The latest AI developments shaping UK business and technology
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 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.
A US appeals court has halted an order that would have blocked Perplexity AI's shopping agent from accessing Amazon's platform, buying time for the AI startup's appeal.
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.
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 plans major e-commerce partnerships as AI search click-throughs surge 1,490%, with the company targeting 30% EBITDA margin by 2030.
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's Agentic Ready programme recruits Barclays, HSBC UK, Nationwide and other major banks to test AI agent-initiated payments in live environments.
The Law Society examines real-world AI adoption in legal contract management, from document summarisation to large-scale due diligence and agentic workflows.
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.
An 84-page legal opinion argues the Home Office breaches fairness, data protection, and equality law by using AI tools without telling asylum seekers.
New guidebook from 100+ financial institutions offers structured controls for AI governance, from bias monitoring to incident response procedures.
