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Gender bias in AI - how to spot it, and how to prevent it

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From job ads to image tools, AI is quietly amplifying gender bias - but with better data, design and oversight, we can reverse it.
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International Women's Day: Why security operations centres need women

2 days ago
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Security operations centres urgently need more women, whose empathy, calm and insight are crucial as tech-driven threats rapidly evolve.
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If women do not build it, it will be built without us

2 days ago
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A 24-year-old founder argues women must build the AI shaping power, or watch systems encode the blind spots that once shut them out.
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Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments

2 days ago
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Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.
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How do we give to gain in a fractured world?

3 days ago
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In a fractured world, leaders must “give to gain” by investing in cultural intelligence, turning diversity into real inclusion and resilience.
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The silent skew: Confronting structural gender bias through data

3 days ago
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UK tech's gender gap is no pipeline glitch but structural bias, demanding rigorous use of data and AI oversight to drive real change.
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Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table

4 days ago
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Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.
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When work design fails, equity fails with it

4 days ago
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As stress soars despite supportive managers, flawed work design quietly widens equity gaps, punishing those with lives beyond work.
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AI images skew UK jobs towards white, male workers

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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A study finds AI image tools depicting UK jobs in 2025 heavily favour white, male workers, deepening existing gender and racial imbalances.
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DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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Debates surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in workplaces intensify, with advocates and critics discussing their impact on meritocracy and culture.
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IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, concerns escalate over recent setbacks in diversity efforts, urging tech leaders in the UK to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity.
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eCommerce merchants sway towards ESG-focused providers

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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A recent survey by Ecommpay reveals that 61% of eCommerce merchants prefer payment providers prioritising Environmental, Social, and Governance principles.
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Emma Partlow named finalist in Disability Power 100 list

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Emma Partlow from Transreport has been named a finalist in the 2024 Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 for her impactful work in accessible travel.
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78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.
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Cloudbrink helps Girl Power Talk with free access service

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Cloudbrink has partnered with Girl Power Talk, offering free secure access licenses to teams in 30+ countries, enhancing connectivity in areas with limited infrastructure.
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Creating a culture of belonging for every board member

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Creating a culture of belonging on boards is crucial for leveraging diverse perspectives, driving innovation, and enhancing long-term organisational performance.
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UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Heidrick and Struggles' 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.
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Juniper Networks partners with Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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The collaboration focuses on optimising network systems and ensuring data security for the international sporting event, and marks Juniper's Olympic debut.
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IWD 2024: To facilitate advancement in equality, we must replace legacy systems

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Replacement of longstanding systems with advancing technology is key to promoting equality and progress, as seen from this year's International Women's Day focus.
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IWD 2024: Business owners, it's time to inspire inclusion

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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In light of IWD 2024, business leaders are urged to inspire inclusionary practices as women still only constitute 28% of the tech workforce.