AI News — Page 68
The latest AI developments shaping UK business and technology
UK Government Backtracks on AI Copyright After Creative Sector Outcry
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall confirms the government has dropped its preferred approach to AI copyright, following widespread opposition from artists including Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa.
PwC Tells Partners to Embrace AI or Leave the Firm
PwC US chief Paul Griggs warns that partners resisting AI adoption will be replaced, as the firm launches an automated services platform and shifts away from hourly billing.
Perplexity Launches Comet AI Browser on iOS
Perplexity's AI-native browser Comet arrives on iOS with voice search, deep research, and an AI assistant that can act on behalf of users across the web.
Chancellor Pledges £2.5bn for AI and Quantum in Growth Push
Rachel Reeves announces £2.5 billion for AI and quantum technologies, including a £500m Sovereign AI Fund and £2bn quantum upgrade, targeting fastest G7 AI adoption.
EU Council Proposes Delaying AI Act High-Risk Rules by Up to 16 Months
The EU Council has proposed extending deadlines for high-risk AI system rules by up to 16 months, with new dates of December 2027 and August 2028.
Trustpilot Targets AI-Driven Growth with E-Commerce Partnerships
Trustpilot plans major e-commerce partnerships as AI search click-throughs surge 1,490%, with the company targeting 30% EBITDA margin by 2030.
UK Launches AI Apprenticeship to Close Digital Skills Gap
Skills England launches a Level 4 AI and automation apprenticeship open to all employers, part of the government's drive to upskill 10 million workers by 2030.
Visa Launches AI Payments Trials with UK and European Banks
Visa's Agentic Ready programme recruits Barclays, HSBC UK, Nationwide and other major banks to test AI agent-initiated payments in live environments.
How solicitors are using AI for contract review
The Law Society examines real-world AI adoption in legal contract management, from document summarisation to large-scale due diligence and agentic workflows.
Which jobs are most threatened by AI? New research maps the risks
GovAI and Brookings study finds 6.1 million clerical workers are both highly exposed to AI and least able to adapt. Women hold 86% of the most vulnerable roles.
Home Office use of AI in asylum decisions likely unlawful, legal opinion finds
An 84-page legal opinion argues the Home Office breaches fairness, data protection, and equality law by using AI tools without telling asylum seekers.
