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AI to combat prison violence
Prison officers in the UK will soon use artificial intelligence to predict and prevent violence among inmates. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans for an AI violence predictor that assesses factors like age and past violent behaviour. This technology aims to enhance safety by allowing for proactive measures against potential threats. The initiative also includes…
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HSBC wants managers back in the office
HSBC has mandated that its managing directors return to the office for at least four days a week starting in October. A memo, reviewed by Bloomberg News, stressed the importance of in-person interactions, saying that they are “essential to how we lead and deliver for our customers.” The move reflects a broader trend among UK…
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Co-op launches groundbreaking prisoner scheme
The Co-op has introduced a pioneering prisoner apprenticeship scheme, the first of its kind aimed at addressing skills shortages in the railway sector. In collaboration with City & Guilds, the programme will provide guaranteed employment opportunities to participants. The Level 2 Rail Engineering Operative apprenticeships will be conducted at HMP Highpoint in Suffolk. Claire Costello,…
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Business leaders call for workers’ rights amendments
Seven leading industry bodies have urged MPs to accept amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, saying changes proposed by the House of Lords will ease some of the burdens firms face when new workers’ rights come into force. Peers have called for the removal of a provision that would protect workers from unfair dismissal at…
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Amazon acquires AI wearables start-up Bee
Amazon is set to acquire Bee, a San Francisco-based start-up that has developed an artificial intelligence-enabled bracelet capable of transcribing conversations, which it can then analyse and distil into summaries, to-do lists, or other tasks. Terms of the deal, which is still to close, have not been disclosed. Amazon spokesperson Alexandra Miller said that Bee…