Each year, on the second Tuesday of October, the world celebrates the life and achievements of mathematician and computer pioneer Ada Lovelace, as well as the wider successes of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
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AWS re:Start to teach digital skills to young people and military veterans
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new scheme to help young adults and military veterans retrain in skills vital to the developing digital economy.
AI will help Royal Navy warships detect combat threats
AI is to become an integral part of maritime operations run by the Royal Navy, helping its warships detect and assess threats in combat scenarios.
Theresa May ‘bans Apple Watch from UK cabinet meetings’
The UK's new Prime Minister, Theresa May, appears to have banned smartwatches from official cabinet meetings, on the grounds that foreign governments could hack them and listen in on political conversations.
Facebook might stop censoring some newsworthy content
Facebook has pledged to not ban images that are newsworthy, even if they break the social network's community standards.
Apple fixes bug that lets hackers take control of iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac
Apple's latest update fixes a bug that lets hackers take over iPhones, iPads and Macs after showing a picture to users.
Google DeepMind makes AI training available to everyone
Google's artificial intelligence division, DeepMind, announced it is releasing the entire source code for an AI training platform to the public.
Russia has officially banned LinkedIn
Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor has blocked LinkedIn in the country, after the social networking platform was accused of breaking a law protecting Russian residents' personal data.
Will machines ever feel?
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being integrated into an increasing amount of technology and devices, questions arise as to how much of what humans can do will be emulated or even bettered by machines.
Science Museum walks children through the rich history of mathematics
A mathematical gallery has opened as a permanent exhibit at London's Science Museum, designed to drive up interest in STEM subjects through a range of historically significant artifacts.