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05 April 2024

Simon Harris, head of critical infrastructure, Business Critical Solutions (BCS)

Which law would you most like to change?
There isn’t an existing law that I would like changed but the world quickly needs effective global legislation around the use of AI covering critical national security, safety and societal risks. The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act will deal with some issues inside the EU but global controls are required to try and contain not only bad actors and governments but careless use by commercial organisations and individuals.

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The future of the digital stadium

04 April 2024

Stadiums are going digital, with AI, VR, AR and a near limitless and growing demand for connectivity placing new pressures upon the networks…

Once upon a time, stadiums and theatres were a simple thing, a place to view a sports team, a musical, a gig from your favourite performer. While AV equipment, CCTV, etc. have always had their place, for the consumer, such sites would feature bathroom facilities, food and drink stands, merchandise shops, and not a lot else – maybe not even cellular coverage.

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07 March 2024

Gordon Cullum, technology director, Axiologik

Who was your hero when you were growing up?
Sir Michael Palin. Not only do I love Python humour, but when I was 12 he did ‘Around the World in 80 Days.’ I wasn’t allowed to stay up late enough on a school night to watch it, so it was the highlight of my week when my mum recorded that from the telly, and I got to watch it the next day. Exploration, creativity, adventure, problem-solving. All things that have inspired me forever since.

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