Tag: generative AI
55 articles tagged generative AI
MPs renew calls to bring generative AI into UK Online Safety Act
Commons Science Committee says the Online Safety Act is 'already out of date' and pushes again for legislation covering generative AI platforms after Southport-linked unrest.
GOV.UK Chat launches for citizens inside the GOV.UK app
GOV.UK Chat, the government's AI assistant, has launched for citizens inside the GOV.UK app, allowing plain-language questions on tax, benefits, childcare and more.
HMRC scales Microsoft Copilot to 28,000 staff with 50,000 target
HMRC's first Chief AI Officer outlines a rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot to 28,000 staff with plans to extend to 50,000, alongside agentic complaint-handling pilots.
61% of UK financial services staff now use generative AI daily, Smarsh finds
A 2,000-person Smarsh survey shows daily generative AI use across UK financial services and insurance, with only 32% confident their firm can monitor the output.
AI-generated complaints used to shut London nightclub
A property CEO pleaded guilty to submitting fake objection letters — flagged as AI-generated — against the reopening of the Heaven nightclub in central London.
NHS urged to look beyond clinical AI for productivity gains
HSJ webinar panel warns NHS AI adoption is focusing on clinical documentation while missing bigger wins in administrative and operational work.
FRC Issues First UK Guidance on AI in Corporate Auditing
The UK's Financial Reporting Council has published the first framework for audit firms using generative and agentic AI, as Big Four accelerate rollouts.
GOV.UK AI Chat completes public pilot with 10,000 users ahead of wider rollout
The Government Digital Service has wrapped up 18 months of public testing for its AI-powered assistant, with plans to extend it across the GOV.UK app and website later this year.
HSBC Appoints First Chief AI Officer as UK Banks Race to Embed AI Leadership
HSBC has promoted David Rice to the newly created role of Chief AI Officer, signalling a structural shift in how major UK banks are organising around artificial intelligence.
US Supreme Court Declines to Hear AI Art Copyright Case
The US Supreme Court has refused to review a ruling that AI-generated artwork cannot receive copyright protection, leaving current law intact.
Google Launches Nano Banana 2 Image Model Across Its Products
New Gemini 3.1 Flash Image model combines Pro-level quality with faster generation speeds, rolling out across Gemini app, Search, Ads and Cloud.
Coca-Cola Shifts to AI-Driven Marketing as Price Growth Stalls
Coca-Cola is embedding AI into its marketing pipeline, moving from price-led growth to AI-powered persuasion as inflation pressures ease across consumer markets.
AI Researcher Hunts for Antibiotics in Extinct Species' DNA
University of Pennsylvania scientist César de la Fuente is using AI to scan the genomes of woolly mammoths, Neanderthals, and venomous animals for antimicrobial peptides that could fight drug-resistant infections.
Tech Firms Conflate AI Types in Climate Claims, Report Finds
A new report accuses Google, Microsoft, and others of muddling traditional AI with energy-hungry generative AI when claiming the technology can help avert climate breakdown.
What Has AI Done to Illustrators? A 30% Drop in Attention and a Creative Reckoning
Research shows AI image tools cut attention to human illustrators by 30% and reduced output by 10%, while professionals argue the creative process itself is what matters.
Generative AI Becomes Frontline Defence in Banking Fraud Detection
Banks deploy deep generative models to combat AI-powered fraud, reporting up to 90% reduction in false positives as fraud losses continue rising.
Google AI Overviews' Confident Authority Puts Public Health at Risk
Guardian investigation finds Google's AI Overviews providing dangerous health misinformation, including wrong cancer advice and misleading liver test information.
OpenAI Outlines Vision for AI Self-Empowerment
OpenAI publishes principles for managing the 'capability overhang' between AI potential and actual adoption, emphasising access and individual empowerment.
Creative Workers Reveal How AI Is Reshaping Their Livelihoods
From artists abandoning commissions to copywriters becoming AI editors, UK creatives share their experiences as generative AI transforms their industries.
IP Lawyer's Six-Year-Old Son Accidentally Creates Copyright-Infringing AI Tool
A child built a story generator featuring Sonic and Mario in minutes using Google AI Studio, highlighting the legal challenges AI poses for IP holders.
HSBC Partners with Mistral AI to Accelerate Enterprise AI Deployment
The global bank announces multi-year strategic partnership with French AI company, embedding self-hosted models across productivity, lending, and customer services.
AI at Work Boosts Happiness and Productivity, Major Study Finds
PwC study reveals daily GenAI users report 92% productivity gains compared to 58% for non-users, despite low adoption rates of just 14%.
Microsoft launches first in-house AI image generator MAI-Image-1
Microsoft AI debuts MAI-Image-1, its first internally-developed text-to-image generator, securing top 10 placement on LMArena benchmark.