Approved work: Future of artificial intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence (AI) research is advancing rapidly. Which models are being made, what will they be able to do, and how safe will they be?
Accessing national health data for research
How can the upcoming Health Data Research Service simplify access to national health data for research opportunities, while addressing technical challenges, security, governance and public trust?
Facial age estimation
AI tools can be used to assess a person’s age from an image, for example when they want to access online pornography or asylum services. How accurate is it, and what are the legal and ethical issues?
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Artificial intelligence for cyber resilience
Cyber resilience underpins critical services. What is it, how can it be achieved with AI, and what are the challenges from evolving cyber threats?
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Digital targeting web: enhancing armed forces’ precision and lethality
The digital targeting web is a new initiative intended to enhance the precision and lethality of the UK Armed Forces in targeting adversary forces.
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Technology transfer and productivity growth in the UK
Technology is key to the economy and productivity. Policies on investment and skills shape how technology transfers across the economy.
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Research and development (R&D) for UK defence
Research and development for defence aims to create new military capabilities or improve existing ones. How is it funded in the UK, and what are the challenges?
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Rapid response
Facial recognition technology in policing
UK police forces have used facial recognition technology for around a decade. How does it work, how is it used, and what are the opportunities and concerns?
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Future research
Approved work: Impacts of screen and phone use on children and young people’s development
How does screen use and personal phone access affect children’s cognitive, behavioural, developmental and wellbeing outcomes, and what does the evidence suggest for interventions?
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Future research
Approved work: Digital sovereignty
What is digital sovereignty and how might it apply to the UK?
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Future research
Approved work: Impacts of social media on children and young people
What are the wellbeing impacts of social media use among children and young people. How do regulatory interventions shape online safety outcomes?
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Future research
Approved work: FemTech: technology to support women’s health
How can technology aimed at women improve health outcomes? What are the opportunities, challenges and risks regarding health, technology regulation, and data protection?
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What are data centres and how sustainable are they?
Data centres underpin most aspects of modern life, including economic activity, cloud services, and how we interact with one another. How many does the UK have, and how do they affect the environment?
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Artificial intelligence (AI) and employment
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions?
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Cyber resilience of UK digital infrastructure
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will aim to boost UK cyber resilience. How can cyber resilience be increased? What are the challenges and regulatory gaps?
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