AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI in healthcare: UCL researchers helped make the world’s first live AI-assisted brain tumour removal in London, using AI “second pair of eyes” guidance to mark key vessels and nerves during surgery. Cybersecurity: Three major UK airports (including Manchester and Stansted) say 8.7 million customers’ data was stolen in a cyberattack, with no payment details taken. Energy tech: New UK rules let households use approved plug-in solar kits (up to 800W) via a standard socket, with estimates of up to £110 a year saved; British Gas is also running a giveaway. Big Tech regulation: Google has agreed a £260m settlement with UK app developers over Play Store commission and distribution limits. Payments policy: The Bank of England is set to get a new innovation mandate to support digital money and stablecoins while keeping financial stability. UK–Ukraine tensions: Russia warns Britain of “unpredictable” consequences after the UK pledged classified tech to help Ukraine build long-range cruise missiles. BBC and algorithms: Matt Brittin says the BBC could use a “public service algorithm” approach for iPlayer, aiming to make it more like YouTube.
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