AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI in Surgery: UK surgeons at St Mark’s used the Eureka system for the first time, colour-coding anatomy in real time to guide a bowel operation and improve safety. Defence Readiness: HMS Prince of Wales, the UK’s biggest warship, has hit another “minor technical issue” while docked in Norway, with repairs delaying its next move. Big Tech Policy: Keir Starmer says social platforms “won’t get a free pass” as ministers consider an under-16s social media ban, with enforcement and workarounds like VPNs in the spotlight. Broadcast Tech Awards: The EBU has revealed nominees for its Technology and Innovation Awards 2026, with ITV securing four nods across AI and production innovations. Public Sector Data: Palantir has won a £9m UK contract to manage firearms licensing data for police forces in England and Wales, drawing renewed scrutiny of its role in public services. UK-EU Tech Deal: UK trade secretary Peter Kyle floated a new tech partnership with the EU to boost AI and innovation ties post-Brexit. Infrastructure Security: Openreach says cable theft is costing the UK about £500m a year, with 153km of copper ripped out since April 2024.
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