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In the late 90s, the UK Post Office rolls out a new computer accounting system they know is full of glitches. Then, it spends two decades covering up its mistake. When small, mom-and-pop shop owners report errors, the Post Office blames them and forces them to cover any losses… or face prosecution, or jail. But a relentless, rag-tag team of owners and journalists team up to fight the powers that be, and inspire a TV producer to expose the greatest government scam in UK history.Listen to Scamfluencers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/scamfluencers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Current movie comments and an update on the UK Post Office Enquiry. Pesky chickens, popular bumble bees and tasty pork pies. King Charles on bank notes and dogs on stamps. All wrapped up in great music tracks. This is a recording from a live broadcast. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 90 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970's and 1980's but not excluding music from any era.

David Sharpley is a leadership development expert and experienced organisational psychologist. In an absorbing discussion with Rob Feltham, David draws on his own extensive experience and research, and shares valuable insights into what distinguishes healthy organisations from unhealthy and self-destructive ones, examples of the latter being UK Post Office and RBS. David is critical of widely shared assumptions about what successful leadership and successful business looks like. He takes aim, for example, at simplistic notions of charismatic and transformational leadership, and challenges primitive theories of motivation. David draws particular attention to the role of Superordinate Principles as the foundation for effective leadership and in enabling organisational alignment and consistent high quality execution.  David has a considerable track-record in the design and implementation of senior management/leadership development, and in support of this he has developed the Pario online resources, which include surveys, 360 feedback, and work-preference profiling. His experience includes collaboration with JCS Investments in Ghana, facilitating new business and developing capability. Significant UK initiatives include work with BT, the financial sector, FTSE 250 companies, the NHS, and leading charities. David has also run Master-Class workshops on Competency Profiling & Assessment in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Bangkok. His lecturing experience at Warwick University (WMG) has explored issues relating to Organizations, People, and Performance.  Call for Collaboration: David is currently piloting a new tool called the Team Index. It is a ‘180 degree feedback' (or survey) tool for managers/team leaders and people in the team. David has undertaken initial validation, is developing it further, and is keen to partner with organisations interested in future-focused development. The tool supports leadership development, highlighting key factors that impact on peoples' motivation and commitment. David welcomes discussion with business psychologists and others who would like to access the questionnaires and reports.  About the book:  Sharpley, D. (2024), Leadership Principles and Purpose: Developing Leadership Effectiveness and Future-Focused Capability, Routledge. (20% discount code SMA22 on Routledge site to 31/07/24)  https://www.routledge.com/Leadership-Principles-and-Purpose-Developing-Leadership-Effectiveness-and-Future-Focused-Capability/Sharpley/p/book/9781032575063  Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP.  

World news in 7 minutes. Monday 3rd June 2024.Today: US Trump conviction. Mexico votes. South Africa coalition necessary. Korea waste balloons. Nigeria attack. China moon. Turkiye dogs. India vote finishes. Ukraine update. UK Post Office sale. Switzerland healthy chocolate. With Stephen DevincenziTranscripts are avilable for our amazing supporters at send7.org/transcriptsOur weekly news quiz for our amazing supporter is here send7.org/quizIf you enjoy the podcast please help to support us at send7.org/supportWe give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities.Contact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts can be found at send7.org/transcripts. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they listen to SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact

The US Postal Service has long been the butt of jokes for poor service, but nothing that comes close to this. In this transatlantic episode, Caleb and Greg unpack the story of hundreds of British subpostmasters whose lives were turned upside down when they were falsely accused of stealing from the Post Office.  SponsorsG-Accon - https://ohmyfraud.promo/gacconKeeper - https://ohmyfraud.promo/keeperHarbor Compliance - https://ohmyfraud.promo/harborHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources: Post Office scandal explained: What the Horizon saga is all about — BBCSecret papers reveal Post Office knew its court defence was false — BBCBritish Post Office scandal — WikipediaPost Office Horizon scandal explained: Everything you need to know — Computer WeeklyPost Office scandal: from suicides to jail time with child killers — the heartbreaking stories of the postmasters — The StandardA Brief History of the United States Postal Service -  The SmithsonianThe History of the Post Office — Automatic Access Limited BlogRoyal Mail - WikipediaA short history of the Post Office — The History Press Post office numbers — House of Commons LibrarySubpostmasters get raw deal in Post Office pay structure - Apex InsightsHow independent retailers can make money from Post Offices — The GrocerHow to start a post office — PDQ Funding

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As the words spilled out of my mouth, I realised it didn't make for much of a pitch.  “I've got a show I want us to try.” I'd told my wife.  “Oh yeah. What's is about?” she asked.  “Well... err... it's about a scandal in Britain involving lots of post offices and an accounting dispute.”  “Post offices?” She said.  “Accounting? Riiight.” She said.  Yes, it's fair to say I hadn't pegged ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office' on an expectation of sex scenes, car chases, gunfights, and Hollywood heartthrobs.  I'd actually only been vaguely aware of the Post Office scandal before the TV show was aired in Britain earlier this year. If you haven't heard of it, it's now routinely described as the greatest miscarriage of justice in British legal history.  In short, Britain's Post Office —arguably once Britain's most trusted institution, and surely it's most British institution— directed all of its subpostmasters, the people running the little village post offices you see all over the U.K, to use a new software system for balancing their books.  But the software underpinning the system was faulty, meaning try as they might, subpostmasters routinely ended up with shortfalls.  Despite thousands and thousands and thousands of complaints, the Post Office refused to accept there was anything wrong and they forced subpostmasters to make up the thousands of pounds in shortfalls with their own money. Most egregiously, between 1999 and 2015, 900 subpostmasters were convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting.  That number alone makes you spin. A handful of people being charged with stealing might be one thing. But 900! It's remarkable there were any subpostmasters left.  The legal efforts to overturn convictions and get the Post Office to take full responsibility and pay compensation has been a long, painful affair. The story has been covered by British media. It's been raised in parliament. But it took a TV drama to really rattle the cage.  It mightn't have been much of a pitch, but within minutes of starting Mr Bates vs the Post Office, my wife and I were locked in. It was compelling. She had tears rolling down her cheeks and even I felt a bit misty-eyed (although I was naturally careful not to let her see me).  I don't know that I've ever watched a show and so desperately wanted it all to be resolved. And I cannot think of many TV dramas that have had more of an immediate impact.  Immediately after it aired, the government announced legislation to overturn the wrongful convictions of hundreds of subpostmasters. More than a million people signed a petition calling for the former Post Office CEO to be stripped of her CBE. King Charles formally revoked it shortly thereafter. More than a billion pounds has been earmarked for compensation.  I realised as the final credits rolled that of course, it wasn't really a story about the Post Office and accounting. It was a story about power. About class. Mr Bates, David, vs The Post Office Goliath.  And in an age where so much entertainment is fast and snackable, and we all have so much competing for our attention, it was a great reminder about the extraordinary power of really good storytelling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been called the greatest miscarriage of justice in British history - the UK Post Office scandal.

SummaryExplore the scandal of the cross and how it embodies God's profound love and power. Embrace humility and find strength in weakness as Jesus did. Live counter-culturally and be a beacon of hope. Reflect on how to honour the scandalous nature of the cross in daily life and become an agent of God's love and redemption. Introduction: The Scandal of the Cross: Embracing the ParadoxOn this Good Friday, we seem to be surrounded by scandal. Politicians who bend the truth, business people willing to break the rules, the UK Post Office scandal, people willing to put their closest relationships at risk, and more. In Matthew 26:31-35, we are confronted with the scandal of the cross. Once a symbol of ultimate shame and disgrace, the cross now stands as the embodiment of God's profound love and power for those who believe. The crucifixion, a method designed to maximize disgrace, became the stage for the greatest act of divine love in human history. Embracing Humility: Finding Strength in WeaknessThe practical application of this paradox is profound. Just as Jesus humbled himself to the point of death on the cross, we too are called to embrace humility in our lives. Often, we encounter situations where what seems to be weakness or failure in the eyes of the world is, in fact, an opportunity for God to display his strength and grace. When we face trials and challenges, we are invited to look beyond the immediate shame or discomfort and see the potential for God's redemptive work. It is in these moments that we can experience the scandal of the cross in our own lives, understanding that God can turn even the most dire circumstances into something beautiful and transformative. Living Counter-Culturally: Embracing the Foolishness of the CrossIn our interactions with others, let us not shy away from the parts of our faith that may seem foolish or scandalous to the world. The cross teaches us that God's ways are not our ways. What may appear to be foolishness is actually the wisdom of God at work. Just as Jesus embraced the lowly, the outcasts, and the broken, we are called to do the same. The scandal of the cross is a beacon of hope for the downtrodden, reminding us that God's love and grace are available to all, regardless of their social status or past mistakes. Embracing the Scandalous Nature of the CrossAs we reflect on the scandal of the cross, let us consider how we can honour its nature in our daily lives. How can we show love and grace in situations where the world sees only shame or weakness? Perhaps it means extending forgiveness to someone who has wronged us, even when society tells us to seek revenge. Maybe it means standing up for the marginalised and oppressed, even when it goes against popular opinion. Or it could be as simple as showing kindness and compassion to those who are often overlooked or forgotten. By embracing the scandalous nature of the cross, we align ourselves with the transformative power of God's love. We become vessels of his grace, shining a light in a world that so desperately needs it. Today, on Good Friday, let us commit to living in the paradox of the cross. Let us embrace humility, find strength in weakness, and live counter-culturally, just as Jesus did. In doing so, we will experience the scandal of the cross in our own lives and become agents of God's love and redemption. Reflection Question

Summary Explore the scandal of the cross and how it embodies God's profound love and power. Embrace humility and find strength in weakness as Jesus did. Live counter-culturally and be a beacon of hope. Reflect on how to honour the scandalous nature of the cross in daily life and become an agent of God's love and redemption. Introduction: The Scandal of the Cross: Embracing the Paradox On this Good Friday, we seem to be surrounded by scandal. Politicians who bend the truth, business people willing to break the rules, the UK Post Office scandal, people willing to put their closest relationships at risk, and more. In Matthew 26:31-35, we are confronted with the scandal of the cross. Once a symbol of ultimate shame and disgrace, the cross now stands as the embodiment of God's profound love and power for those who believe. The crucifixion, a method designed to maximize disgrace, became the stage for the greatest act of divine love in human history. Embracing Humility: Finding Strength in Weakness The practical application of this paradox is profound. Just as Jesus humbled himself to the point of death on the cross, we too are called to embrace humility in our lives. Often, we encounter situations where what seems to be weakness or failure in the eyes of the world is, in fact, an opportunity for God to display his strength and grace. When we face trials and challenges, we are invited to look beyond the immediate shame or discomfort and see the potential for God's redemptive work. It is in these moments that we can experience the scandal of the cross in our own lives, understanding that God can turn even the most dire circumstances into something beautiful and transformative. Living Counter-Culturally: Embracing the Foolishness of the Cross In our interactions with others, let us not shy away from the parts of our faith that may seem foolish or scandalous to the world. The cross teaches us that God's ways are not our ways. What may appear to be foolishness is actually the wisdom of God at work. Just as Jesus embraced the lowly, the outcasts, and the broken, we are called to do the same. The scandal of the cross is a beacon of hope for the downtrodden, reminding us that God's love and grace are available to all, regardless of their social status or past mistakes. Embracing the Scandalous Nature of the Cross As we reflect on the scandal of the cross, let us consider how we can honour its nature in our daily lives. How can we show love and grace in situations where the world sees only shame or weakness? Perhaps it means extending forgiveness to someone who has wronged us, even when society tells us to seek revenge. Maybe it means standing up for the marginalised and oppressed, even when it goes against popular opinion. Or it could be as simple as showing kindness and compassion to those who are often overlooked or forgotten. By embracing the scandalous nature of the cross, we align ourselves with the transformative power of God's love. We become vessels of his grace, shining a light in a world that so desperately needs it. Today, on Good Friday, let us commit to living in the paradox of the cross. Let us embrace humility, find strength in weakness, and live counter-culturally, just as Jesus did. In doing so, we will experience the scandal of the cross in our own lives and become agents of God's love and redemption. Reflection Question

The Post Office scandal led to 900 wrongful convictions and four suicides. It is now known as the worst miscarriage of justice in British history. It happened because Post Office leadership did not know how to deal with glitchy software. In this episode, you'll learn how not to repeat their mistakes. Listen to learn: What happened during the UK Post Office scandal The biggest wrong assumption Post Office management made The role of the board and company advisors: what should they have done? What to expect when buying software services: either as a government or a founder --- To discuss a corporate training program for your organisation, book a consultation call here.  Happy clients include Blackstone x Techstars Launchpad, Oxford University and Constellation Brands.  ---  We love hearing from our readers and listeners. So if you have questions about the content or working with us, just get in touch on info@techfornontechies.co   Say hi to Sophia on Twitter and follow her on LinkedIn. Following us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will make you smarter. 

Oliver Shah has rapidly become one of the most impactful journalists in Britain. His quick career rise to associate editor at the The Sunday Times (the paper he grew up reading) has been due in large part to his ability to find the "sizzle on the steak" when it comes to journalism. On this episode of Press Profiles, my UK colleague and guest co-host, Phil Walters and I speak to Oli about his exclusive scoops and riveting news nuggets, including his many colorful conversations with business icon, Sir Philip Green. We also hit on the UK Post Office scandal, how he structures stories, the pain of missing out on an exclusive (“a combination of being kicked really hard, somewhere sensitive, plus having some sort of like sudden fever, like a malaria.”) and the mantra that has defined his career: "God loves a tryer."  

This week we dig into even more examples of how software bugs can turn into enormous disasters with financial and even deadly consequences. We've also got a few more light-hearted examples like a French guy whose wife left him after a bug helped her realize he was a cheating scumbag. And we have an update on the UK Post Office Scandal. Warning: this post discusses the ramifications of these software bugs and the UK Post Office scandal, which includes suicide and death Join the discussion on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AcceptanceCriteria/ And on the Discord: https://discord.gg/2Tyj8H9MFF Intro/Outro music from lemonmusicstudio: https://open.spotify.com/album/55huJO0lYmbv8AIcJKexVo?si=jN5zZR9cRReNwzabJKlUpQ Subscribe to listen: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acceptance-criteria/id1723783016) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/473NezCKw3eMCFPqy9bIwp) Podchaser (https://podchaser.com/AcceptanceCriteria) iHeart Radio (https://iheart.com/podcast/139749022/) Podcast Republic (https://podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1723783016) The post E013: The massive cost of software mistakes, and a follow-up on the UK Post Office Scandal first appeared on Acceptance Criteria.

The scandal surrounding the actions of the UK Post Office in connection with wrongful persecution of sub postmasters is rarely off the news lately, thanks in part to the significant campaign for justice led by Alan Bates. Looking at the fact as we now know them it seems remarkable that a common sense test hadn't been applied by Post Office Chiefs. Corporate investigator Rob Kinrade explains how properly trained staff should be able spot such situations and avoid the huge stress and embarrassment caused when things go so badly wrong. Sadly protecting corporate reputations seems to trump common sense.

Mark Paul, London Correspondent with the Irish Times

Unlock the secret to superior volunteer training in your church with "Master Volunteer Training with This 4-Step Method." This episode is a game-changer for anyone looking to enhance the effectiveness of their training programs, drawing on persuasive research from IBM and the UK Post Office. Discover how incorporating a simple, yet dynamic, four-step approach can significantly boost recall and competence in your volunteers. By demonstrating, discussing, directing, and doing, you'll engage volunteers in a hands-on experience that cements knowledge and fosters confidence. Say goodbye to forgettable training sessions and hello to a method that delivers lasting results. Take your volunteer training from mundane to masterful today.Click here to access John Finkelde's book 27 Ways to Build a Leadership Pipeline

In today's digital age, jokes are often made at technology's expense. Computers don't like switching from one virtual meeting platform to another. Sometimes webinar platforms insist upon seeing someone's earbuds as a microphone rather than as a speaker. And why does software always need to update when we are already 5 minutes late for a meeting? Digital gremlins have become the tie that binds, and we are all conditioned to be patient, recognizing that nothing - least of all software - is perfect.  But what if the problems with software go beyond minor inconvenience and actually disrupt people's lives and livelihoods? What if the software creates a problem that operators are legally blamed for? What if the software provider aids in the process of convicting them rather than owning up to the bugs in their own product? If this sounds crazy, you're not alone. You're also probably based outside the UK where this exact story has been playing out in the news and in the courts. In this episode of the Art of Supply podcast, Kelly Barner covers the UK Post Office scandal: Based on Horizon, accounting and inventory management software designed by Fujitsu The human toll that has resulted from issues in the software not being addressed head on And the one thing that seems to be oddly missing in this case: brand damage Links: Kelly Barner on LinkedIn Art of Supply LinkedIn newsletter  Art of Supply on AOP Subscribe to This Week in Procurement

Tonight's discussion promises to be both enlightening and crucially important, as we delve into two pressing topics: Money Laundering and Fraud. . In this week's Monday Night Live Podcast, Derek Arden interviews Paul Coleman, an ACIB compliance expert who recently returned to the UK after working in the Caribbean for a decade, focusing on fraud and money laundering. The discussion promises to shed light on two critical topics: the challenges in combating money laundering and fraud in today's financial landscape. Paul begins by distinguishing between fraud and money laundering, highlighting fraud as a deception for financial gain and money laundering as the concealment of illegally obtained property's origins. He emphasizes that money laundering is intricately linked to various criminal activities, such as fraud, corruption, and trafficking, which poses a complex challenge for law enforcement. The conversation delves into staggering statistics, such as the UK's £1 trillion card spend in 2022, with £556.3 million lost to card fraud and an additional £105 million to authorized push payment fraud. Coleman shares a personal experience of falling victim to such fraud while in Turks and Caicos, emphasizing the sophistication and agility of cybercriminals. Money laundering, estimated to account for 2-5% of global GDP, presents a monumental challenge due to its clandestine nature and intricate web of illicit transactions. Paul explains the role of financial institutions, lawyers, and real estate agents in facilitating or preventing money laundering activities. He highlights the importance of following the money trail and scrutinizing individuals' unexplained wealth and extravagant lifestyles. The conversation shifts to recent controversies surrounding the UK Post Office, with attendees in the chat expressing opinions ranging from incompetence to complicity in fraudulent activities. Coleman underscores the importance of whistleblowing in exposing malpractices, acknowledging the risks whistleblowers face and the need for robust legal protections. Throughout the discussion, Paul and Derek navigate the complexities of financial crime enforcement, from the challenges of investigating and prosecuting offenders to the role of regulatory bodies and the judiciary. They also touch on the ethical implications of overlooking suspicious transactions and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the financial sector. As the podcast nears its end, Paul and Derek invite participants to share their thoughts on the Post Office controversy, fostering an engaging and interactive dialogue on pressing issues of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. In conclusion, this episode offers invaluable insights into the intricate world of financial crime, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced collaboration between regulatory bodies, law enforcement, and the private sector to combat money laundering and fraud effectively. Join Derek Arden and Paul Coleman for a thought-provoking discussion on the frontline of financial integrity and compliance.

Ahead of Channel 7 playing “Mr Bates vs the Post Office” on Australia television (14 and 21 February), Australian Citizens Party Research Director Robert Barwick interviews Licensed Post Office Group (LPOG) Executive Director Angela Cramp on why Australia Post licensees relate to the UK Post Office scandal that has rocked British politics. Watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office on 7+ (14 Feb and 21 Feb, 8:30pm): https://7plus.com.au/mr-bates-vs-the-post-office Watch Scott Etherington and Angela Cramp's testimony to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee hearing in Canberra on December 1 2023: https://youtu.be/Ldm3cHyCgQs Make a submission to the Bank closures in regional Australia Inquiry before 29 February 2024: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Rural_and_Regional_Affairs_and_Transport/BankClosures Sign the Citizens Party Petition to create an Australia Post Bank!: https://info.citizensparty.org.au/auspost-bank-petition Donate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_insight_donation&utm_content=20240118_cit_insight For cheques and direct deposits, call 1800 636 432 Become a member of the Australian Citizens Party: https://citizensparty.org.au/membership?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=membership&utm_content=20240118_cit_insight Subscribe to the Australian Alert Service: https://info.citizensparty.org.au/subscribe?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=AAS_subscibe&utm_content=20240118_cit_insight Sign up for ACP media releases: https://citizensparty.org.au/join-email-list?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=join_email&utm_content=20240118_cit_insight Contact the Australian Citizens Party: PHONE: 1800 636 432 EMAIL: info@citizensparty.org.au WEB: www.citizensparty.org.au

Ewen is back!!! This Week's Topics: Meta lets EU users unlink accounts UK Post Office scandal Microsoft lays off 1900 XBox/Activision employees Amazon says they stop sending video to police OpenAI's Altman […]

Ewen is back!!! This Week's Topics: Meta lets EU users unlink accounts UK Post Office scandal Microsoft lays off 1900 XBox/Activision employees Amazon says they stop sending video to police OpenAI's Altman […]

Robert and Toby have been clamping at the bit to start talking about the need for strong ethics, regulatory and legal instruments to manage and control the global adoption of AI.There's no doubt about it. AI has the equal potential to cause untold harm, and the scandal playing out with the UK Post Office is a stark reminder of how ethics can be completely railroaded. That is why it must be developed ethically. And that's what we're going to go into the next podcast. But today, we've been talking about the Post Office scandal because it offers a vivid example of when ethics and ethical principles play no part.And I think the lesson we need to learn from this is that we must protect people themselves from the very real harm. that could be caused by AI. To do this, we need to build the ethical foundations and the framework around the technology for the common good of individuals, societies, and indeed all of humanity. Furthermore, those ethical controls must be universal. And that raises the question posed by Robert. Should an ethical framework be built into all AI platforms so that the user is offered no choice?  This and other questions at large will be the topic of our next podcast.

An inverted yield curve is sending jitters across the US economy, Japanese IT conglomerate Fujitsu is in hot water over its involvement in the UK Post Office scandal, and new details have emerged over how the SEC's X account was hacked. Mentioned in this podcast:UK Post Office scandal exposes risks of Fujitsu's hands-off approachYield curve adds to mystery over US economySEC says bitcoin X breach came after phone number was swappedThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva, Gavin Kallmann, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes Beyond the headlines, this JUXTCast episode exposes the intricate challenges in managing and securing complex IT systems, providing a more detailed understanding of the Horizon scandal, and hopefully serving as a straightforward reminder for individuals and organizations to stay vigilant and proactive in ensuring the reliability and integrity of the technology that we use and trust. The JUXT team — Malcolm Sparks (CTO), Joe Littlejohn (Head of Delivery) and Alex Davis (Senior Software Engineer) — were joined by Andras Gerlits, adding an important perspective to the conversation: Andras Gerlits' work: http://omniledger.io/ Andras Gerlits' blog: https://andrasgerlits.medium.com For more insights on this episode, please check out Malcolm's post: https://www.juxt.pro/blog/juxtcast-horizon/

Fujitsu, the company responsible for a faulty IT system leading to wrongful convictions of UK Post Office managers, has apologised for its role and expressed willingness to compensate those affected. - 英郵便局スタッフ数百人が、盗み、詐欺、不正会計など無実の罪で有罪判決を受けた、英国史上最大規模の冤罪（えんざい）事件。残高が合わない理由は、富士通が英郵便局に納入した会計システム「ホライゾン」に不具合があったためでした。

Blake and David mull over the Arizona CPA Society's survey revealing that 80% of Arizona CPAs support 150-hour-rule alternatives. They also examine the UK Post Office scandal that led to hundreds of criminal convictions of postmasters, as well as Deloitte's recent massive audit failures, and the impacts of the talent shortage illustrated by delayed government audits in Wyoming. Wrapping things up, some reflections on the need for major reforms in auditing and regulation of the accounting profession. All this and more, right here, right now!Sponsors Zoho - http://accountingpodcast.promo/zohoRelay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/relayClient Hub - http://accountingpodcast.promo/clienthubChapters(00:29) - Blake goes over the Arizona Society of CPA's survey results (06:09) - Do 150-hour employees do better work? (09:38) - Are firms facing an accounting shortage? (14:49) - Did you know Nikki Haley was an accountant? (16:35) - Deloitte audit failure in Nigeria (29:42) - Certified Pastry Aficionado (31:44) - Tsunami miracle baby, now 19, pursuing an accounting degree (34:37) - Fujitsu, Horizon, and the disgusting postal worker prosecution failure by the UK government (48:48) - Blake checks in on the live chat (53:26) - Going Concern: Wyoming firm faces staffing shortage in critical government audits (56:56) - Download Earmark. Earn free CPE for listening  Show NotesArizona CPA Society releases 150-hour survey resultshttps://www.ascpa.com/news/ddf50a1e-70cc-4d5b-9e00-cc9c5f82c17e:az-cpa-januaryfebruary-2024How Deloitte missed a massive Nigerian company fraudhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonkochkodin/2024/01/10/how-auditor-deloitte-missed-a-nigerian-companys-massive-fraud/?sh=49b6cce059f4Tsunami miracle baby now majoring in accountinghttps://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/12/994163/tsunami-miracle-baby-now-19-pursues-accounting-degree-nsttvOnly two firms in Wyoming can do government audits, and one can't do its jobhttps://www.goingconcern.com/there-are-only-two-firms-in-wyoming-that-can-do-government-audits-and-one-cant-do-its-job-because-of-staff-shortages/There Are Only Two Firms in Wyoming That Can Do Government Audits and One Can't Do Its Job Because of Staff Shortages            https://www.goingconcern.com/there-are-only-two-firms-in-wyoming-that-can-do-government-audits-and-one-cant-do-its-job-because-of-staff-shortages/ Revealed: The Fujitsu fat cats who pocketed huge salaries while its flawed Horizon accounting system ruined...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12948671/The-Fujitsu-fat-cats-pocketed-huge-salaries-flawed-Horizon-accounting-ruined-lives-thousands-postmasters-wrongly-accused-stealing-Post-Office-emerges-charge-government-contracts.html What should accounting technology providers learn from the Post Office Horizon scandal?https://www.accountancyage.com/2024/01/09/what-should-accounting-technology-providers-learn-from-the-post-office-horizon-scandal/ Plans to legislate for resolution of Post Office accounting scandalhttps://www.accountancydaily.co/plans-legislate-resolution-post-office-accounting-scandal Post Office under criminal investigation for potential fraud over Horizon scandalhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/05/post-office-criminal-investigation-potential-horizon-accounting-fraud Some 86 people have seen their convictions for false accounting and theft overturnedhttps://curated.tncontentexchange.com/partners/afp/the-firm-created-faulty-accounting-software-that-saw-subpostmasters-wrongly-convicted-of-theft/image_383af729-fda2-517c-b5ff-85afffefb214.html UK police launch fraud inquiry over post office IT scandalhttps://www.themountaineer.com/news/national/uk-police-launch-fraud-inquiry-over-post-office-it-scandal/article_72e76f8b-7e6f-55ad-9605-93183aefb01e.html How the Post Office's Horizon system failed: a technical breakdownhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/09/how-the-post-offices-horizon-system-failed-a-technical-breakdown Bad software sent postal workers to jail, because no one wanted to admit it could be wronghttps://www.theverge.com/2021/4/23/22399721/uk-post-office-software-bug-criminal-convictions-overturned Post Office warned of software flaw in 2006, but failed to alert subpostmaster networkhttps://www.computerweekly.com/news/252514110/Post-Office-warned-of-software-flaw-in-2006-but-failed-to-alert-subpostmaster-network Post Office spunks fresh £36m on Fujitsu after cloud fail  https://www.thestack.technology/post-office-fujitsu-extension/ When did the Post Office scandal start? Timeline of key eventshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/when-post-office-scandal-start-happen-timeline-of-key-events-2q23bhm2c Briefing presumption that computers are reliable               https://www.benthamsgaze.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/briefing-presumption-that-computers-are-reliable.pdf Horizon: The 20-year accounting software scandalhttps://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/accounting-software/horizon-the-20-year-accounting-software-scandalNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. 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Episode 237: Neal and Toby explain why a judge blocked the Spirit-JetBlue merger and why it is a big win for President Biden's Justice Department. Plus, the new law that could increase child tax breaks and how changes in fishing regulation could impact the administrative state. Next, Uber is shutting down Drizly and the UK Post Office scandal you need to know about. Finally, why the feds are banning humorous jokes from highway signs. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fujitsu, the company responsible for a faulty IT system leading to wrongful convictions of UK Post Office managers, has apologised for its role and expressed willingness to compensate those affected. Between 2000 and 2014, around 900 postal workers were wrongly convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting, with some going to prison and others forced into bankruptcy due to the faulty accounting software.

It's been called the biggest miscarriage of justice in the UK - The Post Office IT scandal saw hundreds of employees convicted of crimes they didn't do -- we examine Fujitsu's role as its European boss gives evidence to an inquiry. As another ship is hit by a missile in the Red Sea there are reports of more companies re-routing cargo as the situation continues to escalate. And its handbags at dawn between Uniqlo and Shein - One accuses the other of copying its designs, we'll be getting the latest.

How did a series of bad software planning and execution decisions lead to at least four deaths, hundreds of prison sentences, and the financial ruin of thousands of people? And how did it take over two decades for justice to barely be served in exonerating the innocent victims of software bugs? Warning: this post discusses the ramifications of the scandal, which includes suicide Read more about the scandal and find links to our sources in our blog post on the topic: https://acceptancepod.com/2024/01/16/the-fatal-and-financially-ruinous-mistakes-of-the-uk-post-office-scandal/ Intro/Outro music from lemonmusicstudio: https://open.spotify.com/album/55huJO0lYmbv8AIcJKexVo?si=jN5zZR9cRReNwzabJKlUpQ The post E006: The UK Post Office Scandal and how they got that software so fatally wrong first appeared on Acceptance Criteria.

Lisselton’s Pádraic Kissane is a financial advisor who got justice for homeowners who were wrongly put on more costly mortgages. The founder of Pádraic Kissane Financial Services spoke to Jerry on foot of an article in today’s Irish Examiner which likened the treatment of tracker mortgage holders here with the plight of more than 700 sub-postmasters and mistresses convicted after faulty software made it appear as though money was going missing from their branches. https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41308123.html

It has been described by the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, as one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in UK history: the prosecution of thousands of Post Office owners for alleged fraud between 1999 and 2015 - the overwhelming majority of whom were falsely accused. So, how did this happen and who is responsible? Anton is joined by Enda Brady, TRT World presenter to discuss.

The episode delves into two major topics: the escalating U.S. migrant crisis under the Biden administration and the UK Post Office Horizon scandal.U.S. Migrant Crisis: The discussion begins with an exploration of the U.S. migrant crisis, noting a significant increase in unauthorized border crossings and the challenges this poses to federal resources and policies. The conversation touches on the varied responses from the government, from expanding deportations to increasing work permit access. Critics from both sides of the political spectrum, Republicans and immigration advocates, are mentioned for their differing views on the administration's approach. The panel also discusses the broader impact of the crisis beyond border areas, particularly in cities like New York, which has seen a substantial influx of migrants. The financial and societal impacts of this influx are explored, along with the political ramifications for the Biden administration.UK Post Office Horizon Scandal: The second part of the podcast shifts focus to the UK Post Office Horizon scandal, a saga involving the wrongful conviction of numerous sub-postmasters due to a faulty software system. The panel discusses the system's introduction, the early warnings that were ignored, and the prolonged struggle for recognition of the issue. The scandal's implications extend to the UK government and Fujitsu, highlighting issues of privatization and lack of oversight. The conversation also covers the media's role in bringing attention to the scandal, the government's response, and broader questions about privatization of public services.Key Quotes:Michael Donoghue: Discussing the U.S. migrant crisis, Michael states, "It's an unavoidable reality at this point. And I think that's why the tide is finally turned on this problem."Jarett Kobeck: On the need for a paradigm shift in U.S. immigration policy, Jared remarks, "The right wing always has a luxury that the center and the center left and the far left don't necessarily have, which is the default position is always just smash it."Tonye Alltrade: Speaking about the UK Post Office scandal, Tanya notes, "We seem to have a cacophony of toxic and secretive organizations who are in bed with the media, who are also, who then are in bed with the government or politicians."Steve O'Neill: Reflecting on the political fallout of the Post Office scandal, Steve observes, "No one trusts politicians, no one trusts the kind of political sphere in the state, and this is a great example of why." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Northern Correspondent Conor McAuley talks to former postmaster Lee Williamson from Portstewart.

Sign up to Brilliant (the first 200 sign ups get 20% off an annual premium subscription): https://brilliant.org/tldreu/Welcome to the TLDR News Daily BriefingIn today's episode, we run through why Ecuador's president has declared a state of emergency. Also, we discuss the current political unrest unfolding in Poland; 2023 officially branded the hottest year on record; & updates to the UK Post Office scandal.

Mark Paul, London Correspondent with the Irish Times

The UK Post Office scandal, what happens when you bruise? & X-Factor finalist Mary Byrne on her new one woman show, all this & more on today's Playback Daily.

British Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been caught up in the UK post office scandal.  The British Government is seeking a law change to overturn hundreds of wrongful convictions towards postal workers, wrongly charged with fraud.  Correspondent Rod Liddle told Tim Dower that Starmer was the director of the Crown Prosecution Service between 2008 and 2013.  He says Starmer oversaw these cases and seemed to think they were perfectly okay.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan McLaughlin was convicted of false accounting offences while in charge of a Belfast Post Office. Dave is still waiting on a refund from the Forever Young Festival. Patrick is uncomfortable with Bauer Media's Cash Machine competition.

Neil Hudgell, solicitor for those affected by the UK Post Office scandal

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, January 9: We look at reactions in the French press after Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne was forced to resign as part of Emmanuel Macron's government reshuffle. Who will replace her? Also, we look at Britain's biggest miscarriage of justice scandal, involving the UK Post Office. India and the Maldives fall out over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent tourism promotion of Indian-territory islands. Plus, scientists discover a shark capable of regenerating its own fin!

UK police are investigating the country's Post Office after hundreds of postmasters were wrongfully accused of stealing.  The Met is now involved after it turned out a faulty computer system was to blame.  Between 1999 and 2015, more than 700 branch managers were accused of theft because computers wrongly showed that money had gone missing.  Correspondent Rod Liddle told Tim Dower that the Post Office has done everything it can to avoid examining itself.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Often, risk and reward collide. Corporate giants and high-stakes gamblers unknowingly walk parallel paths. Their worlds may seem separate to outsiders, although fate has a way of intertwining their destinies. Both are driven by ambition, chasing triumph. But as their desires for success grow, a hidden truth begins to reveal itself. LLMs, like the roll of Snake Eyes in a dice game, hold the power to shape kismet and shatter dreams. The line between success and ruin is as fragile as the edge of a dice. As corporate entities collide with the ultimate risktakers, a new game emerges.Allen Woods served as a soldier in the British Army, primarily with Infantry battalions. Afterwards, he made a pivotal decision to enter into the world of computing. He devoted himself to studies, and eventually reached the esteemed level of a degree . He is a Charter member of the British Computer Society, and has extensive experience in building information management frameworks. He stops by BarCode to share his incredible journey of transformation, risk, and lifelong pursuit of knowledge. We focus on software development, Cybernetics, LLMs and fragility within data relationships.TIMESTAMPS:0:06:12 - Military IT Career and Knowledge Sharing0:12:43 - The Value of Connecting Databases0:17:45 - Incorporating Cybernetics in Software Development0:21:02 - Technological Economy's Low Equilibrium State0:27:01 - Importance of Due Diligence0:32:03 - Exploiting Relationships in Network Science0:38:59 - The UK Post Office's Horizon System0:42:47 - Limits of Probability Testing in AI0:48:28 - LLMs in Small BusinessesSYMLINKSLinkedInBritish Computer SocietyLudwig von Bertalanffy's “General Systemology”"Autopoiesis and Congition: The Realization of the Living"  by Humberto Maturana"Brain of the Firm" by Stafford Beer "The Heart of Enterprise" by Stafford Beer"Living Systems" by James Greer Miller Stephen Wolfram WritingsCommon Crawl DatasetProject GutenbergNetwork Science by BarabásiUK Post Office Horizon Case"The Age of Surveillance Capitalism" by Shoshana ZuboffDRINK INSTRUCTIONTHE LAST MECHANICAL ART3/4 Oz Mezcal3/4 Oz Cynar3/4 Oz Sweet Vermouth3/4 Oz CampariStir all ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass and strain into a chilled coupe.  Optionally garnish with an Orange twist.INTERVIEWERSChris GlandenRohan LightMike ElkinsEPISODE SPONSORTUXCARECONNECT WITH USBecome a SponsorSupport us on PatreonFollow us on LinkedInTweet us at @BarCodeSecurityEmail us at info@barcodesecurity.com

Anti-money laundering (AML) control failings at Santander Bank UK opened the door to a financial intermediary with links to Colombian drug cartels operating in Britain. Beltcastle, a payments service provider, is "Customer A" featured in the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) final notice in December 2022 to illustrate the failures behind Santander's £107 million fine.Beltcastle, which was authorised by the UK regulator for eight years, put about £1.3 billion in cash through the UK Post Office. The firm had accounts at Barclays, NatWest, and Ghana International Bank. The Post Office was used in the suspected laundering scheme, passing thousands of pounds regularly from Beltcastle through its cash collection and processing service.The case has raised serious issues about adverse media searches and information sharing, as Rachel Wolcott, senior editor in London, tells Alexander Robson, managing editor, in this episode to kick off the new series.The "Compliance Clarified" podcast series covers the wide range of topics which affect compliance at financial services firms, and aims to help compliance officers make sense of the often-challenging regulatory environment. It considers the big challenges of the day and offers practical ideas for emerging good practice.Programme notesSPECIAL REPORT: Santander AML failures opened door to intermediary linked to Colombian drug cartels; UK Post Office, banks used to move £1.3 billion: https://www.reuters.com/article/bc-finreg-santander-aml-failures-drug-ca/special-report-santander-aml-failures-opened-door-to-intermediary-linked-to-colombian-drug-cartels-uk-post-office-banks-used-to-move-1-3-billion-idUSKBN2WO1W8From behind Regulatory Intelligence paywallUK Companies House reports few operational incidents, employs no dedicated risk managers: https://regintel-content.thomsonreuters.com/document/I118F6F40EB2A11ED9DA6D001824C624BCompanies House's new identity verification measures fall short of minimum standards, MPs hear: http://go-ri.tr.com/I2JILVUK admits hundreds of millions laundered through Post Office annually, FCA sets out "current expectations" to address risk: http://go-ri.tr.com/RcNc1qFor further information, contact rachel.wolcott@thomsonreuters.com or alexander.robson@thomsonreuters.com Compliance Clarified is a podcast from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.Listen to wide-ranging, insightful discussions on all things compliance for financial services firms. We delve into the hot topics of the day, the challenges faced and offer up practical ideas for emerging good practice. We de-mystify regulation and explore the art, as well as the science, of the ever-expanding role of the compliance officer.  Enforcements, digital transformation, regulatory change, governance, culture, conduct risk – anything and everything impacting the compliance function is up for discussion.

An exercise in highly paid lawyers dancing on the head of a pin. We deep dive into the roles the law, the lawyers and the courts played in this scandal. This wasn't a case of a few bad apples, the whole system was stacked against the Subpostmasters. The system silenced, suppressed and hid information and nothing like justice was achieved. At some point the overriding duty to the court owed by lawyers got lost in a fog of protecting the client at all costs. The barrister acting for the Sub-postmasters, after reading internal Post Office legal advice from 2014, said “In my almost 30 years' experience at the bar I have never come across information that has been so electrifying. It almost caused my teeth to fall out when I read it.” It took 20 years and a class action for Tracy Felstead to recover a mere £17,000 pounds for her wrongful conviction in 2001. And this story is far from over yet. The Solicitors Regulatory Authority is a core participant in the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry which is probing the in house and external lawyers for potential wrongdoing. Source Material Nick Wallis, ‘The Great Post Office Scandal', 2021, Bath Publishing. Paul Marshall, ‘Failed Justice - how commercial interest displaced the interests of justice in the Post Office case', 30 March 2022, Queen's University Belfast, Institute of Legal Studies Disclaimer This podcast is for reference purposes only.  It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.  You should always obtain legal advice about your specific circumstances.  The views expressed in these podcasts are the speakers' own.  They should not be taken as recommendations of the Society of Construction Law Australia  

In the opening I introduced that the Horizon software was the main deliverable of a billion pound PFI project let by the Post Office. The contract was awarded in May 1996 to Fujitsu who won the job because of their winning offer to bear the software development costs in exchange for 8 years guaranteed transaction fee every time a customer of the Department of Social Service used their new swipe card in a Post Office. It doesn't take long for the deal and the software to go off the rails. How on earth did this come about and why is it such a hard lesson for us to learn that it can be the technology at fault, not user error. Source Material Nick Wallis, ‘The Great Post Office Scandal', 2021, Bath Publishing. Paul Marshall, ‘Failed Justice - how commercial interest displaced the interests of justice in the Post Office case', 30 March 2022, Queen's University Belfast, Institute of Legal Studies Disclaimer This podcast is for reference purposes only.  It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.  You should always obtain legal advice about your specific circumstances.  The views expressed in these podcasts are the speakers' own.  They should not be taken as recommendations of the Society of Construction Law Australia.

The UK Post Office Scandal – Megaprojects, IT Systems and the Law This story is about the most widespread miscarriage of justice in English history. The scale of this story exceeds the witch trials of the 16th and 17th century. This story is relevant to every construction lawyer in Australia because it is a story rooted in how we deliver major projects, how we think about technology and its reliability and how we compromise our fundamental obligation as lawyers to act in the best interests of the law. This story will make you shake your head in disbelief. But as you listen to it, you need to keep in mind, all the way through, that there were lawyers, just like you and me, doing what they thought was their job. And this story is about regular people who worked for and ran Post Offices all across the UK who were prosecuted for theft by the Post Office after the launch of the Post Offices' first digital system, called Horizon. Almost 700 people were successfully prosecuted for theft by the Post Office. But they hadn't don't it and it took 20 years to prove their innocence. Source MaterialNick Wallis, ‘The Great Post Office Scandal', 2021, Bath Publishing. Paul Marshall, ‘Failed Justice - how commercial interest displaced the interests of justice in the Post Office case', 30 March 2022, Queen's University Belfast, Institute of Legal Studies Disclaimer This podcast is for reference purposes only.  It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.  You should always obtain legal advice about your specific circumstances.  The views expressed in these podcasts are the speakers' own.  They should not be taken as recommendations of the Society of Construction Law Australia.

Andy is a Developer Relations professional at Twitter. Prior to joining Twitter in 2014, Andy was Developer Advocate for Cloud Foundry, the OSS Platform-as-a-Service, at VMware/Pivotal. Earlier, he spent 10 years at IBM; and 4 years at the UK Post Office, where he helped the company navigate the challenges of Y2K. Andy has over 20 years of experience with Linux, and with contributing to Open Source projects. He was a leading member of the MQTT Open Source community for five year, and took an active role in building the developer ecosystem. He has 20+ years of experience as a coder, and in collaborating with and supporting developer communities. Andy earned an M.A. in Modern History from Brasenose College, Oxford. He is @andypiper on Twitter. You can follow Andy on Social Media https://twitter.com/andypiper https://andypiper.me/ Also Follow Andy's Podcast https://gamesatwork.biz PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST - Spotify: http://isaacl.dev/podcast-spotify - Apple Podcasts: http://isaacl.dev/podcast-apple - Google Podcasts: http://isaacl.dev/podcast-google - RSS: http://isaacl.dev/podcast-rss You can check out more episodes of Coffee and Open Source on https://www.coffeeandopensource.com/ Coffee and Open Source is hosted by Isaac Levin (https://twitter.com/isaacrlevin) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeandopensource/support

In the United Kingdom, more than 700 Post Office workers were wrongfully convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting between 2000 and 2014. That was the result of a fault in Horizon, a Fujitsu computer system used by the UK Post Office. How can AI solutions be developed to detect and prevent such intelligent anomalies? To answer these questions and more we have turned to HEC Professor of Accounting and Management Control, Aluna Wang. She is also chairholder at Hi!PARIS Center on Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.Read more on Knowledge@HEC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ana chats to Camila about Prestel, a nationwide information network developed by the UK Post Office. The videotex system was developed during the 1970s and for a brief time, the UK was at the forefront of intending to migrate its society online. However, the Conservative's acts halted the development by privatising Telecommunication in 1979 and 1981 by Thatcher. The girls discuss policy loopholes, Prestel's neglect in correlation to the UK's political failures, as well as its significant impact in the global technical blossoming of online communication.Follow us on Twitter @OurFriendComp And Instagram @ourfriendthecomputerMain research for the episode was done by Ana who also edited.Music by Nelson Guay (SoundCloud: fluxlinkages)References:- “Prestel: The British Internet That Never Was”, Tom Lean, History Today, 2016, - https://www.historytoday.com/history-matters/prestel-british-internet-never-was

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 56 We are approaching one of the most stressful times in any parents life as our daughter prepares to take her first important exams. That raises such an interesting question, are exams important? In this radio show join Dan and Kay as the member their experiences with exams and they talk through how they have tried to support their daughter Bryony as she prepares for her GCSE's.  Join Kay & Dan as they: Talk about the UK Post Office and they run into their postman Steve and have a quick chat! Discuss some of the stormy weather the UK has been experiencing this winter Chat about Bryony's upcoming exams and the support she is receiving from her school Remember their exam experiences and talk about the opportunities it opened up for them  Talk a little about their parents and the type of education they experienced  Ask the question are exams important?  We'll be back in two weeks with our next radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454 Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

DDK Pod Episode 16 – Over the Horizon? - The UK Post Office Sub-Postmaster Scandal.  This week, we take a look at a very prominent IT related news story here in the UK.  The Horizon system, developed by ICL/Fujitsu Services, had some serious flaws.  These flaws resulted in a scandal which, over the course of more than 20 years resulted in many innocent people being sent to prison, lost livelihoods, lost marriages and possibly even the loss of one life.  We take a detailed look at how the story unfolded, where things are at the time of recording, and what lessons can be learned for the future. Also covered is our pick of the IT industry news and a few recommendations for our listeners.    Timecodes: 00:55 - The News 08:44 - Over the Horizon? - The UK Post Office Sub-Postmaster Scandal40:57 - DDK Recommends Stuff48:11 - Get in touch   Get in touch with the show: Email us ddkpod@ddklimited.comTweet us: @ddklimitedOur Website: www.ddklimited.comFind us on LinkedIn: DDK LimitedAudio edited by Charlie McConville, www.interflowcreations.co.uk

Did the UK Post Office place too much faith in their software?  Could someone use Bluetooth tracking devices to stalk your every movement?  What is the topic of the latest Wikipedia editing wars?  Which major car manufacturer has announced their fossil-fuel end date?  Fancy a new domain name for your business?  Are scientists any closer to a truly biodegradable plastic?  Have we now reached the end of the line for the landline phone?  Is Airbus about to take a giant leap forward in flying safety?  Will the US Congress change the landscape for autonomous vehicles? 

Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the GCHQ chief's warning of the West's facing a "moment of reckoning" over cybersecurity, and the need for countries like the UK to build their own technologies lest other nations take control. Meanwhile ransomware payments have climbed 43 per cent since the end of last year - with attackers setting their sights on big corporations. And what happens when a computer program, used to prove you committed a crime, has a bug? Bill looks at the case of the UK Post Office.

Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the GCHQ chief's warning of the West's facing a "moment of reckoning" over cybersecurity, and the need for countries like the UK to build their own technologies lest other nations take control. Meanwhile ransomware payments have climbed 43 per cent since the end of last year - with attackers setting their sights on big corporations. And what happens when a computer program, used to prove you committed a crime, has a bug? Bill looks at the case of the UK Post Office.

The UK Post OfficeWhen I was young, there was a period of my life when I couldn't wait to open a Post Office Savings Account and also buy Premium Bonds. I can't remember how old one had to be, but let's say fourteen for the savings account and sixteen for the Premium Bonds, the top prize for playing which every month was a million pounds.At roughly the same time, I started buying coins for my collection from around the country and selling my duplicates too, which usually involved transferring money using Postal Orders. It made me feel independent and that made me feel ever so grown up.At eighteen years of age, I abandoned the Post Office in favour of the bank, and postal orders for the more convenient cheque.Well, now, forty-five years later, we seem to have come full-circle, since my bank no longer issues cheques. I had to send £65 to the Home Office last week, and I had to pay the Post Office £8.50 for the expensive privilege!£8.50 to send £65 within the country!Daylight RobberyThat is not only 13%, it is daylight robbery and a kick in the teeth to all the people who use this crappy 'service'. They get my money for three or four days, and I give them 13% for the privilege! Is the dreaded and very expensive, Western Union cheaper?It really wouldn't surprise me.However, the nightmare doesn't end there. I had to send irreplaceable documents, which the counter staff cheerfully told me are not covered by their normal insurance, and so had to pay £11.50 postage and insurance.At least this was a reduction. The first time I sent exactly the same package, they charged me £18.50!You couldn't make it up, could you, but I think the Post Office is... as they go along!There has to be a better way, and, for me at least, the Post Office will be my last option next time, not the first port of call.Stuff 'em - they don't care about us!Please LIKE and SHARE this article using the buttons below and visit our bookshopAll the best,Owen.Podcast: The UK Post Office