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UK government backs down on end-to-end encryption in Online Safety Bill

The bill has faced criticism from Big Tech companies over privacy and security fears. Have ministers had a change of heart?

By Matthew Gooding

UK government backs down on end-to-end encryption in Online Safety Bill

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The “world’s next Silicon Valley” is unlikely to be in Britain

Legislation needs to catch up with Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt’s lofty ambitions for UK tech.

By Matthew Gooding

Why self-driving cars have a long way to go

Alex Davies’ new book tells the story of how autonomous vehicles were created – and why they aren't yet on…

By Matthew Gooding

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