The UK needs to build a British data library to become an AI leader Politicians should back calls to develop a British data library if they want to see the UK give birth to the next crop of world-leading AI firms, Jess Jones writes
Wayve: Nvidia and Microsoft back British self-driving startup in boost for UK’s AI goals Tech Wayve has conducted trials on UK public roads since 2018 and has already partnered with delivery fleets from Asda and Ocado.
This Star Wars Day, master AI like a Jedi Nigel Vaz Star Wars Day is an opportunity to meditate on what businesses can learn from the Jedi about harnessing the power of new technology, says Nigel Vaz “Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.” These words, spoken by Yoda, the best-known of all Jedi masters, could equally serve as the mission for [...]
AI healthcare firm Cera forecast to save NHS £1bn per year by 2026 May 3, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) driven home healthcare firm Cera is set to save the NHS up to £1bn per year via preventative care technology. Cera, founded in 2016 by London based doctor Ben Maruthappu, uses AI technology to reduce unnecessary hospitalisations and ease the burden on the buckling NHS. The company’s model is already preventing an [...]
Meet the Fund Manager: Stephen Yiu talks Meta, Nvidia and AI boom May 1, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Stephen Yiu, manager of the Blue Whale Growth fund.
Meet the fund manager: Stephen Yiu on Meta, Nvidia and cashing in on the AI boom April 29, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Stephen Yiu, manager of Blue Whale Growth fund.
The Notebook: Macron’s Olympian swim is good PR, but the water crisis needs serious attention April 29, 2024 Kate Elliot, head of sustainable research at Greenbank Investments, takes the Notebook pen to tell us why the water crisis is so urgent.
Microsoft’s UK revenue soars on success of cloud storage services April 28, 2024 Microsoft's UK revenue surged to over $8bn as it added 600 new staffers last year, according to new company filings.
Amazon: AWS, Prime and AI set to drive first-quarter earnings April 28, 2024 Analysts said that Amazon has recently got its mojo back after losing momentum over the last few years.
The IMF says the UK is primed to benefit from AI – the next government must not waste this opportunity April 23, 2024 The UK economy is uniquely positioned to benefit from the roll out of artificial intelligence. Politicians on all sides should be championing policies that help secure these benefits as soon as possible, Chris Dorrell writes