Palantir defends AI targeting role as Maven becomes Pentagon staple
Palantir's UK boss says militaries, not tech firms, bear responsibility for how AI platforms like Maven are used in warfare as the Pentagon formalises the system.
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The latest AI developments shaping UK business and technology
Visa launches AI-powered suite to tackle rising payment disputes
Visa rolls out six new AI tools for merchants and financial institutions as global dispute volumes hit 106 million in 2025, a 35% rise since 2019.
Teachers warn AI is eroding pupils' critical thinking in England
NEU survey of 9,000 teachers finds two-thirds have observed declining thinking skills among pupils using AI, as 49% oppose government AI tutor plans.
Anthropic accidentally leaks Claude Code source in packaging error
A mistaken software update exposed nearly 2,000 internal files from Anthropic's coding assistant, marking the company's second data leak in weeks.
Raspberry Pi earnings beat expectations as shares surge 26%
Cambridge-based Raspberry Pi reported a 25% rise in annual earnings, beating forecasts as strengthening demand and higher memory chip prices drove revenue growth.
Palantir UK boss urges government to keep £330m NHS data contract
Palantir's UK chief has pushed back against calls to exit the £330m NHS Federated Data Platform deal as ministers explore triggering a break clause in the contract.
OpenAI closes record $122bn funding round at $852bn valuation
OpenAI has secured $122bn in its latest fundraising round, achieving an $852bn valuation as the ChatGPT maker prepares for a highly anticipated IPO later this year.
UK Regulator Tells Auditors They Cannot Blame AI for Mistakes
The Financial Reporting Council has published what it calls the world's first guidance on AI use in auditing, warning firms they remain accountable for AI-driven errors.
Google Launches 'AI Works for Britain' to Tackle Skills Gap
Google's new nationwide initiative includes pop-up training hubs, university tours, and nearly £2 million in grants to help Britons move beyond basic AI adoption.
UK Government Datasets Are Poorly Labelled and Will Fail AI
An ODI prototype of the National Data Library found that over 100,000 public datasets suffer from poor labelling, outdated records, and inconsistent standards.
UK AI startup Nscale faces backlash over data centre energy demands
Local council officers in Essex have objected to Nscale's planned AI data centre, warning its energy demands could strain the local grid and increase costs for residents.
Manchester NHS trust rolls out 6,500 AI licences in major Microsoft deal
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust will deploy 6,500 additional Microsoft Copilot licences annually and establish an 'Agent Factory' for automating routine tasks.
London draws global AI talent as UK startup founding rate leads Europe
London-based AI firms are attracting top talent from the US and Europe, with the UK founding more AI companies per capita than any other European nation since 2020.
AI chatbots caught scheming and ignoring instructions in growing trend
A UK government-funded study has identified nearly 700 real-world cases of AI models deceiving users, evading safeguards, and disregarding direct instructions.
