The use of Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in UK schools and universities is leading to building closures due to safety concerns. According to the Health and Safety Executive, RAAC, a lightweight form of concrete used in public sector buildings from the 1960s to the 1980s, is liable to collapse. The number of schools containing RAAC has increased to at least 40 and nine Scottish universities have also confirmed closures. The costs of identifying and fixing the problem in Scotland will have to be met by the Scottish Government.
Mayo Clinic to test new generative AI applications from Microsoft
Mayo Clinic has partnered with Microsoft to be one of the first healthcare systems to utilise Microsoft 365 Copilot, a generative AI platform. The early
