Carolyn Dawson: If you’re the smartest person in the room, get out Opinion Founders Forum CEO Carolyn Dawson takes us through her career in tech, from her most embarrassing interview to her best job advice.
Nvidia bets £11bn on UK AI with GPU deal, amid Trump state visit Tech Nvidia is pumping up to £11bn into Britain’s AI ecosystem in a move that will see the UK host Europe’s largest GPU cluster by 2026, with 120,000 of its latest Blackwell Ultra chips deployed across new data centres. The investment, unveiled late on Tuesday and timed to coincide with President Donald Trump’s state visit to [...]
The Capitalist: Reform chairman recalls encounter with evil spirits Opinion Baby bans, fake news and paranormal activity at Reform. Catch up on the latest gossip in this week's instalment of The Capitalist.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: ‘Praise and promise are useless’ without UK AI infrastructure June 12, 2025 “Praise and promise are completely useless” without AI infrastructure, Nvidia’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, told City AM when asked about the effusive comments he made on Britain’s AI capabilities just a couple of days prior. At London Tech Week on Monday, the tech heavyweight dubbed ‘AI godfather’ lauded the UK’s AI talent, but flagged a critical lack [...]
London Tech Week day 3: Let’s use that NHS budget on tech June 11, 2025 From NHS waiting lists to global warming, if we get it right we can use technology to address our biggest challenges, writes Russ Shaw.
Salesforce: Labour’s AI plan won’t work without skills push June 11, 2025 The UK could fall short of its economic growth ambitions unless it accelerates investment in workforce skills to match the rapid expansion of AI technologies, Salesforce has warned. This statement comes following the UK government and leading tech firms unveil major plans to enhance the country’s AI capabilities. At the opening of London Tech Week [...]
Darktrace: Most firms dangerously exposed to AI cyber threats June 11, 2025 As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the cyber security landscape, many businesses remain dangerously under-prepared, missing foundational practices while rushing to adopt AI tools. At London Tech Week on Tuesday, top industry and government voices in the space warned that without getting the basics right, even the most advanced AI solutions won’t be enough. This announcement [...]
London Tech Week day 2: Tech diplomacy in action June 10, 2025 Day 2 of London Tech Week made it clear our global influence grows through emerging markets, writes Russ Shaw.
London Tech Week: Astrazeneca’s AI push could take humans out of the loop June 10, 2025 Astrazeneca unveiled an ambitious overhaul of its manufacturing and supply operations driven by deep tech, AI, and what it called a “self-healing” supply chain at London Tech Week. The firm claimed it’s laying the groundwork to become one of the top 10 most innovative and sustainable supply chains globally by 2030. But while the vision [...]
Tech secretary Peter Kyle recycles old announcements at London Tech Week June 10, 2025 Technology secretary Peter Kyle addressed London Tech Week on Tuesday, reiterating Labour’s previously announced plans for the tech sector, adding only one AI drug discovery project. In a keynote that focused heavily on risk and innovation, Kyle said Labour was committed to “progressive change to build a modern economy and an opportunity society for Britain”. [...]