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Technology Microsoft Copilot AI deployed to 505,000 NHS England staff after world's largest healthcare AI trial
NHS England is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot to over half a million clinicians and support staff following a 30,000-user pilot that saved an average of 43 minutes per day. The initiative aims to reduce administrative burden and free up time for patient care.
Anti-Palantir Protests Erupt at UK NHS Conference Over Data Privacy Fears
About 80 protesters, organized by Pull the Plug, demonstrated outside the NHS ConfedExpo in Manchester against Palantir's NHS contract worth up to $440 million. The deal, which includes AI and data analytics, faces scrutiny over national security, data privacy, and political affiliations. The UK government is reviewing the contract ahead of a break clause next February.
Technology UK Reviews NHS Contract with Palantir Amid Security Concerns
The UK government is reviewing its NHS contract with Palantir due to data security concerns and ties to US defense. The review could lead to early termination of the £330 million deal.