next steps for UK tech sector need to be transformational
This is a guest blogpost by John Bates, CEO of SER Group. A short time ago, I’d have cautiously suggested long-term investment and a shift in UK higher education as…
FCA wants ‘safe place’ for finance firms to test artificial intelligence
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to offer a service where companies under its watch can test out artificial intelligence (AI) tools before they go live. Firms are currently…
Gemini AI coming soon to smartwatches and cars
Rollout details to be shared at Google I/O 2025. Google has revealed plans to expand its Gemini AI assistant to a wider range of Android-connected devices later in 2025. CEO…
Study finds generative AI has not boosted worker earnings
AI chatbots have done little to affect wages and employment, according to a new study. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have had little impact on wages or…
Artificial intelligence roles the ‘only safe jobs in banking’
Artificial intelligence (AI)-related roles could be the only “safe jobs” in the banking sector as financial organisations “relentlessly” press on with AI-led transformation. In its latest AI talent report,…
Government bags 200 bids from local authorities wanting AI growth zones in their areas
The government has received more than 200 responses from local authorities across the UK that want their areas to become artificial intelligence (AI) growth zones, it has been revealed.…
Trump’s first 100 days show steady tech policy
As digital tensions rise globally, President Trump’s early tech agenda signals a strategic gamble that bets on tradition while the rest of the world pushes for transformation. In his blog…