North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage £23 million in budget cuts projected over the next four years. In response to growing financial pressures from rising social care …
North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support its efforts in making £23 million worth of budget cuts over the next four years. Amid rising social care costs and dwindling government …
North Somerset Council has made history by appointing a dedicated cabinet member for artificial intelligence—the first known instance of such a role at any council in England. Steve Bridger, a former council leader …
Lewis Moody MBE, the former England rugby captain and British & Irish Lion, known affectionately as “Mad Dog” for his relentless playing style, now faces a different kind of challenge: living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). …
Somerset is poised to become a significant hub for artificial intelligence development, with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) designating the Bridgwater area as a “high-potential AI growth zone.” …
As Somerset emerges as a prime location for artificial intelligence infrastructure, concerns about the environmental impact of expanding data centres are gaining attention. The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology …
As plans progress for a new data centre near the M5 in Somerset, local officials have issued warnings about the potential environmental impact of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Department of Science, Innovation …
Green councillors advocating for Bath and North East Somerset Council to adopt a formal AI ethics policy faced criticism likening their concerns to the dystopian Skynet from the film The Terminator. Skynet, a self-aware AI …
Green councillors advocating for Bath and North East Somerset Council to adopt a formal AI ethics policy have faced pushback, with some accusing them of fearing a fictional “robot uprising” akin to the one in the movie The …
Green councillors at Bath and North East Somerset Council are urging the adoption of a comprehensive ethics policy on artificial intelligence (AI) amid the council’s growing investment in the technology. This push comes as …
The A361 Frome Bypass, a busy route carrying around 15,000 vehicles daily, is under fresh scrutiny after advanced artificial intelligence (AI) cameras recorded more than 4,500 traffic offences in just four months. This …
An AI-generated image of a Reform-themed float at the Weston-super-Mare Carnival has stirred considerable confusion and complaints after being shared by the party’s local branch on social media. The post, intended as a …
An AI-generated image depicting a Reform-themed float at the Weston-super-Mare Carnival has unexpectedly caused chaos for the event’s organisers. Shared jokingly by the party’s local branch on Facebook, the post triggered a …
Frome Town Council is inviting residents to step into the future with an exciting opportunity to shape the town’s vision for 2050. On Thursday, 23rd October, from 9am to 4pm, the council will host ‘Imagining Future Frome,’ a …
Somerset Council is grappling with a critical financial crisis, described by Conservative Councillor Sue Osborne as having “more red lights flashing than a red light district.” The council declared a financial emergency in …