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'Not Tonight' makes you a bouncer in post-Brexit Britain

Engadget

In exactly 12 months, Britain will leave the European Union. It's a troubling time for the island state as politicians squabble over exit conditions and citizens grapple with a deep divide in their economic, societal and cultural values. For many, the future seems bleak, but it shouldn't compare to the one found in Not Tonight, an upcoming video game by Tiki Taka Soccer developer Panic Barn. In this alternate version of Britain, one ruled by an extreme right-wing government, you're forced to work as a bouncer that gets paid for identifying and turning away European citizens. It's a horrific job, but one that's necessary to pay the bills and keep your British citizenship.


Robotics & artificial intelligence part of post-Brexit Britain's industrial strategy

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Theresa May is due to announce details of the "Modern Industrial Strategy" at a regional meeting of the cabinet in the North West. The new plan will center on ten key strategic pillars, according to the release unveiled by the Prime Minister on Sunday. "We must become a more innovative economy and do more to commercialize our world-leading science base to drive growth across the UK," reads the first point, called "Investing in science, research, and innovation." The government is going to spend £4.7 billion ($5.85 billion) on the new strategy with the money steered to such areas as AI, "smart" energy technology, robotics, and 5G wireless. The project will improve living standards and drive economic growth across the whole country, according to Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark.