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…
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…
Lloyds launches AI summer school to boost digital skills
Lloyds Banking Group is making major strides in digital innovation through its Data and AI Summer School, a flagship programme designed to enhance data science and artificial intelligence skills across its workforce.
Running throughout July and August,…
UK government strikes major tech deal with Google Cloud
The UK government has announced a major partnership with Google Cloud to modernise public sector technology and boost digital skills across the civil service.
The collaboration forms a key part of the government’s wider plans to embrace AI and digital …
AI hailed as ‘productivity superpower’ for UK small businesses
Artificial intelligence is no longer the preserve of tech giants—it is fast becoming an accessible and transformative tool for small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK and beyond. Speaking at the Elite Business Live event, Brian Horsburgh, UK SMB D…
Google unveils AI tools to transform education
Google has launched Gemini for Education, a specialised version of its Gemini 2.5 Pro artificial intelligence model, designed to enhance teaching and learning. Integrated into Google Workspace for Education, it offers powerful AI tools for students and…
