EU criticised for secretive security AI plans
Critics call for urgent democratic scrutiny of security AI. A new report by Statewatch has revealed that the European Union is quietly laying the groundwork for the widespread use of…
AI in national security raises proportionality and privacy concerns
A study published to coincide with the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security annual Showcase 2025 event has highlighted some of the concerns the public has with automated data…
UAE launches academy to lead in AI innovation
NVIDIA tech powers UAE’s new AI learning hub. The UAE has announced the launch of its AI Academy, aiming to strengthen the country’s position in AI innovation both regionally and…
Rewriting the AI playbook: How Meta plans to win through openness
Meta hosted its first-ever LlamaCon, a high-profile developer conference centred around its open-source language models. Timed to coincide with the release of its Q1 earnings, the event showcased Llama 4,…
IBM commits billions to future US computing
American-made systems power 70% of global transactions, says IBM. IBM has unveiled a bold plan to invest $150 billion in the United States over the next five years. The move…
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…