Prof Mariarosaria Taddeo, an Oxford University academic specialising in the ethics of defence technologies, told Politico: “It’s not a problem if AI is used to support decision-making, but the question is if it is used to support decision-making or if the AI is adopted without any critical thinking.” She added: …
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An army veteran whose daughter went missing more than 40 years ago has attempted to hand back his military medals at Downing Street in a protest against failings in the police investigation. Richard Lee’s daughter Katrice disappeared near a British Army base in Paderborn, Germany, on November 28 1981 – …
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The East Yorkshire coast is blessed with beautiful beaches, but few are as intriguing as Mappleton. Not only is it a bit of a hidden gem, usually far less busy than the big tourists beaches, but it also boasts a “hidden” cove and a chance to find fossils. Popular with …
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Since nuclear weapons were invented 77 years ago, many people have lived in fear of what would happen should one be detonated. The Ministry of Defence has clearly had similar thoughts after they built an underground city to be used in the event of a nuclear war. The site, formerly …
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Votes cast by troops serving overseas may not be counted for May’s elections, Labour claimed tonight. The ballots watchdog wrote to the Government last November suggesting a shake-up which would make it easier for soldiers posted abroad to exercise their democratic right. But Labour claimed ministers have failed to act …
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In a video conference call with Conservative MPs last week, Home Secretary Priti Patel was alleged to have said: “France is a racist country. They would rather come to England.” French politicians called the claims “hateful”, according to the Mail on Sunday, but sources close to Ms Patel sought to …
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The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Royal Mail staff at a Manchester depot hit by a major coronavirus outbreak could not get tested for four days after England’s mobile testing programme – previously run by the army …
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A Royal Navy investigation into the tragic death of an “exceptional” Royal Marine recruit after a training exercise in Cornwall will reportedly examine claims that instructors failed to conduct “standard” checks. Recruit Ethan Jones, 20, died in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, after being found submerged in the sea during the amphibious …
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Public service workers including police officers, nurses and teachers are among thousands of people caught up in pension scams which have seen their retirement pots plundered. An investigation claimed rogue investment schemes registered with HMRC sought about cold-calling savers to transfer their pensions over, seducing them with offers of better …
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