Information technology
Information technology news from UK Parliament.
What are the links between social media algorithms, generative AI and the spread of harmful content online?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has launched a new inquiry to investigate the relationship between algorithms used by social media and search engines, generative AI, and the spread of harmful and false content online.
20 November 2024
Communications and Digital Committee seeks specialist adviser
The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee seeks specialist adviser to work on its Scaling-up: AI and creative technology inquiry.
11 September 2024
Inquiry launched into scaling up AI and creative tech
Communications and Digital Committee launches inquiry into scaling up AI and creative tech.
04 September 2024
We must fundamentally change the way we think about Artificial Intelligence
We must fundamentally change the way we think about Artificial Intelligence , says Science and Technology Committee
28 May 2024
Stronger guidance and controls needed to protect children from screen time, Education Committee finds
Stronger guidance and controls needed to protect children from screen time, Education Committee finds
24 May 2024
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill set to become law
Bill completes passage through Parliament. Catch up
24 May 2024
Media Bill completes Lords committee stage
Members discuss changes on local radio as line by line examination concludes. Catch up
23 May 2024
MPs to hold a debate on the impact of smartphones on social media and children
MPs to hold a debate on the impact of smartphones on social media and children
10 May 2024
Lords concludes detailed check of Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
Members discuss changes on computer records as line by line examination wraps up. Catch up
25 April 2024
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill concludes parliamentary stages
Lords considers changes on Investigatory Powers Tribunal as bill set for Royal Assent. Catch up
24 April 2024
Lords completes scrutiny of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
Members take chance to 'tidy-up' bill as Lords stages conclude. Catch up
27 March 2024
Data adequacy and its implications for the UK-EU relationship examined
Lords European Affairs Committee launch inquiry into data adequacy and its implications for UK-EU relations.
15 March 2024
JCNSS questions the Oversight Board for Meta, Ofcom, the Electoral Commission and other experts on ‘Defending Democracy’ as UK approaches General Election
JCNSS will open oral evidence in its inquiry into Defending Democracy to explore evolving threats to UK democracy and how these are being addressed
14 March 2024
Lords asks government to think again on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
Members discuss ban on foreign ownership of UK newspapers as report stage examination concludes. Catch up
14 March 2024
Media Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss draft law to update broadcasting law following exit from the EU and rise of online services. Catch up
29 February 2024