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Artificial intelligence is powering politics – but it could also reboot democracy | Polly Curtis
Generative AI can involve citizens directly in decision-making, but not while developers’ incentives are only financial, says Polly Curtis, chief executive of Demos

Polly Curtis

28, Jul, 2023 @6:00 AM

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How many more children must die before we fix England's social services? | Polly Curtis
A system eroded by austerity has been further stretched by the pandemic. The tragic consequences are all too plain to see, says author Polly Curtis

Polly Curtis

26, Apr, 2022 @9:03 AM

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Sarah Colmer obituary
Other lives: Actor and model with a talent for friendship and throwing glamorous parties

Polly Curtis

19, Feb, 2016 @2:24 PM

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I had eight miscarriages – pregnancy can be a scary place
The BMJ is advising doctors to wait longer before they diagnose a miscarriage. I’ve experienced the grim routine of pregnancy tests, and know little is understood about pregnancy

Polly Curtis

24, Sep, 2015 @7:22 AM

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How Nick Clegg got it wrong on debt

Ahead of the Queen's speech today, the deputy prime minister yesterday promised to "wipe the slate clean to rid people of the deadweight of debt". Polly Curtis, with your help, explains why that's not correct.

Polly Curtis

09, May, 2012 @8:03 AM

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Do mobile phones cause cancer?

There are conflicting headlines in the papers after a major review of the evidence on mobile phones and cancer. Which are true? Polly Curtis, with your help, finds out.

Polly Curtis

26, Apr, 2012 @8:56 AM

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London Tory councils consider moving claimants to Midlands
Proposal emerges as Tory minister condemns Labour Newham council for plans to move housing benefit claimants to Stoke

Hélène Mulholland, Peter Walker and Polly Curtis

24, Apr, 2012 @1:56 PM

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Kony 2012: nirvana of online campaigning or missed chance?

Global and local charities say funds raised by Invisible Children should be spent on rehabilitation of child soldiers, not military action

Polly Curtis

19, Apr, 2012 @3:31 PM

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Hunt for Joseph Kony will kill more innocent people, charities warn
Military plans to capture LRA leader will trigger retaliatory attacks on civilians and endanger child soldiers, say NGOs

Polly Curtis

19, Apr, 2012 @3:03 PM

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Boris Johnson v Ken Livingstone: who is right about council tax savings?

Boris Johnson claims to be putting back £445 into Londoners' pockets by freezing the part of council tax controlled by the mayor. Is this right? Polly Curtis, with your help, finds out.

Polly Curtis

13, Apr, 2012 @7:11 AM

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Ken Livingstone v Boris Johnson: who is right on police numbers?

The mayoral candidates have clashed once again over the state of the capital's police force. Has the number of frontline officers gone up or down? Polly Curtis, with your help, finds out.

Polly Curtis

12, Apr, 2012 @12:32 PM

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Budget 2012: Cabinet tax bills
Labour says George Osborne's accountant will be in big demand if the chancellor doesn't qualify for the 50p tax rate

Rajeev Syal and Polly Curtis

22, Mar, 2012 @9:08 PM

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