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fromComputerWeekly.com
5 hours ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

The CAM Pathfinder programme is seen as key to realizing the industry's potential, addressing challenges in bringing CAM vehicles to market and providing funding for world-first technologies.
London startup
Remote teams
fromCity AM
11 hours ago

Hybrid working overtakes pay in race for UK tech talent

Hybrid working is now the primary strategy for UK firms to attract tech talent, surpassing salary as a competitive factor.
European startups
fromTearsheet
9 hours ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 hours ago

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.
Startup companies
fromForbes
16 hours ago

30 Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing 2026: How Gen AI And The Creator Economy Are Forging The Next Frontier Of Media

Marius Meiners co-founded Peec.ai, an AI startup that helps brands optimize their presence in chatbot responses.
#google
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

Why Demis Hassabis Ignored Elon Musk and Sold DeepMind to Google for $650 Million Instead

Google's acquisition of DeepMind for $650 million enabled significant advancements in AI, contributing to Alphabet's substantial revenue growth.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

Why Demis Hassabis Ignored Elon Musk and Sold DeepMind to Google for $650 Million Instead

Google's acquisition of DeepMind for $650 million enabled significant advancements in AI, contributing to Alphabet's substantial revenue growth.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Chief Equity Strategist Peter Oppenheimer has called the recent sell-off in U.S. tech stocks a rare 'buying opportunity,' suggesting that the current market conditions may favor investment in this sector.
Apple
UK news
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

UK state bank considers lengthening disastrous IT program

The UK's NS&I faces a £3 billion overhaul crisis, with delays and budget overruns prompting a review of its digital transformation plans.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

Barclays Stays Bullish on Alibaba as AI Investment Ramps Up: Is This the Comeback Story of 2026?

Barclays maintains an Overweight rating on Alibaba, reducing its price target to $186 while emphasizing the necessity of investments in AI.
#ai
fromEntrepreneur
8 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg Can't Sit Down and Talk to All 79,000 Meta Employees. So He's Building an AI Version of Himself.

fromFortune
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

Data science
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 hours ago

Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias | Computer Weekly

The UK Department for Transport developed the Consultation Analysis Tool to analyze citizen feedback using AI for greater efficiency.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
3 hours ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
8 hours ago

Mark Zuckerberg Can't Sit Down and Talk to All 79,000 Meta Employees. So He's Building an AI Version of Himself.

Meta is creating an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee connection and streamline communication.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
UK politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

UK Opposition Urges Watchdog to Probe Nigel Farage's Crypto Dealings

Liberal Democrats requested FCA to investigate Nigel Farage's cryptocurrency activities, citing potential market abuse and conflicts of interest.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
7 hours ago

Huffpost UK adopts Taboola's DeeperDive GenAI

HuffPost UK has adopted DeeperDive, a Gen AI answer engine, enhancing user engagement with instant, trustworthy content sourced from their own journalism.
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

In a lab on the western edge of Paris, a technician called Remi makes some adjustments with a spanner to a cryostat, a device that cools to minus 273 degrees Celsius, where even the tiniest particles are still.
OMG science
fromTNW | Meta
14 hours ago

Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is building a photorealistic, AI-powered version of Mark Zuckerberg that can interact with employees in his place, trained on Zuckerberg's mannerisms, tone, and publicly available statements.
Social media marketing
Gadgets
fromTheregister
10 hours ago

Microsoft raises UK Surface prices as RAM shortage bites

Microsoft has increased Surface device prices significantly due to rising memory and component costs.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Innovation Looks Like Hype Before It Really Works - Here's Why

Innovation progresses slower than public perception, leading to overhyped technology trends and narratives that can be difficult to change.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Iron Stable launches UK's first Harley-Davidson parts and app combo platform with 117,000 products - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"We've spent well over a year building something that simply did not exist before in the UK. Every Harley rider knows the frustration of hunting across three different suppliers, two forums and a workshop manual just to find one component. Iron Stable ends that."
Bicycling
#digital-transformation
Agile
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Why the real measure of innovation is human impact | Computer Weekly

CIOs must focus on measurable outcomes like user satisfaction and decision quality to ensure technology initiatives deliver lasting value.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Founders push for 'repeat entrepreneur relief' to keep exit capital flowing back into UK start-ups

A proposed 'repeat entrepreneur relief' aims to encourage reinvestment of capital gains into new ventures by deferring capital gains tax indefinitely.
#openai
Startup companies
fromEngadget
7 hours ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a startup providing AI financial planning tools, signaling a potential shift in personalized financial guidance.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro | TechCrunch

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a personal finance startup, to enhance its financial planning capabilities and bring in new talent.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

OpenAI doubles down on London with first permanent office despite Stargate U-turn

OpenAI's London headquarters emphasizes the importance of talent over infrastructure in the UK's AI sector.
London startup
fromEngadget
5 days ago

OpenAI 'pauses' its Stargate UK data center plan

OpenAI is pausing the Stargate UK project due to high energy costs and regulatory issues, despite recognizing the potential for AI in the UK.
Startup companies
fromEngadget
7 hours ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a startup providing AI financial planning tools, signaling a potential shift in personalized financial guidance.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro | TechCrunch

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a personal finance startup, to enhance its financial planning capabilities and bring in new talent.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

OpenAI doubles down on London with first permanent office despite Stargate U-turn

OpenAI's London headquarters emphasizes the importance of talent over infrastructure in the UK's AI sector.
London startup
fromEngadget
5 days ago

OpenAI 'pauses' its Stargate UK data center plan

OpenAI is pausing the Stargate UK project due to high energy costs and regulatory issues, despite recognizing the potential for AI in the UK.
#fintech
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 day ago

London fintech Round closes $6M seed to run payroll

Round, a London fintech, closed a $6 million seed round to automate treasury management and payroll for finance teams at fast-growing companies.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Sends shares Q1 2026 business update and product progress

Sends has made significant advancements in product development, infrastructure, and community engagement during Q1 2026.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

British Business Bank backs 9fin with $20m as fintech reaches unicorn status

British Business Bank invested $20 million in 9fin, achieving unicorn status and enhancing the UK's fintech position.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 day ago

London fintech Round closes $6M seed to run payroll

Round, a London fintech, closed a $6 million seed round to automate treasury management and payroll for finance teams at fast-growing companies.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Sends shares Q1 2026 business update and product progress

Sends has made significant advancements in product development, infrastructure, and community engagement during Q1 2026.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

British Business Bank backs 9fin with $20m as fintech reaches unicorn status

British Business Bank invested $20 million in 9fin, achieving unicorn status and enhancing the UK's fintech position.
European startups
fromIndependent
9 hours ago

'Today, no, we won't be offering mortgages' - Monzo chief shares expansion plans as UK neobank enters Irish market

Monzo has launched in Ireland, aiming to compete with Revolut by offering superior customer service and anti-fraud tools.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
10 hours ago

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.
Apple
fromComputerworld
5 hours ago

Apple Business rolls out to 200+ countries today

Managed Apple accounts enhance device management for businesses, separating private and company data.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
9 hours ago

Moving Goalposts: Football, Facial Recognition and the Expansion of Surveillance

Facial recognition technology in UK football raises significant privacy and accountability concerns beyond its intended operational use.
Digital life
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
1 day ago

The Digital Nomad's Guide to Online Entertainment: What Works in the UK

Understanding the digital landscape in the UK is crucial for travelers, as many apps and services differ from other regions.
UK politics
fromMail Online
9 hours ago

Gen Z exodus: Report finds three in four now quitting UK aged under 35

The cost of living is driving a significant exodus of young Britons under 35 from the UK.
Gadgets
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Understanding the impact of smart technology on household energy consumption - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Smart home technology requires user action and guidance to effectively reduce energy bills, rather than relying solely on devices for savings.
fromBlack Enterprise
4 days ago

Remote Work Wins! Office for National Statistics Won't Force Staff To Come To Office

"For the first time, a rigid office attendance mandate has been broken and replaced with a more sensible, flexible approach based on what actually works," General Secretary Fran Heathcote said. "This has been a long campaign and reaching a deal members could accept reflects the determination of PCS members at ONS, the hard work of their reps and the value of trade unionism."
Remote teams
UK news
fromTheregister
5 days ago

UK to spend 15M on AI mapping in knife crime crackdown

The British government is investing £15 million to enhance crime mapping for targeted policing of knife crime in England and Wales.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Digital Transformation in UK Retail: E-commerce Trends Reshaping the Shopping Experience

The UK retail sector is transforming through digital adoption, innovative strategies, and evolving consumer expectations.
#artificial-intelligence
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

UK firms risk being left behind as AI adoption gap widens, warns PwC

UK businesses lag behind global leaders in AI investment and innovation, risking their competitive edge in the market.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

UK firms risk being left behind as AI adoption gap widens, warns PwC

UK businesses lag behind global leaders in AI investment and innovation, risking their competitive edge in the market.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

OpenAI pulls plug on Stargate UK, leaving Starmer's AI superpower pitch in tatters

OpenAI has paused its Stargate UK data centre project due to high energy prices and copyright issues, impacting Britain's AI ambitions.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
11 hours ago

Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment

Y Combinator's $500,000 investment in Totalis marks its first all-stablecoin deal, highlighting a shift towards onchain capital formation.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
13 hours ago

UK youth emigrating for better prospects - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Departures among those aged 20-29 reached 130,000-140,000 in June 2025, significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels of around 92,000-95,000 in 2018, indicating a clear shift towards earlier migration.
UK politics
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
22 hours ago

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Government doubles down on gaming with 30m funding package as sector eyes global growth

The UK government has launched a £30 million funding initiative to support the video games sector, including a £28.5 million UK Games Fund.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromAlleywatch
5 hours ago

The 10 Most Active NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026

New York City venture capital firms are actively investing in local startups, focusing on quantity of investments in various tech sectors.
Venture
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
5 hours ago

The 10 Most Active NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026

New York City venture capital firms are actively investing in local startups, focusing on quantity of investments in various tech sectors.
Venture
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Startup companies
fromAol
11 hours ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Managers should experiment with AI tools across all business areas rather than treating it like a software update.
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

UK government plans to adopt EU single market rules without parliamentary votes, aiming to lower business costs and streamline regulations.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago

London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing | TechCrunch

Waymo is testing autonomous vehicles in London, preparing for a commercial robotaxi service launch this year.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
#ai-training
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Building a smarter London: How embedded systems are driving urban innovation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Embedded systems integrated into London's infrastructure enable real-time monitoring and intelligent decision-making, transforming transport, energy, and logistics to reduce costs and emissions.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

London's data centre surge is creating a capacity squeeze for businesses across the capital - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's data centre market is expanding rapidly due to rising demand, but securing timely access to infrastructure is becoming increasingly challenging for businesses.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Virgin StartUp opens second round of free accelerator for dyslexic entrepreneurs

Virgin StartUp's Momentum 2.0 accelerator supports dyslexic entrepreneurs with tailored resources and mentoring to enhance their business growth.
London startup
fromFortune
1 day ago

China went from uninvestable to unavoidable-and Hong Kong is cashing in with a slew of AI-centric IPOs | Fortune

Hong Kong's IPO market surged in Q1 2026, driven by AI companies, raising nearly $14 billion, a 490% increase year-on-year.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Why More UK Founders Are Turning to VA Agencies Instead of Hiring In-House

UK founders are increasingly opting for EU-based virtual assistants over in-house executive assistants due to cost and efficiency benefits.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Missing money, shipped chips and a 350,000% profit: key takeaways on AI phantom investments'

Major AI computing investments announced by the UK government lack verification mechanisms, formal contracts, and may primarily involve purchasing foreign-made chips rather than genuine economic injection into Britain.
London startup
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Investors are going nuclear to keep UK's AI datacenters fed

Investors are increasingly funding nuclear power as a sustainable solution for the UK's datacenter energy needs.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Budget tax breaks worth 100m come into force for founders and start-ups

New government incentives aim to inject £100 million into Britain's high-growth start-up and scale-up economy through expanded employee share schemes and investment options.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

How the UK's 'Neet' youth can power the digital economy | Computer Weekly

Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, highlighting a significant social and economic challenge.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Innovate UK names winners of first Agentic AI pioneers prize

Innovate UK awarded the Agentic AI Pioneers Prize to promote innovation in artificial intelligence across various sectors.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Fractile expansion demonstrates UK growth opportunity | Computer Weekly

Fractile is expanding UK operations with a £100m investment to build AI inference chips claiming up to 50× speed and 90% lower cost versus GPUs, adding 40 roles.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

How the UK became a hub for mobile assets: An analysis by the experts of Rounds - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK combines stable regulation, deep technical and commercial talent, and a pragmatic entrepreneurial mindset, making it highly attractive for mobile asset investment and scaling.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Innovate UK pivots funding to back high-growth firms and future 'industry giants'

Innovate UK is concentrating its £1.1 billion budget on fewer high-potential companies instead of supporting hundreds of thousands of innovators annually, prioritizing scalable technology firms over broad-based support.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago

Cyber flywheel aims to kick-start UK cyber security startups | Computer Weekly

The UK government and businesses must support cyber security startups to build a self-sustaining ecosystem with momentum comparable to Israel's successful startup culture.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

UK invests 36m in AI supercomputer to boost research and startup innovation

£36 million will expand the University of Cambridge DAWN supercomputer sixfold, giving UK researchers and startups free access to advanced AI computing.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

UK digital economy sectors adapt strategies for sustained growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK digital businesses are transitioning from aggressive growth to sustainable models prioritizing lifetime value, data personalization, and regulatory compliance while integrating AI and blockchain technologies.
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