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Understanding the EU AI Act

Understanding the EU AI Act

The European Union has set a global precedent by introducing the AI Act, the world's first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence. This landmark regulation, which officially came into force on 1 August, is designed to ensure that AI technologies developed and deployed within the EU are aligned with fundamental human rights, whilst providing a supportive environment for innovation and investment.

The King’s Speech: What manufacturers should know

The King’s Speech: What manufacturers should know

In the first State Opening of Parliament under the new UK Government, the King’s Speech unveiled 39 bills and draft bills designed to “take the brakes off Britain”. But what does this mean for the manufacturing industry?

An expert reveals the future trends of the manufacturing industry

An expert reveals the future trends of the manufacturing industry

The future of the manufacturing industry looks bright, with output set to rise by 1.5 percent in 2024 and three percent in 2025. Despite challenges that have plagued it over the past half a decade, the growth it experienced has been sustained, and it is looking to expand further, moving into the future.

Isambard-AI: Introducing the UK’s fastest supercomputer

Isambard-AI: Introducing the UK’s fastest supercomputer

“Assuming there are eight billion people on earth, and everyone performed one calculation per second, it would take 2.3 years for all eight billion people, working 24/7, 365 days a year, to do what Isambard-AI phase one could do in one second,” said Professor Simon McIntosh-Smith, Director of the Bristol Centre for Supercomputing at the University of Bristol.

Girl power: Helping to shift the balance in engineering roles

Girl power: Helping to shift the balance in engineering roles

In a revealing interview with Francesca Romero, we learn about her journey, growing up amidst the world of bearings and her ascent through the ranks of this complex and fast-expanding industry sector.

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