This report from UK think tank the Centre for Policy Studies examines the political bias within popular AI-powered Large Language Models (LLMs). ‘The Politics of AI’ is a new report from New Zealand-based academic David Rozado which examines the political bias within popular AI-powered Large Language Models (LLMs). The report found left-leaning political bias displayed...

This report from UK think tank RUSI seeks to identify how state ‘permissive’ behaviours can contribute to the proliferation of offensive-cyber tools and services. This paper seeks to identify how state ‘permissive’ behaviours can contribute to the proliferation of offensive-cyber tools and services. Commercial cyber tools and services have many legitimate applications, from corporate penetration...

This report from UK think tank Chatham House looks at navigating the policy challenges of cyber intrusion markets. The rapid growth of markets in which cyber intrusion capabilities can be bought and sold as products and services by states, companies and criminals raises thorny policy challenges that are not adequately addressed by existing concepts of...

This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at military lessons for NATO from the Russia-Ukraine war. The Russia-Ukraine war has showcased Ukraine’s remarkable ability to resist a significantly more powerful adversary despite its limited resources. Ukraine’s defence efforts have combined innovative strategies, harnessing both domestic ingenuity and foreign support to counter...

This report from UK think the Social Market Foundation assesses the economic, social and environmental gains that enhancing the UK’s mobile network infrastructure could deliver for the UK. This briefing assesses the economic, social and environmental gains that enhancing the UK’s mobile network infrastructure and ubiquitous 5G mobile connectivity could deliver for the UK, and...

This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation explores the scale, impact, and globally interconnected nature of fraud against consumers. Fraud is a growing problem around the world. This report provides a sense of the scale of fraud across 15 countries, highlights the need for international collaboration to make a meaningful impact on...

This report from UK think tank the Fabian Society discusses putting culture and creativity at the heart of national renewal. The Fabian Society’s Arts and Creative Industries unit was set up in November 2023 to develop bold new ideas for culture policy inspired by progressive values. This pamphlet draws together some of the unit’s most...

This report from UK think tank RUSI examines the UK–Japan Cyber Partnership and considers the factors that determine how it functions. Agreed strategic priorities and concrete activities demonstrate that the UK–Japan Cyber Partnership has momentum. They also reflect the commitment of each country to cyber as an international policy area. The UK–Japan Cyber Partnership demonstrates...

This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation explores ways to boost UK small business exports. Increasing the number of small businesses that export can be a key lever to grow the UK's economic pie. However, the UK’s recent record on small business exporting is not encouraging. This report explores three key ways...

This report from UK think tank Re:State sets out practical recommendations for overhauling the approach to AI This report from UK think tank Reform is a step-by-step guide to adopting AI in the areas of government where it has the most promise. AI has the potential to drastically transform government for the better, increasing efficiency...

This report from UK think tank Chatham House features insights from Afghanistan and Ukraine on maintaining a resilient internet in conflict and crisis. Many aspects of modern conflict are increasingly defined by the internet and digital technologies. The concept of resilience is essential to understanding the complex web of incentives, interests and dependencies that have...

This report from UK think tank Chatham House examines the changing profile of work and labour. The use of AI in Chinese workplaces and the impact on employees offers important lessons for the roll-out of this technology around the world. China places few restrictions on developers, and this environment has enabled the rapid emergence of...

This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation looks at the rising demand for AI assurance technologies and sets out how the UK can get a head start in this market. Artificial intelligence could boost the economy and public sector productivity, but for these benefits to materialise, concerns around the safety and reliability...

This report from UK think tank Chatham House presents a framework for a strategic approach to countering cybercrime. Cybercrime is a growing threat to global prosperity and national security around the world. Recent attacks against critical national interests in the US, Costa Rica and Ireland, among others, have shown the serious impact that malicious cyber...

This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation explores the costs of restrictive software licensing practices on the public and private sector. This Social Market Foundation report explores the costs of restrictive software licensing practices on the public and private sector. It reviews existing literature on the cloud, draws upon interviews with IT...