DWP secret algorithm

Case update: DWP boss admits there is bias in algorithm targeting disabled people for benefit fraud investigations

Neil Couling told MPs that: “you have to bias to catch fraudsters.” He needs to explain to disabled people why they seem to be targeted.

Area of work: Challenging unfair algorithms

Competition update: Amazon drops its bid to gobble up iRobot! Microsoft/OpenAI partnership submission goes to the EC

It’s a big win for the coalition looking to cut Big Tech down to size. Now the eyes of regulators are turning to ChatGPT.

Area of work: Challenging the size and power of Big Tech

Microsoft’s “partnership” with OpenAI: The CMA needs to kick the tyres of this deal

The Sam Altman debacle shows the same handful of tech behemoths are exerting huge control over emerging technology like AI. 

Area of work: Challenging the size and power of Big Tech

NHS Federated Data Platform news round up – what you need to know

It’s been a busy holiday season for news on the FDP and Palantir. Read our guide to the most important updates.

Area of work: Protect NHS data for the public good
Seven Key Risks with the NHS Federated Data Platform and Palantir

Legal action launched: no legal basis for the £330 million Palantir NHS Federated Data Platform

The legal case for the FDP appears to be built on quicksand – and the government has serious question to answer over opting out.

Area of work: Protect NHS data for the public good

The NHS’s multi-million pound deal with Palantir: what you need to know

This is about your right to control who sees your health record and how this country should handle our collected health data.

Area of work: Protect NHS data for the public good

Victory for brave Facebook moderator after court says he was fired unfairly after exposing dire working conditions

A court has ruled that a trade union leader in a German Facebook content moderation office was fired unfairly.

Area of work: Justice for tech workers
Seven Key Risks with the NHS Federated Data Platform and Palantir

Join us in calling on the UK Health Secretary to stop Palantir’s NHS data takeover

We’ve launched an emergency petition calling for Palantir’s NHS Federated Data Platform takeover to be dropped. Will you add your name?

Area of work: Protect NHS data for the public good