Sunak insists confidence in economy is growing May 11, 2024 The Prime Minister reiterated his view that the Government’s economic plan was working as he visited a business facility in Eynsham, Oxfordshire.
Does the Darktrace takeover prove the US bad for British tech? May 11, 2024 Policy makers love that we’re building tech companies like Darktrace in the UK but hate it when they scale in the US. Time to regulate for reality, says Camilla de Coverly Veale You don’t have to look far to find someone presenting the view that the US tech scene is a predator to British tech: [...]
AI giant Coreweave in £1bn UK investment as London picked for new European HQ May 10, 2024 An American artificial intelligence (AI) group has announced plans to invest £1bn in the UK after opening a new office in London as its European headquarters.
Martin Sorrell’s S4Capital places hope in AI as revenue slumps across the board May 10, 2024 S4Capital has been hit by lower advertising spending.
How the Light Gets In founder: Bankers! Of course they need philosophy May 9, 2024 Philosopher Hilary Lawson on why you should spend your May bank holiday at Britain's first festival of ‘ideas’
Arm shares droop as US-listed British chip designer misses ‘thin’ margin for error May 9, 2024 British chip designer Arm has seen a boost in revenue thanks to soaring demand for AI across the global economy.
Ocado appoints ex-BT chief Gavin Patterson to board in push for tech giant status May 9, 2024 Ocado has appointed former BT Group chief executive Gavin Patterson to its board as the online grocery firm looks to build its reputation as a technology heavyweight.
UK edges closer to new laws for artificial intelligence May 9, 2024 On Friday, the House of Lords will hear the third reading of the AI bill and, if all goes well, it will progress to the House of Commons.
NATO must commit 2.5 per cent defence spending, Cameron to argue May 9, 2024 NATO allies must commit to spending 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence, amid the need for a “harder edge for a tougher world”, David Cameron will say.
The UK needs to build a British data library to become an AI leader May 8, 2024 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