AI News — Page 111
The latest AI developments shaping UK business and technology
Cristiano Ronaldo Invests in Perplexity AI, Enters Global Partnership
Billionaire footballer takes stake in $20 billion AI search startup, marking his most high-profile technology investment to date alongside a sponsorship deal.
FCA Launches AI Live Testing Initiative for UK Financial Services Firms
Major UK financial institutions including NatWest, Monzo and Santander join FCA programme to test AI safely in live market conditions.
Microsoft Cuts AI Agent Sales Targets After Customers Resist Unproven Technology
Microsoft has lowered sales growth quotas for AI agent products after most salespeople missed ambitious targets, signalling enterprise caution.
IP Lawyer's Six-Year-Old Son Accidentally Creates Copyright-Infringing AI Tool
A child built a story generator featuring Sonic and Mario in minutes using Google AI Studio, highlighting the legal challenges AI poses for IP holders.
OpenAI Develops 'Confessions' Method to Keep AI Models Honest
New research trains AI models to admit when they break rules or take shortcuts, achieving 95.6% accuracy in detecting misbehaviour across tests.
Bank of England Warns AI Bubble Could Trigger Financial Stability Risks
The central bank says AI valuations are 'particularly stretched' and warns that trillions in debt financing could amplify losses if an asset price correction occurs.
BP Abandons UK Hydrogen Project as Data Centre Plans Take Priority
Oil giant BP has withdrawn its Teesside hydrogen plant application after the site was chosen for Europe's largest AI data centre, exposing tensions in government priorities.
Tech Giants Become Their Own AI Customers to Prove the Technology Works
IBM, Asana, and Schneider Electric are deploying AI extensively across internal operations before selling to customers, with IBM's HR chatbot handling 94% of staff queries.
UK Banks Deploy AI to Combat People Trafficking and Personalise Services
Britain's major banks are using generative AI to detect trafficking, automate lending processes, and deliver personalised financial guidance to millions of customers.
