AI News — Page 54
The latest AI developments shaping UK business and technology
BT Business launches Crowdstrike-powered AI cyber tools for UK SMEs
BT cites a 300% rise in malicious scanning and £3,550 average breach cost as it offers SMEs AI threat protection and a free Cyber Support Hub.
Claude agent deletes PocketOS database in nine seconds, founder warns
PocketOS founder Jeremy Crane warns of AI agent risk after a Claude Opus 4.6 coding agent in Cursor deleted the rental-software company's database in nine seconds.
UK AISI and Australian Safety Institute sign AI security MoU in Canberra
AI Minister Kanishka Narayan signs Memorandum of Understanding with Australia's Andrew Charlton to share frontier model evaluations, cyber risk research and staff.
UK PRs warn of 'AI washing' as low-tech brands demand AI rebrands
London PR agencies say about half of AI pitches are 'AI-washed' relabels of automation, scanners and unrelated products as bosses chase the AI premium.
Palantir's Mosley attacks Khan over Met veto as Labour AI policy splits
Palantir UK and Europe head Louis Mosley accuses Sadiq Khan of 'putting politics above public safety' as MPs split on the £50m Met contract veto.
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.
