Global companies are expanding their AI work in the UK, with OpenAI and Anthropic opening offices in London, and US tech giant Palantir making the UK its new European HQ for AI development.Summary:The UK is set to host the first global summit on AI safety, aiming to bring together key countries, leading tech companies, and researchers to discuss and agree on safety measures for AI. The summit will focus on the risks of AI, including frontier systems, and how these risks can be mitigated through internationally coordinated action. The UK's role as a host is significant, given its position as a world leader in AI, ranking third behind the US and China. The country's AI sector contributes £3.7 billion to the economy and employs 50,000 people. In addition to the summit, the UK is seeing an expansion of AI work from global companies. OpenAI and Anthropic have opened offices in London, and Palantir has announced the UK as its new European HQ for AI development.
- [Federal Data and Digital Maturity](https://ddrc.uk/federal-data-and-digital-maturity/) - Key points:The Federal Data and Digital Maturity Index (FDDMI) assesses the maturity of U.S. federal agencies in terms of their digital and data capabilities.The overall data and digital maturity score for participating federal agencies was 36 out of 100, indicating a "literate" level of maturity.Federal agencies trailed behind both the global public and private sectors in all eight data and digital maturity building blocks, with the "Reimagine Government" category showing the largest gap.Summary:The FDDMI evaluated the digital and data capabilities of U.S. federal agencies, revealing an overall maturity score of 36 out of 100. This placed the government at a "literate" level, lower than the global public and private sectors. The agencies struggled the most in the "Reimagine Government" category, highlighting a lack of innovation and openness in utilizing data and digital technologies. However, they performed better in the "Data and Analytics" category and set a target maturity score of 75 within the next five years.
- [UK has no intention of developing fully autonomous weapon systems, defence minister says](https://ddrc.uk/uk-has-no-intention-of-developing-fully-autonomous-weapon-systems-defence-minister-says/) - Key points:The UK does not currently possess fully autonomous weapon systems and has no plans to develop them.James Cartlidge, Minister of State for Defence Procurement, stated that while the UK does not rule out the incorporation of AI into weapon systems, it emphasizes the need for "context-appropriate human involvement" in the identification, selection, and targeting of potential threats.These comments were made in response to concerns raised by Theresa Villiers, a Conservative former cabinet minister, about the use of AI in defense capabilities. She asserted that weapon systems should always be under human control and never operate autonomously.Summary:In a response to concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in defense capabilities, James Cartlidge, the UK's Minister of State for Defence Procurement, clarified that the UK has no intention of developing fully autonomous weapon systems. While the incorporation of AI into weapon systems is not ruled out, the UK stresses the importance of context-appropriate human involvement in critical decision-making processes such as threat identification, selection, and targeting. Any weapon systems used by the UK military would be governed by the Ministry of Defence's robust framework of legal safety and regulatory compliance regimes, irrespective of the technology involved.
- [Post-Brexit divergence from GDPR: Implications for data access and scientific research in the UK](https://ddrc.uk/post-brexit-divergence-from-gdpr-implications-for-data-access-and-scientific-research-in-the-uk/) - Key points:The workshop discussed the implications of the UK diverging from the GDPR after Brexit, focusing on the impact on data access and scientific research. The risk of losing adequacy with the EU was a major concern, as this could create new costs and barriers for UK-EU research collaborations.The workshop participants also discussed potential changes to the definition of scientific research and how the GDPR could be improved to better support scientific research. There was a consensus that guaranteeing and protecting adequacy with the European Union was a key priority.The participants expressed concerns over the initial Bill presented, as it reduced the rights of data subjects and could therefore be considered as 'anti-innovation'. They also had concerns over so-called 'Henry VIII clauses' throughout the Bill, giving the Secretary of State discretionary power to amend the Act through secondary legislation with limited or no parliamentary scrutiny.Summary:The PDF document is a summary of a workshop held to discuss the implications of the UK diverging from the GDPR after Brexit. The workshop focused on the potential impact on data access and scientific research in the UK. The participants, including scientific researchers, data protection experts, industry representatives, and privacy campaigners, discussed the risk of losing adequacy with the EU, potential changes to the definition of scientific research, and ways to improve the GDPR to better support scientific research. The consensus was that guaranteeing and protecting adequacy with the European Union was a key priority. Concerns were raised about the initial Bill presented, as it reduced the rights of data subjects and could therefore be considered as 'anti-innovation'. The participants also expressed concerns over the 'Henry VIII clauses' in the Bill, which give the Secretary of State discretionary power to amend the Act through secondary legislation with limited or no parliamentary scrutiny.
- [A lawyer got ChatGPT to do his research, but he isn’t AI’s biggest fool](https://ddrc.uk/a-lawyer-got-chatgpt-to-do-his-research-but-he-isnt-ais-biggest-fool/) - The article in The Guardian focuses on an incident where a lawyer, Steven A. Schwartz, used OpenAI's language model, ChatGPT, for legal research. The case started when Roberto Mata sued the Avianca airline after allegedly sustaining an injury on a flight. When Avianca requested to dismiss the case due to the statute of limitations having expired, Schwartz, on behalf of Mata, produced a list of over half a dozen previous court cases purportedly setting precedents supporting their argument. However, it was later discovered that none of these cited decisions or legal quotations existed - they were all fabricated by ChatGPT. Schwartz, who has been practicing law in New York for three decades, had never used ChatGPT before and was unaware of the possibility that its content could be false. When he asked the AI program to verify the cases, it responded affirmatively, leading him to use the fabricated precedents in the lawsuit.The article goes on to discuss the broader implications of AI and how humans interact with it, noting that the Mata case is an example of the current "madness about AI". It comments on the fascination humans have with chatbots and how easily they can be misled by these "stochastic parrots" that make statistical predictions of the most likely words to append to sentences they are composing.The article concludes by pointing out the irony in tech luminaries calling for the mitigation of risks from AI, with some even declaring it a global priority. It highlights how individuals like Sam Altman of OpenAI, Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind, and Dario Amodi of Anthropic have advocated for regulatory intervention to manage the risks of increasingly powerful AI models.
- [AI poses national security threat, warns terror watchdog](https://ddrc.uk/ai-poses-national-security-threat-warns-terror-watchdog/) - The creators of artificial intelligence need to abandon their “tech utopian” mindset, according to the terror watchdog, amid fears that the new technology could be used to groom vulnerable individuals.Jonathan Hall KC, whose role is to review the adequacy of terrorism legislation, said the national security threat from AI was becoming ever more apparent and the technology needed to be designed with the intentions of terrorists firmly in mind.He said too much AI development focused on the potential positives of the technology while neglecting to consider how terrorists might use it to carry out attacks.“They need to have some horrible little 15-year-old neo-Nazi in the room with them, working out what they might do. You’ve got to hardwire the defences against what you know people will do with it,” said Hall.The government’s independent reviewer of terrorism legislation admitted he was increasingly concerned by the scope for artificial intelligence chatbots to persuade vulnerable or neurodivergent individuals to launch terrorist attacks.“What worries me is the suggestibility of humans when immersed in this world and the computer is off the hook. Use of language, in the context of national security, matters because ultimately language persuades people to do things.”The security services are understood to be particularly concerned with the ability of AI chatbots to groom children, who are already a growing part of MI5’s terror caseload.As calls grow for regulation of the technology following warnings last week from AI pioneers that it could threaten the survival of the human race, it is expected that the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, will raise the issue when he travels to the US on Wednesday to meet President Biden and senior congressional figures.Back in the UK, efforts are intensifying to confront national security challenges posed by AI with a partnership between MI5 and the Alan Turing Institute, the national body for data science and artificial intelligence, leading the way.Alexander Blanchard, a digital ethics research fellow in the institute’s defence and security programme, said its work with the security services indicated the UK was treating the security challenges presented by AI extremely seriously.“There’s a lot of a willingness among defence and security policy makers to understand what’s going on, how actors could be using AI, what the threats are.“There really is a sense of a need to keep abreast of what’s going on. There’s work on understanding what the risks are, what the long-term risks are [and] what the risks are for next-generation technology.”
- [Apple avoids mentioning ‘AI’ at all throughout reveal of new products](https://ddrc.uk/apple-avoids-mentioning-ai-at-all-throughout-reveal-of-new-products/) - Apple said a lot of words during its recent major event, in which it revealed a new headset and updates for all of its platforms over the course of more than two hours. But there was one specific word – or, more specifically, two initials – that it did not mention at all.The company did not reveal a single product powered by AI, and did not mention artificial intelligence even in passing. It was a marked contrast with other recent tech launches, which have seen companies attempt to link a wide array of new products with the hype over artificial intelligence.In advance of the event, many had speculated that Apple could be forced to discuss AI because of the increasing focus on how companies are using it in their products. Google’s recent I/O event, for instance, made heavy use of the word, seemingly in response to criticism from pundits and shareholders that it was failing to convince the world it had done enough with artificial intelligence.Apple instead opted to describe most updates that could be called “AI” as machine learning, using a more precise term that has fallen out of popularity as artificial intelligence has become so popular as a marketing term. But it even seemed to avoid using that phrase often, even when it could have done.It was not for want of new features that are built on tools that could be described as AI, if Apple wanted to. It showed off everything from automated transcriptions of voice notes and voicemails to AirPods features that can recognise sounds in the environment and filter them out or not depending on whether they seem urgent.Describing them in other ways therefore seemed as if it was an intentional rejection of what has become a voguish way of describing new features in tech in recent months.Apple generally tends to favour words of its own invention, over new and much hyped terms in the technology industry. It also avoided using the word “metaverse” throughout the whole launch event, for instance, despite launching a product that fits specifically with the new focus on virtual and augmented reality.But the lack of mention of AI seemed as if it was the result of an even more active choice to reject the wording. In that way, it seemed to reflect an increasing concern that the widespread use of artificial intelligence as a marketing term is serving both to water down the meaning of the word and confuse users about the actual nature of the product it is being used to describe.It may also be part of an increasing sense that AI is not necessarily viewed positively, and could reflect badly on the products that it is used to market. Recent months have seen a run of reports about both the danger of AI products and the techniques used to make them, such as the analysis of large amounts of data without the consent of those depicted, and so Apple may have decided that using the word could lead to negative connotations.
- [Deep In Sight unveils AI-powered 3D depth sensing solutions](https://ddrc.uk/deep-in-sight-unveils-ai-powered-3d-depth-sensing-solutions/) - Deep In Sight, a leading Korean developer of 3D depth sensing technology with artificial intelligence, has unveiled its groundbreaking AI-powered 3D depth sensing solutions at CommunicAsia 2023. The company showcased its In-Cabin Monitoring System (ICMS) and Volume Management System (VMS), both of which demonstrate its expertise in Time-of-Flight (ToF) cameras and volume measurement technology. The ICMS system improves road safety by monitoring driver drowsiness and distracted driving. It distinguishes itself with its facial recognition accuracy, even in low-light environments or when the driver is wearing glasses. The VMS system is attracting interest in the realm of smart factories and intelligent logistics, with its contactless volume measurement capabilities offering real-time inventory management optimization. The CEO of Deep In Sight, Lucas Oh, stated that the company aims to respond swiftly to the growing demand in the international mobility and robotics markets, and to become a next-generation global 3D sensing solution company that grows with the market
- [Why AI Will Save the World - a commentary](https://ddrc.uk/why-ai-will-save-the-world-a-commentary/) - An optimistic view of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to have a profound impact on our world. The author disputes the idea of AI as a dangerous force, instead presenting it as a powerful tool that will help humanity.AI is defined as the application of mathematics and software code to teach computers how to understand, synthesize, and generate knowledge in ways similar to humans. It's not some killer software or robots that will endanger humanity as portrayed in movies. Instead, it's seen as a way to enhance everything we care about.The author asserts that AI can improve a broad range of life outcomes, as human intelligence has done for millennia. AI can augment human intelligence, enhancing outcomes in fields like science, technology, medicine, energy, construction, transportation, communication, art, music, culture, philosophy, and ethics.The post envisions a future where AI aids us in numerous ways:AI tutors could help children maximize their potential with infinite patience, compassion, knowledge, and helpfulness.AI assistants could be used in various life situations, providing guidance and support.AI can enhance the capabilities of professionals such as scientists, artists, engineers, businesspeople, doctors, caregivers, and leaders by aiding in decision-making.The economy could see accelerated productivity growth, leading to new industries, jobs, wage growth, and heightened material prosperity.AI could facilitate scientific breakthroughs, new technologies, and medicines by decoding the laws of nature.The creative arts could enter a golden age, as AI could enable artists to realize their visions faster and at a larger scale.AI could even improve warfare by helping leaders make better strategic and tactical decisions, minimizing risk, error, and unnecessary bloodshed.AI could humanize various aspects of our lives, from art to handling adversity to medical care.The author believes that developing and proliferating AI is a moral obligation, as it could be the most important and beneficial invention of our civilization, on par with or even surpassing electricity and microchips.Despite this optimistic view, the author acknowledges that public discourse around AI is often filled with fear and paranoia. This is attributed to a common pattern where every new technology that matters sparks a moral panic. However, the author asserts that such panic is often irrational, magnifying legitimate concerns to a level of hysteria that makes it harder to confront serious issues.
- [Anduril Industries has hired retired Lt. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood](https://ddrc.uk/anduril-industries-has-hired-retired-lt-gen-l-neil-thurgood/) - Anduril Industries, a defense technology company specializing in AI, machine learning and automation, has hired retired Lt. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood as its senior vice president. Thurgood, who was the first director of the US Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, will lead Anduril’s expansion into Huntsville, Alabama, and shape its business strategy to deliver counter-unmanned air systems, air and missile defense, tactical weapons and mission systems, and command and control capabilities. Anduril has won contracts with the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and US Special Operations Command and has supplied equipment to Ukraine, including its Ghost loitering munition.As detailed in Defense News, Anduril Industries, a defense technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation, has hired retired Lt. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood as senior vice president. Thurgood is the former director of the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), where he oversaw the rapid development and delivery of the service’s most critical technologies, including hypersonic and laser weapons, counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) capabilities, and even hybrid-electric combat vehicle prototypes.Anduril said Thurgood will lead the company’s expansion into Huntsville, Alabama, near Redstone Arsenal, home to the Army’s program executive offices for missiles and space and aviation, the service’s Space and Missile Defense Command, and the RCCTO. Thurgood will shape Anduril’s business strategy to help deliver critical company priorities, such as counter-UAS systems, air and missile defense, tactical weapons and mission systems, and command and control capabilities.Thurgood told Defense News he sees a match between Anduril’s technologies and the program offices at Redstone Arsenal, such as aviation and missiles and space. Christian Brose, Anduril’s chief strategy officer, told Defense News Thurgood is “a critical addition” to the company as it becomes “a bigger company, focused on production, manufacturing, all the things that we are now tasked with doing at real scale.”Anduril has won contracts with the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and U.S. Special Operations Command and has supplied equipment to Ukraine, including its Ghost loitering munition. The company is preparing to send its Altius UAS to the country. Anduril has also acquired Dive Technologies, Area-I, and Copious Imaging. While originally focused on force protection such as counter-UAS and base defense solutions, the company is expanding its offerings to include larger-scale production, program management, and capability delivery in support of government partners.Thurgood’s experience in leading the development of critical defense technologies and his knowledge of the Army’s program offices make him a valuable addition to Anduril’s team. His leadership will help the company expand its offerings and deliver on critical company priorities. Anduril’s focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation positions it to be a major player in the defense technology industry. With Thurgood on board, the company is well-positioned to continue its growth and deliver innovative solutions to its government partners.
- [UK-Australian partnership launches new security institute](https://ddrc.uk/uk-australian-partnership-launches-new-security-institute/) - La Trobe University (Australia) and Sheffield Hallam University (UK) have established a joint research institute called the 'Global Security and Society Institute' to address complex global security challenges, including cybercrime, cyberterrorism, AI growth, and modern slavery.The institute will harness the combined strengths of both universities. Sheffield Hallam is renowned for its work in terrorism, resilience, intelligence, and organized crime research, while La Trobe University has a strong background in humanities, international relations, foreign and defence policy, and cybersecurity research. Both universities will contribute their respective expertise to generate new ideas, connections, and opportunities.Vice-Chancellors of both universities highlight the importance of this international collaboration in the face of increasing security challenges posed by the advancement of AI, big data, and digital connectivity. The institute aims to pool resources and expertise to help governments, agencies, and businesses navigate these unprecedented challenges.The Global Security and Society Institute, a joint initiative by La Trobe University (Australia) and Sheffield Hallam University (UK), has been launched to tackle complex global security challenges such as cybercrime, cyberterrorism, AI growth, and modern slavery. Building upon a well-established partnership between the two world-leading universities, the institute aims to merge advanced technical expertise with humanitarian and social science perspectives to enhance global security research and training. The institute will collaborate with governments, intelligence agencies, and other sectors to address and respond to emerging global security issues. Researchers from both universities, each with impressive track records in their respective fields, will work together to generate new ideas and opportunities. The Vice-Chancellors of both institutions emphasized the importance of this international collaboration, especially in a time when societies worldwide are facing increasingly complex security challenges due to the rapid advancement of AI, big data, and digital connectivity.
- [Sunak and Biden promise action on AI, data sharing, defence and green subsidies](https://ddrc.uk/sunak-and-biden-promise-action-on-ai-data-sharing-defence-and-green-subsidies/) - Key Points:The US and UK announced the Atlantic Declaration, a partnership focused on pledges covering artificial intelligence, critical minerals, clean energy, and security concerns rather than a traditional trade deal. This agreement could mitigate the impact of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act on British firms.The Declaration includes commitments to draft a Joint Clean Energy Supply Chain Action Plan by the end of 2023 and to work towards a deal allowing critical minerals for electric vehicles mined in the UK to be eligible for tax credits under the new US legislation.The two nations agreed to collaborate on "critical and emerging technologies", with a roadmap potentially covering artificial intelligence, 5G and 6G telecoms, quantum computing, semiconductors, and engineering biology within a year.Summary:The US and UK have announced the Atlantic Declaration, an agreement that aims to soften the impact of the US's Inflation Reduction Act on UK firms. The agreement, described as a "new economic partnership for a new age" by UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak, includes several pledges covering artificial intelligence, critical minerals, clean energy, and security. Notably, the declaration includes a commitment for both nations to work towards an agreement that would make critical minerals for electric vehicles mined in the UK eligible for tax credits under the new US legislation. The two nations also pledged to draft a Joint Clean Energy Supply Chain Action Plan by the end of 2023. Furthermore, both countries have agreed to collaborate on "critical and emerging technologies," promising to draft a roadmap that could include AI, 5G and 6G telecoms, quantum computing, semiconductors, and engineering biology within a year.
- [The Evolving Landscape of Leadership in the Age of AI](https://ddrc.uk/the-evolving-landscape-of-leadership-in-the-age-of-ai/) - Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming leadership by automating tasks and providing insights, but it raises questions about the future of human leaders. This summary explores the evolving role of leadership in the AI age, emphasizing the irreplaceable qualities of human leaders. Key insights include: AI complements, rather than replaces, human leadership. Human qualities like
- [The major threat to data recovery and cyber security planning](https://ddrc.uk/the-major-threat-to-data-recovery-and-cyber-security-planning/) - Resilience is, by definition, the ability to withstand and recover from an adverse event. However, when applied to cyber security, especially critical systems, there is a tendency to focus on the ability to repel an attack. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that, even in air-gapped systems, nothing is 100% secure. In the current cyber security
- [Can playing with LEGO® help us understand our data?](https://ddrc.uk/can-playing-with-lego-help-us-understand-our-data/) - Introduction For the past year, our ‘Attitudes to Data’ DDRC research team has been working extensively on the topic of organisational data. Namely, we have been investigating how to improve it, how to make it more secure, and what are the concerns of British workers. Our project right now seeks to establish a baseline understanding
- [DDRC @ AI UK](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-ai-uk/) - As part of our dissemination commitments, we recently attended and presented at AI UK in London (19-20 March). AI UK is organised by the Turing institute and was held at the QE II centre in Westminster. Among our DDRC team were myself, Dr. McClure, Prof. Yates from Liverpool, Prof. Christmas from University of Exeter, and
- [Lessons Learned from Supply Chain Attacks](https://ddrc.uk/lessons-learned-from-supply-chain-attacks/) - When, many years ago, Defence Procurement of IT enabled systems in the U.K. underwent a change to a preference for Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS), it created an environment that brought defence organisations into the sphere of supply chain attacks. Cyber attacks via the supply chain have become ever more sophisticated.When the NotPetya ransomware was
- [From Resilience to DORA: Key Challenges and Issues](https://ddrc.uk/from-resilience-to-dora-key-challenges-and-issues/) - Building a resilient digital economy is one of the UK’s priorities. A step to envision this is the UK’s National Cyber Strategy (2022), which introduces a new key pillar, cyber resilience, and comes with a budget of £2.6 billion for three years. One might wonder what cyber resilience is and how it is different from
- [UK lays down fresh legislation banning crummy default device passwords](https://ddrc.uk/uk-lays-down-fresh-legislation-banning-crummy-default-device-passwords/) - The UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act introduces crucial regulations to enhance the security of connected devices. Key points of the Act include: Ban on weak default passwords: Devices with simple, easily accessible passwords like “12345” are no longer permissible. Mandatory contact point for security issues: Manufacturers must provide channels to report vulnerabilities.
- [Zena Wood Recognised as a Tech Women 100 Winner](https://ddrc.uk/zena-wood-recognised-as-a-tech-women-100-winner/) - We are delighted to share that Dr. Zena Wood, Associate Professor of Digital Economy at the University of Exeter, has been named a winner in the Tech Women 100 awards. This recognition highlights Zena’s significant impact in the field of technology and her continued efforts to champion women in tech. The Tech Women 100 awards,
- [Discussions on Artificial Intelligence: Zena Wood on War Room podcast](https://ddrc.uk/discussions-on-artificial-intelligence-zena-wood-on-war-room-podcast-2/) - In a podcast discussion, Professor Zena Wood explores the potential of AI in academia, defence, and other sectors. Wood stresses the importance of “basic AI literacy” to understand the biases and limitations of these systems, particularly in their application. The conversation also addresses challenges organizations face when integrating AI into their operations, emphasizing the need
- [Artificial intelligence can seem more human than actual humans on social media, study finds](https://ddrc.uk/artificial-intelligence-can-seem-more-human-than-actual-humans-on-social-media-study-finds/) - PsyPost has revealed that OpenAI's GPT-3 can both inform and disinform more effectively than real people on social media, according to a study published in Science Advances. The researchers, including Federico Germani, a researcher at the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, focused on 11 topics prone to disinformation, such as climate change,
- [ChatGPT use declines as users complain about ‘dumber’ answers, and the reason might be AI’s biggest threat for the future](https://ddrc.uk/chatgpt-use-declines-as-users-complain-about-dumber-answers-and-the-reason-might-be-ais-biggest-threat-for-the-future/) - AI for the smart guy?
- [The AI revolution: five key trends impacting our lives and careers](https://ddrc.uk/the-ai-revolution-five-key-trends-impacting-our-lives-and-careers/) - Online Exeter Expertise podcast: Alan Brown discussed the implications of AI technology such as ChatGPT and presented the key trends that are changing the way we live and work. This work was community building around the DDRC, outreach and publicity Read more on University of Exeter website
- [Defence and Security Grand Challenge co-design workshop](https://ddrc.uk/defence-and-security-grand-challenge-co-design-workshop/) - Prof Alan Brown attended the hybrid event, which was part of a series of events Turing were holding to develop their Institute Strategy. Prof Brown noted the start of DDRC and that individuals should contact him for further information.

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- [Adversarial Influences: Exploring the Role of Trust in Digital Social Media](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/adversarial-influences-exploring-the-role-of-trust-in-digital-social-media/) - 📅 Date TBC 💻 Online webinar Trust sits at the heart of how societies make decisions – yet the digital information environment is changing faster than ever. Over the past two decades, social and digital media have transformed how information is created, distributed and consumed. Generative multimedia, population-level data collection, micro-targeting, and AI-driven analytics continue to
- [Impact of AI on Military Education](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/impact-of-ai-on-military-education/) - Central London Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm Military academic institutions are exploring how to adapt curricula to prepare students for AI as well as technologies that do not yet exist The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has the potential to improve the experience for both students and educators.
- [HICSS 59 (January 2026)](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/hicss-59-january-2026/) - Since 1968, the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) has been recognised worldwide as the longest-standing scientific conference in Information Technology Management. HICSS provides a highly interactive working environment for top scholars from academia and the industry from over 60 countries to exchange ideas in various areas of information, computer, and system sciences. Prof
- [AI UK 2025](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/ai-uk-2025/) - Hosted by the Alan Turing Institute, AI UK is the IK’s national showcase of data science and artificial intelligence. Details can be found at: ai-uk.turing.ac.uk.
- [Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/hawaii-international-conference-on-system-sciences-hicss/) - Zena Wood will be hosting a workshop with Raul Harnasch and Dennis Ross (MIT Lincoln Labs) exploring the role of technology in influence campaigns. The workshop will bring together representatives from the different stakeholders to develop an interdisciplinary research framework that is focused on understanding the role of technology in influence operations. Particular attention will be
- [DGI Geospatial Intelligence for Defence and Security](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/dgi-geospatial-intelligence-for-defence-and-security/) - Zena Wood, along with members of our international consortium, will be speaking at DGI on lessons learnt in data governance and data centricity in the age of AI. DDRC will also be exhibiting as part of University of Exeter. More details can be found at: dgi.wbresearch.com
- [The Smart Literature Review: overcoming the challenges of collecting and modelling large volumes of literature](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/the-smart-literature-review-overcoming-the-challenges-of-collecting-and-modelling-large-volumes-of-literature/) - With Zena Wood and Tim Williams We describe an open-source approach to the smart literature review (SLR) to demonstrate the use of machines in academic research projects. The method uses data pipelines for search breadth across multiple databases. Code and human checks are identified and tested throughout the stages of the smart literature review such
- [Workshop: Lego Serious Play™ – Making Defence AI-Ready](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/workshop-lego-serious-play-making-defence-ai-ready/) - Part of Alan Turing Institute's AI UK 2024 conference You can still register for the free live stream here. How can we make the UK defence AI-ready? By ensuring that data is secure, accessible and reliable. Inspired by the Lego Serious Play™ approach, this workshop aims to identify features and practices promoting or creating barriers
- [Synthetic Data and the Insurance Industry: Impacts and Opportunities](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/synthetic-data-and-the-insurance-industry-impacts-and-opportunities/) - Part of the Synthetic Data Workshop Series The insurance sector is a heavily regulated industry meaning that protecting customer data is of utmost importance to companies. However, this can pose a challenge when working on cutting-edge innovative data science solutions with often messy, imbalanced, and skewed tabular datasets. Synthetic data has the potential to shape
- [Public and Organisational Attitudes to the Use of Data and AI](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/public-and-organisational-attitudes-to-the-use-of-data-and-ai/) - Details As part of the DDRC's successful Research Community Hub initiative, we are excited to invite you to a comprehensive live-stream discussion, focusing on the vital topic of "Attitudes Surrounding Data." This event is dedicated to exploring how individuals, groups, and societies perceive, understand, value, and interact with data from a social science
- [Mastering Best Practice in Data Management](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/mastering-best-practice-in-data-management/) - Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the evolving landscape of laboratory data management. This event is designed for professionals eager to enhance their data management skills in a laboratory setting. Host: Jon Holt, DDRC's Data Management Strategist. Panellists: Professor Veronica Bowman OBE: Principal Statistician, DSTL. Who now has a broader role
- [AI’s Data Dilemma: Confronting the Paradox of Poor Quality Data in the Age of AI](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/ais-data-dilemma-confronting-the-paradox-of-poor-quality-data-in-the-age-of-ai/) - Watch to the recording As AI permeates our lives, the quality of data upon which it is trained becomes increasingly crucial. However, in the current era of data abundance, a paradox emerges: while we have access to more data than ever before, much of it is of poor quality, leading to AI models that are
- [Defence Information 2023 (DI23)](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/defence-information-2023-di23/) - DDRC presented at this conference in Bristol
- [Future of Decision-Making](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/future-of-decision-making/) - DDRC hosted three US visitors. The events included two panels (one hosted by DAIC and one hosted by DDRC) and a House of Lords Reception.
- ['Surviving AI' at Digital Leaders AI Lounge](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/surviving-ai-at-digital-leaders-ai-lounge/) - AILounge is a monthly virtual gathering for all things AI and for all people interested in separating the wheat from the chaff of AI posted on the Internet. This time we have AI Expert, Professor Alan Brown briefing us on his latest thoughts on "Surviving AI". There will be time to breakout and chat and
- ['AI and Global Competitiveness' at Stanford’s  Inaugural Technological Innovation and National Security Conference](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/ai-and-global-competitiveness-at-stanfords-inaugural-technological-innovation-and-national-security-conference/) - Zena Wood on a panel on 'AI and Global Competitiveness' at Stanford’s Inaugural Technological Innovation and National Security Conference
- [DSI](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/dsi/) - Roger and Zena attended DSI (18-20th November) with Zena presenting on Operational Resilience by Design in Defence.
- [CHACR Conference at RMAS](https://ddrc.uk/ddrc-event/chacr-conference-at-rmas/) - Zena Wood on a panel looking at trends in 2024 and beyond.

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