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Risks and psychological harms of consumer IoT products

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A literature review detailing the risks and psychological harms presented by consumer internet-connected (IoT) products.

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9:51am, 5 December 2024

Consumer survey on app stores, internet of things and connected places

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This research details consumer views on app stores, internet of things (IoT) devices and connected places (also known as ‘smart cities’).

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First published.

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9:51am, 5 December 2024

Cyber security of consumer IoT – manufacturer survey

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A survey to analyse the market for consumer IoT devices and assess the readiness of manufacturers to comply with the new legal regime.

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First published.

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9:57am, 5 December 2024

App security and privacy

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A collection of documents relating to the government’s policy on app security and privacy.

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Added new research reports, including an app developer survey and a consumer survey on app stores.

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9:57am, 5 December 2024

Secure by design

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The government is working to protect UK citizens and businesses from the threats posed by poorly secured consumer connectable products (also known as ‘IoT’ or ‘smart’ devices.)

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New research reports added, including the manufacturer survey on IoT security, the consumer survey on IoT security, and a literature review on the risks associated with consumer IoT.

Time updated:
9:57am, 5 December 2024

App store security and privacy: app developer survey

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Research detailing app developers’ awareness and uptake of the Code of Practice on app and app store security and privacy.

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First published.

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11:07am, 5 December 2024

UK Science and Innovation Network impact stories

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These impact stories highlight the work of the UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) around the world.

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Impact story added on ASEAN-UK collaboration on Engineering Biology.

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12:17pm, 5 December 2024

CarefulAI: Prompt-LLM Improvement Method (PLIM)

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PLIM: an approach to ensure the relationship between prompts and large language models is validated quickly and efficiently.

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12:34pm, 5 December 2024

Newton’s Tree’s Federated AI Monitoring Service (FAMOS)

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A dashboard for real-time monitoring of healthcare AI products.

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First published.

Time updated:
12:35pm, 5 December 2024

UK Semiconductor Advisory Panel: Terms of Reference

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Terms of Reference for the UK Semiconductor Advisory Panel.

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1:55pm, 5 December 2024

Cutting edge prosthetics with improved sense of touch among 100 new discovery projects to receive government funding

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Researchers from across the UK backed to advance projects which could spark new life-changing developments.

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12:01am, 6 December 2024

Life Sciences Healthcare Goals

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Bringing together industry, academia, the third sector and the NHS to tackle healthcare challenges such as dementia, cancer, mental health, obesity and addiction.

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3:43pm, 6 December 2024

The second UK-EU Cyber Dialogue takes place in London

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The second UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place this week. Both sides agreed to hold the next UK-EU Cyber Dialogue in Brussels in 2025.

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5:15pm, 6 December 2024

Ben Kemp