Analytical reasoning and creativity are among the skills most required for successfully integrating AI into your work, according to new research from upskilling platform Multiverse. Amid concerns that an over-reliance on generative AI technology can reduce critical thinking, Multiverse, the edtech unicorn founded by Euan Blair, son of former prime minister Tony Blair, conducted research ... Read more ›
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UK signups for the virtual private network (VPN) service Proton surged by almost 2,000% in the immediate hours following the enforcement of age restriction requirements under the Online Safety Act. On 25 July, sites hosting digital content deemed inappropriate for children were required by UK law to enact strict age verification requirements for users in ... Read more ›
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recruited cybersecurity group Castlepoint Systems to prevent data leaks through its AI data control technology. The Canberra-based firm has been tasked with strengthening the department’s data protection to avoid harmful leaks, such as the 2022 Afghan data breach that saw the details of nearly 19,000 individuals mistakenly sent outside ... Read more ›
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Wanda Health, a platform providing remote patient monitoring and virtual care services, has extended its latest funding round to £1.9m. Based in Bristol with extensive operations in the US, Wanda Health’s platform collects health data from patients to proactively identify potential health problems, sending alerts to healthcare providers. The company secured a £1m investment in ... Read more ›
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Welcome to our new series, The Circuit. Meet our first interviewee: Your browser does not support the video tag. Christoph speaks to UKTN about Semble’s journey, striking the balance between innovation and trust and how he believes building a business is perfecting the balance between a creative act and purpose. Tell us more about Semble ... Read more ›
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The rapid expansion of digital tools in healthcare is reshaping the NHS, these innovations promise improved access and efficiency. Yet, as the sector accelerates towards a digital-first approach, it’s crucial to confront a pressing reality: significant segments of society are at risk of being left behind. Digital exclusion is more than an age issue Digital ... Read more ›
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The majority of firms in London are opposed to the recent immigration policies proposed in a controversial Home Office white paper, according to new research. At the start of July, the government released a draft policy paper outlining plans to crack down on immigration to the UK. The white paper included measures such as raising ... Read more ›
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Approov, an Edinburgh-based mobile app and API security company, has secured a £5m Series A investment to meet the rising threats facing cybersecurity. The group will use the new funds to expand its research and development team as AI presents new opportunities for cyber threats. Approov is most known for its app attestation system, used ... Read more ›
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Skyrora has been granted a launch licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a major win as it works to become the first UK company to manufacture and launch a rocket into space from British soil. The Scottish rocket manufacturer has tall ambitions to support the sovereign launch capabilities of the UK, allowing access ... Read more ›
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This week’s podcast guest is Robin Heap, founder and CEO of Zest, who discusses how the cultural perception of electric vehicles has radically changed over the years, the massive growth in the UK electric car market and why the road to full electrification requires a great deal more effort from automotive firms, policymakers and consumers. ... Read more ›
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London could be on track to “overtake San Francisco in the AI era”, according to Onfido and Quench founder Husayn Kassai, as advancements in the technology reduce financial barriers. In a post on LinkedIn, Kassai, who has been working in AI for over a decade, claimed that “London has been overlooked” and contains all the ... Read more ›
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The cloud services industry could receive a major regulatory shakeup as the UK competition watchdog has claimed Microsoft and Amazon hold a disproportionate share of the market. Following a two-year investigation into the industry, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded that competition in cloud services is “not working well”, due in part to ... Read more ›
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Ecommerce conglomerate Debenhams Group has launched an AI Skills Academy as part of a push to integrate the technology into its business. The group behind digital shopping brands such as Debenhams, PrettyLittleThing and Boohoo, has partnered with edtech unicorn Multiverse to expand the AI skills of its workforce. The skills academy has been backed by ... Read more ›
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The UK risks “falling behind” on its ambitions to incorporate stablecoin technology into the economy amid rising competition from overseas, a leading industry body has warned. Inaction in firmly legislating the cryptoasset sector has led to a “growing disconnect” between previous pledges by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to drive forward developments in blockchain technology and the ... Read more ›
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London AI group Nesti has launched an AI assistant for the real estate industry in an early step toward launching a fully conversational platform for estate agents by the end of the year. Nesti.Chat has been designed for use by estate and letting agents. According to the company, it can handle enquiries, qualify leads, book ... Read more ›
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This week’s UK tech funding deals include AI cardiology diagnostics group Ultromics, cross-border payments startup Due and more. UKTN tracked £96.8m worth of UK tech investment this week (28 July to 1 August), a 46% week-on-week decrease across nine funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. Ultromics – £41.4m Sector: Health ... Read more ›
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Retail investors will soon be able to invest in cryptoasset-backed exchange traded notes (ETNs) in a major boost for the blockchain sector. UK financial regulators have been slowly opening up access to cryptoasset-related investments in an official capacity. Last year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approved the country’s first London-listed crypto ETNs – unsecured debt ... Read more ›
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Nscale, the London-based AI hyperscaler company, has been tapped by ChatGPT developer OpenAI to build European AI data centre initiative Stargate Norway. The project marks OpenAI’s first European-based AI data centre scheme that it claims will provide large-scale compute capacity to European developers, researchers and startups. UK-based Nscale, which last year closed a $155m (£118m) ... Read more ›
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Joris Van Der Gucht is the co-founder and chief executive of Ravical, a firm developing agentic AI technology for the professional services industry. In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Van Der Gucht discusses why founders need to learn early on what is and is not urgent, the trap of poor communication and ruthless management of ... Read more ›
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Ofcom has launched investigations into dozens of sites hosting adult content to determine the level of compliance with recently enforced age verification requirements. Last week the section of the Online Safety Act requiring the hosts of adult-oriented content to enact strict age checks came into force. Among the primary targets for this were pornographic sites. ... Read more ›
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