Daily AI Briefing: Insight & Analysis​

Microsoft is deepening its presence in enterprise AI with Barclays announcing plans to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot across its 100,000-strong workforce. The rollout signals a broader trend among financial firms turning to AI tools to streamline operati...

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly influential role in family law, not as a replacement for legal professionals but as a tool to enhance their capabilities. In emotionally charged matters such as divorce and child custody, AI is helping...

Humanity is entering a new era defined by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. As we approach what some are calling the “gentle singularity,” AI is beginning to transform science, productivity and the broader fabric of society—not through su...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the UK workforce, marking a pivotal shift for businesses across all sectors. With rapid technological change, the World Economic Forum estimates that by 2030, 60% of the global workforce will need significant upskil...

The UK Government has launched the Sparck AI scholarships, a new initiative to develop the next generation of artificial intelligence talent. Named after pioneering British computer scientist Karen Sparck Jones, the programme will run across nine unive...

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett recently hosted a roundtable on artificial intelligence at HOST Salford, bringing together local leaders, innovators and practitioners to explore how AI can support public services and drive economic growth. The event fo...

The University of York is playing a central role in a bid to establish York and North Yorkshire as one of the UK’s new AI Growth Zones. The initiative, part of the Government’s wider push to position the UK as a global leader in artificial intelligence...

The UK government has pledged £187 million to a new programme aimed at equipping one million secondary school pupils with essential digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills. Known as TechFirst, the scheme will integrate AI and digital education ...

Upskilling platform Multiverse has pledged to train 15,000 new artificial intelligence apprentices over the next two years, in a major push to address critical skills shortages across the UK and US. The move comes amid soaring demand for AI expertise, ...