Mark Topps

Here Are the Catchiest Songs Ever, According to AI and Human DJs What music do we want, do we really, really want? Hint: It's that one Spice Girls song, apparently.

Here Are the Catchiest Songs Ever, According to AI and Human DJs

Here's that study's top 5 catchiest songs:

1. Spice Girls: Wannabe
2. Lou Bega: Mambo No. 5
3. Survivor: Eye of the Tiger
4. Lady Gaga: Just Dance
5. ABBA: SOS

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How to map roles against the Care Workforce Pathway 💡I am hopefully going to help with how you can approach this in your organisation

How to map roles against @skillsforcare.bsky.social Care Workforce Pathway

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The primary areas of discrimination I have just caught up on an information-packed webinar, with Business HR Solutions (Consultancy) Limited which was led by Victoria Templeton FCIPD and Abby Ashford as they tackled one of the most crit...

Caught up last night after The Caring View 💚💙 on a insightful webinar with HR experts Victoria Templeton FCIPD & Abby Ashford on tackling discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Thought I would share my takeaways with you all...

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AI Regulation in the UK – September 2025 update by John Warchus | 23.09.2025

After years of debate, the UK has taken a unique approach to regulating AI, opting for a flexible, cross-sector framework based on 5 core principles rather than new legislation.

🔍 Read more about the latest developments and what they mean for your organisation.

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Reflections from the Digital Care Summit Last week, I had attended the Digital Care Summit, organised by Care City and NHS England. It was a day full of energy, motivation and inspiring conversations with colleagues across the sector. I came...

My reflections from the Digital Care Summit

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Empowering independence is more than a fancy couple of words, it transforms services from being transactional task focused to transformational and life changing.

Here's my new blog with InvictIQ 👉 invictiq.com/empowering-i...

Ready for a night of big vocals, bigger emotions and a few laughs – Lewis Capaldi! 🎶”

OpenAI study finally reveals how people actually use ChatGPT OpenAI has just released its most comprehensive study to date on how people use ChatGPT and the findings are both surprising and affirming.

You can also read it via my substack here: open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...

OpenAI study finally reveals how people actually use ChatGPT OpenAI has just released its most comprehensive study to date on how people use ChatGPT and the findings are both surprising and affirming. With over 700 million weekly users sending 2.

OpenAI has just released its most comprehensive study to date on how people use ChatGPT and the findings are both surprising and affirming.

What's clear is ChatGPT is no longer just a tech novelty but a tool that's reshaping how we work, learn and live

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OpenAI has signed a deal to use AI to increase productivity in the UK's public services This news broke in July, although I just found this in my drafts but thought I would share as its written, and there will still be many people not aware of this but OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, ha...

OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, has signed a deal to use artificial intelligence (AI) to increase productivity in the UK's public services, the government has announced.

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Ready to watch Tom Grennan tonight with the girls 🎶

It’s not just about being clean and fed it’s about being seen. When staff take the time to ask how I’m feeling or remember how I have my coffee, that’s when I feel respected” – Margaret, 84

This blog looks at how we elevate dignity through feedback/audits

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Chat GPT Down? Reflecting on which AI chatbot is the best at protecting your data (and which is worst) Many users reported that their ChatGPT was down this morning, preventing the AI-bot from responding although OpenAI have announced an update on the situation after experts at the company launched an i...

Many users reported that their ChatGPT was down this morning, preventing the AI-bot from responding

It got me thinking about which AI chatbot is the best at protecting your data (and which is worst), so let's dive in.

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Why Life Skills Matter in Social Care https://www.linkedin.com/in/marktopps/

I was speaking with one of my managers which led me to reflect on something we often overlook in social care - basic life skills.

This reflection was re-sparked by an article listing 15 basic life skills every adult should have.

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95% of corporate AI pilots are flopping The AI market is undeniably booming with the six companies at the top of the world's valuation index, including NVIDIA, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon and Meta, are all deeply invested in AI in some...

The AI market is booming but MIT have released their report finding 96% of AI pilots are failing.

I explore why this is, what organisations can do to prevent failings and what staff teams really want from AI

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Ziplining into the bank holiday weekend!..

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭?

In this blog I explore why us leaders should be prioritising our own professional growth & how in turn this will enhance our leadership, improve performance & ensure compliance

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Our first escape room as a family and we managed to escape the room with 50 seconds to go!.

Crazy Cat Lady ain’t got nothing on us!..

Had a brilliant (but very cold) day at St Andrews Lake Aqua Park with the youngest!..

It’s Time to STOP: 4 Steps to Disconnect From Work Let’s be honest, how many of us truly switch off when the workday ends or when we put the out of office on and go away on holiday?

Let’s be honest, how many of us truly switch off when the workday ends or when we put the out of office on and go away on holiday?

Enter the STOP Method, a practical framework aimed to help professionals transition out of work mode

Check this out here:
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"D, my mission is clear. Would you look at that girl? She is so adorably clueless. We have got to adopt her."

Family time in London tonight ❤️

Just a reminder that we are live discussing the importance of collaboration in social care with regards to systems and data

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Looking forward to this 👇

Time with the girls watching How to Train your Dragon ❤️ @cineworld.bsky.social

NHS and many care staff working second and third jobs 🥲

A Day in the Life of a Care Compliance Lead - InvictIQ Inside a care compliance lead’s day - challenges, impact, digital tools.

Care Compliance Leads are on the increase within the care sector as we move to an era of feedback & enhanced quality of care

I was delighted to meet Emma to understand her role & put this blog together to provide insight into a day in the life of a #CareComplianceLead

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We all know the famous saying in social care ‘if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen’ and this has underpinned a golden thread for generations of care workers to ensure robust record keeping.

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ChatGPT gets a 'study mode' This is a game changer for students and learners of all ages!

Imagine having a personal tutor available 24/7, one that adapts to your learning style, breaks down complex topics and even quizzes you

That’s exactly what OpenAI’s new Study Mode for ChatGPT offers

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Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected to run out of cash by the end of the week, the BBC understands.

A major supplier of healthcare equipment to people being discharged from hospital or need support in their own homes is on the brink of going bust

Thoughts with all the team at NRS Healthcare who are expected to run out of cash by the end of the week
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Age verification on here is far easier than over on X!.. 🥳