AI Factories mark next frontier in UK digital infrastructure
As AI reshapes industries and public services, the question facing UK digital leaders is no longer whether AI will transform their organisations, but how quickly they can adapt. Generative AI, large language models and machine learning are redefining c…
ICO launches AI and biometrics strategy to safeguard data rights
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has unveiled a wide-ranging AI and biometrics strategy aimed at promoting responsible innovation while protecting individual data rights. Announced on 5 June 2025, the strategy focuses on technologies wh…
UK and Meta back open-source AI drive for public services
Meta and the UK Government have announced a joint initiative to advance artificial intelligence in the public sector, launching a £1 million Open Source AI Fellowship in partnership with the Alan Turing Institute. Set to begin in January 2026, the 12-m…
Reachy Mini puts robotics in reach of the masses
A grassroots revolution in robotics is gaining ground, making advanced, AI-powered machines more accessible than ever. At its heart is Reachy Mini—a desktop-sized open-source robot launched by Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics, priced between $299 and $…
Lloyds embeds AI at scale to reshape future of banking
Lloyds Banking Group is accelerating its AI transformation, with 30 generative AI use cases already in production and plans to scale this to between 60 and 100 by the end of the year. Speaking at the Bloomberg 2025 Sell-Side Leaders Forum in London, Ro…
UK launches Open-Source AI Fellowship to boost public sector innovation
The UK government is launching the Open-Source AI Fellowship, a 12-month initiative that will embed 10 top AI engineers and developers in public sector departments to co-develop practical tools using open-source models. Backed by a $1 million grant fro…
ABB unveils world-first circuit breaker to boost energy resilience and cybersecurity
ABB has launched the SACE Emax 3, a next-generation air circuit breaker designed to enhance energy resilience and security in high-demand environments, including AI-driven data centres, advanced manufacturing sites, hospitals and airports. As these sec…
Birmingham’s waste crisis sparks calls for AI and robotics overhaul
Since early 2025, Birmingham has faced a major waste collection crisis triggered by an ongoing strike by bin workers represented by the Unite union. The dispute centres on Birmingham City Council’s plans to restructure waste services, including removin…
South West tech firms lead charge in AI-powered healthcare and social innovation
The South West tech community continues to drive innovation and collaboration, positioning the UK as a hub for responsible AI and healthcare technology.
A major step forward in assistive technology comes with Bristol-based Smartbox Assistive Technology…
Digital skills take centre stage on World Youth Skills Day
World Youth Skills Day, marked each year on 15 July and celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, is shining a spotlight on the growing importance of digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills. This year’s theme reflects the pivotal role these tec…
