UK Local Government Data 'Not AI-Ready by Default', Report Warns
New ODI and Nortal research finds councils piloting AI risk building on weak data foundations, with most datasets unfit for algorithmic use.
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Bar Council Issues Fresh AI Guidance Amid Rise in Fabricated Case Citations
UK barristers receive updated guidance on using AI tools following High Court rulings involving hallucinated judgments and fake cases cited in court.
Palantir Suffers Worst Month Since 2023 Amid AI Valuation Fears
Palantir shares dropped 16% in November as investors fled AI stocks over valuation concerns, with analyst warnings and Michael Burry betting against the company.
Marc Andreessen: Treat AI as a Thought Partner to Unlock Its Full Potential
The venture capitalist shares prompting strategies that transform AI from a simple tool into the 'world's best coach and advisor'.
Survey Reveals One-Fifth of Jobs at Risk from AI Automation
BearingPoint research finds half of C-level executives report 10-20% workforce overcapacity as AI deployment accelerates across organisations.
Commonwealth Bank Appoints Lloyds Data Chief to Lead AI Strategy
Ranil Boteju joins CBA as Chief AI Officer after delivering 50+ generative AI initiatives at Lloyds Banking Group.
How AI Is Transforming Debt Collection Into Responsible Recovery
AI-powered debt collection balances recovery rates with compliance and customer dignity through predictive scoring, personalised communication, and automated workflows.
Law Society Calls for Urgent SRA Guidance on AI in Litigation
The Law Society demands urgent SRA advice on how AI can be used in litigation following the Mazur ruling, as uncertainty grows over whether AI decision-making constitutes conducting litigation.
PayPal and Perplexity Enable In-Chat Checkout for AI Shopping
PayPal integrates with Perplexity to allow US consumers to complete purchases directly within the AI answer engine, marking a significant step in agentic commerce.
UK AI Safety Institute Presents Ten Papers at NeurIPS 2025
The UK AI Safety Institute showcases extensive research at NeurIPS, covering model safeguards, AI evaluation standards, and emerging loss-of-control risks.
Agentic AI Poised to Transform Travel Booking
Major travel companies are developing AI tools that can autonomously monitor prices and book flights, though consumer trust remains a significant hurdle.
Microsoft Programmes Train 61,000 Charity Workers in AI Skills
Two Microsoft-backed initiatives have equipped charities with practical AI capabilities, with trained leaders passing skills to an average of 14 colleagues each.
