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This briefing outlines the potential changes to key UK digital policies, laws and strategies following the Labour Party’s victory in the general election and reflects their priorities as presented at the 2024 Labour Party Conference. Labour’s approach emphasises ethical oversight, accelerated public service reform and enhanced regulation, which impacts the timelines of various initiatives in digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity and green technologies. The UK's digital transformation agenda encompasses a range of events, government papers, policies, laws and strategies aimed at driving innovation, security and growth in the digital sector. The government’s focus spans multiple areas including digital infrastructure, data governance, cyber security and artificial intelligence (AI). Several key items include the following: Future Events AI Safety Summit (November 2024) This event will focus on global collaboration for managing the risks and opportunities of a

Subject: Overview and implications of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence (CETS 225) for AI governance, with specific reference to its potential implementation in the United Kingdom.

   

Metier Solutions has curated a comprehensive resource page dedicated to sustainability standards, providing insights into various certifications and frameworks that promote sustainable business practices. This resource serves as a tool for organisations aiming to manage environmental impact, improve energy efficiency and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. The page categorises standards across areas such as carbon management, ethical sourcing and green building, each with a brief overview and direct links to further information, making it a useful guide for businesses pursuing sustainable development. Explore the page here .

Briefing Note: Artificial Intelligence in the 2024 Legislative Agenda Purpose: To provide an overview of the legislative measures introduced in the 2024 King's Speech that relate to the development, regulation and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the UK's economic and industrial framework. Background: The 2024 King's Speech outlines the government's legislative priorities, emphasising the role of AI as a critical driver of economic growth, innovation and national competitiveness. The government's approach focuses on maximising AI's potential while ensuring robust safety frameworks and ethical standards are in place. Key Legislation: Employment Rights Bill : Objective : To reform employment practices and improve workers' rights, particularly in the context of new technologies. AI Relevance : The bill includes provisions for regulating the development of powerful AI models, ensuring they ad

Subject: Understanding the Global Distribution and Methods of Data Creation Purpose:  This briefing note summarises insights into the geographical distribution of data creation and the predominant methods by which data is generated across different regions. The information helps in understanding global data dynamics, regional strengths and potential areas for policy development, investment or further research. Key Insights: Global Distribution of Data Creation : Asia leads in total data creation, generating approximately 2,000 exabytes (EB) per year, driven by large populations and rapid technological growth. North America and Europe follow, producing 1,500 EB/year and 1,000 EB/year, respectively, with North America hosting the largest share of global data centres (45%). Latin America and Africa contribute significantly less in terms of volume, with 300 EB/year and 200 EB/year respectively but are emerging