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Public bodies could cut admin and free staff for frontline cases if ministers back AI tools with stronger oversight and safeguards.
UK firms urged to prepare for new cyber security bill
Businesses face tighter reporting deadlines and larger fines under proposed rules that would also pull more suppliers into scope for the first time.
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School pupils across the West Midlands will get hands-on access to artificial intelligence, quantum and cyber security careers through the new lab.
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Smaller specialist models could save UK banks millions on compliance work while reducing reliance on a handful of US tech giants.
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Yet manufacturers are using only about 45% of the data they collect, slowing efforts to turn AI pilot projects into wider operational gains.
Logitech study finds office tech curbs worker control
Many employees feel workplace technology limits are undermining wellbeing and performance, with 48% saying office restrictions block full control.
AMD & Meta expand AI partnership with Helios systems
Meta is boosting the computing base for its frontier models with AMD hardware, while AMD will invest USD $1 billion in the equity offering.
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Businesses can now let AI agents query company data with more context, as Zoho Analytics gains semantic and ontology layers plus workflow tools.
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Google named Leader in IDC agentic AI platform report
Enterprises are increasingly prioritising governance, security and integration as they move AI agents beyond pilots and into production systems.
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Legora & Sirion join forces on legal tech integration
Corporate legal teams can now move between contract data and legal research without manual transfer, as the pair link their platforms for shared customers.
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Notebook revenues rise in Europe as unit sales fall
Rising prices helped European notebook revenue climb 16% in September even as unit sales fell 2.8%, according to CONTEXT.
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