forfar too long policymakers have been allowed to pootle along, saying, "oh, i'm a technophobe, i don'tnow, these platforms are embedded in every area of life. you can't be a decent legislator, a decent policymaker if you have no understanding of data—intensive digital platforms based on algorithms with all that entails. so it's not an option any more i think... look, they should have to do all sorts of tests on their understanding of these things, otherwise you can't be governing effectively. hello, welcome to the week in tech. it was the week that a tesla in autopilot mode crashed into a police car in california. the driver sustained minor injuries after deciding to take a break from the wheel. uk drone users could soon face a fine if they do not undertake an online safety test before taking to the skies. and virgin galactic has completed its second supersonic test flight in two months, yet again sparking talk that an out—of—this—world trip could be edging closer. if you're a street performer, london may be the place to be. buskers in the city can accept payment via contactless as wel