How reliant is the UK on other countries for critical space-based technologies?
The UK relies heavily on other countries for critical satellite technology services. How can it become more resilient?
Impacts of social media on children and young people
Children and young people use social media for a range of reasons. What does the evidence suggest about the potential benefits and risks of this usage, how strong is the evidence, and are there any evidence gaps?
The impacts of screen and AI use on children and young people
Screen and AI use are increasingly embedded in children's daily lives. What does the evidence suggest about the benefits, risks and impacts on development?
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Digital sovereignty
Digital sovereignty is the agency a country or organisation has to shape, use and maintain its digital world. How sovereign is the UK, and should sovereignty be increased?
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FemTech: Consumer technology to support women’s health
How can consumer technology support women's health? What is the evidence base for existing FemTech products, and how can new products be developed safely and equitably?
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Livestreamed child sexual abuse: Scale, detection and how it can be disrupted
What is the scale of livestreamed child sexual abuse in the UK and abroad, what technological solutions are there, and what regulatory approaches exist?
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Future research
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?
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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?
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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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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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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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