UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in tech - BBC

Google News12/16/2025 • Last cited 12/17/2025

Summary

The UK government has launched a new taskforce aimed at addressing barriers for women in technology, with the goal of increasing female participation in the sector to support the country's ambitions in artificial intelligence, according to a report by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. The initiative is part of broader efforts to tackle the gender gap in tech and promote diversity in hiring practices.

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