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Use of digital, scientific and other technologies by the police and wider criminal justice system
How can the police and wider criminal justice system best balance the potential benefits and risks of using new technologies?
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Consumer debt and mental health
This POSTnote examines the relationship between debt and mental health, alongside risk factors and policy considerations for support and interventions.
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Harnessing scientific and technological innovation in the UK
What is the role of funding, collaboration, skills and policy in harnessing scientific and technological innovation in the UK?
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Global societal challenges and technology
The world faces several global challenges from climate change, sustainability, inequality, and other threats. How can digital technologies and AI help us to respond?
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Digitalisation within and across UK infrastructure
Digital technologies are revolutionising much of the UK’s infrastructure. What are the are opportunities and challenges?
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Cyber crime and harm
Advanced technology has increased the breadth, scale and sophistication of cyber crime. How can cyber security evolve to counter it?
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Artificial intelligence and new technology in creative industries
New technologies are rapidly shaping how people create and consume arts and culture. But what is the impact on rightsholders and human creativity?
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Artificial intelligence: education and impacts on children and young people
Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to be a vital technology, but how should it be used in education? Should people be educated about AI? What are key concerns?
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Artificial intelligence: ethics, governance and regulation
AI poses significant challenges for regulators in a wide number of areas, with different countries taking divergent approaches. How should the UK regulate AI?
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Technologies and artificial intelligence in the workforce
Technologies in the workplace can increase efficiency and reduce costs. Challenges include a lack of guidelines, blurred work-life boundaries, and re-skilling workers.
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Biometric data: Misuse, use, and collation
Biometric data is a type of personal information that allows the unique identification of a person. This POSTnote outlines the benefits and risks of using biometric data in society.
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Trust in News Providers
This POSTnote examines trends and patterns in trust in news providers, factors associated with trust, and areas for consideration in the debate about how to improve trust.
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Digital disengagement and impacts on exclusion
This briefing outlines motivational reasons for not being online or using digital devices, and how this can contribute to digital exclusion and other forms of inequality.
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Automated vehicles
This POSTbrief explains what automated vehicles are and how they work. It outlines developments in the UK, benefits and concerns and policy considerations.
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What is the metaverse and what impacts will it have for society?
The metaverse is the next stage of the changing internet. It may have positive impacts for society, but may also expose users to new risks.
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