Midgard Wide Logo In White

Featured Article : UK Government Demands Apple Reveal Your Data

Midgard News Header Default

The UK government has reportedly ordered Apple to grant it access to encrypted data stored in iCloud by users worldwide, a move that has sparked fierce debate over privacy, security, and government surveillance. IPA The demand, issued under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA), represents one of the most significant clashes between a government and […]

Tech Insight : UK’s New Cyber Severity Scale

Midgard News Header Default

The UK’s Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) has now started categorising cyber events using a scale designed to assess the impact and severity of attacks (similar to the Richter scale for earthquakes). What is the Cyber Monitoring Centre? The Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) is an independent, non-profit organisation founded by the UK’s insurance industry to enhance […]

Tech News : Google Lifts AI Ban on Weapons and Surveillance

Midgard News Header Default

Google has revised its AI principles, lifting its ban on using artificial intelligence (AI) for the development of weapons and surveillance tools. What Did the Previous Principles State? In 2018, Google established its Responsible AI Principles to guide the ethical use of artificial intelligence in its products and services. Among these was a clear commitment […]

Tech News : Banning Mobiles : Impact On School Children

Midgard News Header Default

A recent study by the University of Birmingham has revealed that banning smartphones during school hours does not necessarily lead to improved mental health or academic performance among students.   The SMART Schools Study  The SMART Schools study, conducted by the University of Birmingham, set out to evaluate whether banning phone use throughout the school day […]