AI News — Page 90
The latest AI developments shaping UK business and technology
AI Chatbots Transform Christmas Shopping as Retailers Race to Partner with OpenAI
Consumers increasingly turn to ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini for gift ideas, with AI expected to drive 21% of global holiday orders worth £197bn. Major retailers including Walmart sign direct partnership deals.
Moonpig Reports 6.7% Sales Boost as AI Transforms Card Design and Customer Service
The greeting card company credits AI-powered design tools and personalisation features with driving increased customer spend and resolving a third of all customer queries.
EU Opens Competition Investigation Into Google's Use of Publisher Content for Gemini AI
European Commission examines whether Google is distorting competition by using web publisher and YouTube content to train AI models without appropriate compensation or opt-out options.
Virgin Atlantic CFO: AI Delivering Tangible Benefits Across Every Business Function
Oliver Byers reveals how the airline uses ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex to accelerate software development, enhance customer service and build an AI-powered digital concierge.
AI Turbocharges Legal Litigation as Law Firms Race to Adopt New Tools
Major law firms report significant time savings using AI for document analysis and depositions, though accuracy concerns and hallucination risks remain key challenges.
Warby Parker and Google to Launch AI-Powered Smart Glasses in 2026
Eyewear retailer partners with Google to create lightweight AI glasses using Android XR platform and Gemini AI, challenging Meta and Apple in wearable computing.
Why AI Hasn't Replaced Radiologists—And Demand Is Growing
Despite predictions that AI would eliminate radiology jobs, demand for specialists has increased 40% since 2016 as the technology augments rather than replaces human expertise.
Nearly 30% of UK GPs Using AI Tools Despite 'Wild West' Regulation
Nuffield Trust research reveals rapid AI adoption in general practice is outpacing oversight, with doctors concerned about liability and clinical errors.
UK Power Networks Achieves 480% ROI with Microsoft Copilot Rollout
Energy distributor reports 96% adoption rate and significant productivity gains after deploying 1,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licences across operations.
Microsoft Denies Lowering AI Sales Quotas Amid Customer Resistance Reports
Microsoft disputes claims it reduced AI sales targets, though reports suggest growth expectations for Azure Foundry may have been adjusted as adoption challenges emerge.