The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched the latest instalment in its consultation series examining how data protection law applies to the development and use of generative AI. The third consultation in the series focuses on how data protection’s accuracy principle applies to the outputs of generative AI models, and the impact that accurate training data has on the output. Where people wrongly rely on generative AI models to provide factually accurate information about people, this can lead to misinformation, reputational damage and other harms. “In a world where misinformation…
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Channel 4 targets new wave of investment into overlooked founders
Channel 4 is launching Untapped, a ground-breaking commercial initiative to invest in entrepreneurs who have traditionally been overlooked by the VC ecosystem. The initiative – led by Channel 4’s consumer investment arm, Channel 4 Ventures – is informed by new research which shows that founders securing significant investment historically fall into a narrow range of elite profiles. Untapped seeks to address this – and generate new revenues for Channel 4 – by investing in high growth businesses led by founders with a broader range of profiles based on factors including…
Read MoreNew Gillette Partnership Helps to Empower the Next Generation of Men Through the Power of Sport
Gillette, the world’s leading expert in men’s grooming, announced today a new partnership with the National Basketball Youth Mentorship Program (NBYMP). The partnership aims to help boys in Canada grow into the best men they can be by providing more access to positive role models and fostering the confidence-building benefits many youth experience when playing basketball. With Gillette’s support, NBYMP is poised to power its in-person mentorship events and workshops, virtual mentorship services, and its youth education in underserved communities in more ways than ever before. “At Gillette, it’s our…
Read MoreAsda gathers suppliers to set out new approach to delivering on its sustainability ambitions
Last month on 20th March, Asda held its annual ESG Supplier conference with over 700 of its supplier partners and growers attending in person or virtually, in which it reaffirmed its commitment to working with suppliers to achieve its sustainability targets. Asda’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) programme is a key part of its growth strategy, aiming to offer accessible and affordable solutions for the growing number of customers who want to shop in a healthier and more sustainable way, and developing a more efficient and resilient value chain. …
Read MoreBRE calls for next government to raise the bar on UK building standards, with ‘micro’ investment zones and AI adoption
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has recently published its Manifesto for 2024, calling on the next Government to commit to world-leading standards for British buildings. Key asks include encouraging ‘micro’ investment zones to develop clusters of excellence in net zero research, embracing technologies like AI to enable improved planning and retrofit programmes, and enabling government collaboration with low carbon entrepreneurs to ensure innovative products meet sustainability standards. BRE’s Manifesto calls for the incoming Government to commit to issuing a White Paper on building standards within six months of taking office.…
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