AI News — Page 51
The latest AI developments shaping UK business and technology
US moves to close Nvidia AI chip loophole for China
The US Commerce Department has acted to halt exports of Nvidia's most advanced AI chips to Chinese firms' overseas subsidiaries, tightening export controls.
Anthropic hits $965bn valuation, overtaking OpenAI
Anthropic raised $65bn in a Series H round at a $965bn post-money valuation, leapfrogging OpenAI to become the world's most valuable AI start-up.
DfE guidance backs AI for drafting SEND support plans
Updated government-backed guidance says schools may use AI to draft SEND support plans, but warns staff to be 'extremely cautious' with pupil data and statutory documents.
NHS SBS and Salesforce launch AI finance support platform
NHS Shared Business Services and Salesforce have launched SBS One, an AI-powered finance and procurement help centre that NHS SBS says resolves most queries within 24 hours.
CNN sues Perplexity over alleged copyright infringement
CNN has sued AI search firm Perplexity in New York, alleging it unlawfully copied thousands of stories — the latest in a wave of publisher suits against AI companies.
UK chipmaker IQE pins recovery on AI data centre demand
Welsh semiconductor wafer maker IQE forecasts 2026 profit growth on AI data centre and defence demand, after a 60% fall in annual profit and a turbulent year.
AI dismantles consulting scale advantage as boutiques target Big Four
FT analysis says AI agents are eroding the pyramid model that built Big Four firms — and London-based start-ups backed by private equity are positioned to take share.
