Lis Evenstad

Computer Weekly has announced the 16th annual UKtech50v, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK technology – the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders driving the role of technology in the UK economy.

It’s a true homegrown success story: British AI entrepreneur, Demis Hassabis, has gone from strength to strength, most notably due to the success of the then AI startup, DeepMind.

Health and Social Care Committee urges health minister to get rid of US firm Palantir and its Federated Data Platform amid ‘mistrust’ and ‘contested benefits’.

The government is looking for ideas on how to deliver AI training to Barnsley residents as part of the government’s AI Upskilling Challenge Fund.

A Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report has found Cabinet Office is still failing to “clearly articulate” the value for money case of its shared service strategy, while department onboarding continues to be delayed.

Computer Weekly looks at what Burnham’s decision to dismantle DSIT means for the UK tech sector, and how the department will be split up

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee asks for clarification on what the disbandment of the DSIT means for tech policy

The government is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) software to be used on the police’s non-emergency line.

Scottish government is using funds to help the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises explore how artificial intelligence can improve business.

Computer Weekly management editor Lis Evenstad reminisces on how technology can be exciting and why large IT projects fail