AI News — Page 36
The latest AI developments shaping UK business and technology
FCA reopens AI Input Zone, demanding evidence — not theory — from UK banks
The Financial Conduct Authority is pressing UK financial firms to evidence AI governance and assurance in live operations, with submissions to the AI Input Zone open until 19 June 2026.
Sadiq Khan blocks £50m Met Police deal with Palantir over procurement breach
London mayor Sadiq Khan has vetoed Scotland Yard's £50m Palantir AI contract, citing procurement rule breaches and concerns over US vendor lock-in.
Stellantis picks UK's Wayve to power 2028 hands-free driver-assist launch
Stellantis and London-based Wayve will integrate Wayve's AI driving software into the STLA AutoDrive platform, targeting a Level 2++ launch in North America in 2028.
BT CEO warns AI-driven chip shortages will push UK smartphone prices up
BT CEO Allison Kirkby has warned UK consumers that smartphone prices will rise as AI-driven memory-chip demand from datacentres tightens supply chains.
JPMorgan rolls out AI tools across investment banking as Dimon signals hiring shift
JPMorgan's Asia investment banking head confirms a global AI tooling rollout while CEO Jamie Dimon tells Bloomberg the bank will hire more AI specialists and fewer traditional bankers.
Spotify launches Studio desktop app for AI-generated personal podcasts
Spotify's new Studio desktop app generates personal podcasts from email, calendar and web sources, taking on Google NotebookLM in a crowded daily-brief market.