UK cannot ‘outsource AI future’, says Netcompany boss Tech The boss of Danish tech firm Netcompany has warned that Europe must build its own AI platforms, or risk handing control of its data to the US or China. André Rogaczewski, chief executive of Netcompany, told City AM that AI sovereignty is now a strategic issue for businesses and governments. “Technology is a battlefield”, he [...]
Britain’s tech sector ‘massively punches above its weight’ Tech The UK’s tech sector continues to generate capital, attract global investment and talent, yet the domestic narrative often points to a country in retreat. “We have a huge narrative issue”, Russ Shaw, founder of Global Tech Advocates and London Tech Advocates, told City AM. “We’re the third largest tech ecosystem in the world. We have [...]
AI use will set great companies apart from the rest in 2026, Dell boss predicts Tech The use of AI will “start to be a defining factor that sets great companies apart from the rest”, the UK boss of Dell has predicted. Steve Young, the US giant’s UK senior vice president and managing director, said progress has “laid a strong foundation” but told City AM that 2026 will be marked by [...]
Nvidia boss hails UK as “AI leader” amid fears of US reliance September 17, 2025 While investment numbers and GPU deals have made headlines, Jensen Huang’s recent comments on his £11bn UK investment reveal a far more ambitious vision than just building data centres. Beyond the chips and infrastructure, the Nvidia chief has framed AI as the ultimate economic tool to fight inflation and boost national productivity, a message that [...]
Exclusive: Nvidia boss tells China ‘We won’t operate where we’re not wanted’ September 17, 2025 Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said he was “disappointed” with China’s internet regulator banning the country’s largest tech firms from buying Nvidia’s AI chips. The quasi-celebrity, leather jacket-wearing billionaire told City AM: “We could only be in service of a market if the country wants us to”. His response follows the Cyberspace Administration of China [...]