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Net-Defence urges parents to talk privacy with children
Gaming

Net-Defence urges parents to talk privacy with children

Holiday gaming and AI use are exposing more children to data risks, as one in five parents have never discussed online privacy.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 4 days ago
UK data leaders face rising AI & governance pressure
Data Protection

UK data leaders face rising AI & governance pressure

Rising AI and governance demands are leaving many senior data executives overstretched, with 40% saying they are close to burnout.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
London finance staff embrace AI but want human oversight
Digital Transformation

London finance staff embrace AI but want human oversight

Yet most London finance workers still want experienced colleagues to make the final call, especially on risk, compliance and trading decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
NatWest launches AI ethics accreditation for all staff
Data Protection

NatWest launches AI ethics accreditation for all staff

With AI tools spreading through the bank, 60,000 NatWest staff will now be trained to spot ethical risks and handle them responsibly.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Lloyds to create 1,000 AI roles as agentic use grows
Data Analytics

Lloyds to create 1,000 AI roles as agentic use grows

Fraud checks and customer service will be sped up as Lloyds Banking Group adds more than 1,000 AI jobs and retrains staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
ΑΙ FOMO is changing the game for digital marketing professionals
Data Analytics

ΑΙ FOMO is changing the game for digital marketing professionals

Burnout is rising as marketers race to master AI, while more than 70% of teams now work beyond sustainable capacity.

By Search Magic • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Multiverse raises USD $70m to expand AI training in Europe
Digital Transformation

Multiverse raises USD $70m to expand AI training in Europe

The London training group will use fresh capital to widen its European push as firms race to turn AI spending into productivity gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Global Stories

Data literacy stories

Quest study finds hidden tax on ad-hoc data delivery
Data Analytics

Quest study finds hidden tax on ad-hoc data delivery

Ad-hoc data work is draining staff time and slowing AI projects, as only a quarter of large firms have structured data programmes.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
Hybrid Cloud

2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next

Budget pressure is pushing security teams to prove ROI, while integration and staffing gaps continue to shape buying decisions this year.

By Rachel Akbar • 4 min read • Last month
WPP launches HEX AI creative studio to boost talent
Gaming

WPP launches HEX AI creative studio to boost talent

The move adds 50 creative technologists as clients scramble for staff who can turn AI trials into production work.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month
Cezanne debuts AI workforce analytics module for UK HR teams
Software-as-a-Service

Cezanne debuts AI workforce analytics module for UK HR teams

HR teams under pressure to prove value may gain faster workforce insights as Cezanne embeds natural-language analytics into its existing HR system.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
Data Protection

Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era

Poor data oversight now risks unreliable AI outputs, as unstructured information and weak lineage can undermine automation at scale.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
AI to wipe out 49% of customer service jobs by 2030
Data Analytics

AI to wipe out 49% of customer service jobs by 2030

Routine call-handling jobs face the sharpest risk as AI agents take over most customer queries, forcing firms to retrain staff quickly by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
8 Data management trends shaping enterprise strategy in 2026-2027
Data Protection

8 Data management trends shaping enterprise strategy in 2026-2027

Boards face higher compliance costs and AI project failures as data management shifts from housekeeping to a core enterprise risk in 2026-2027.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Data literacy stories

Singapore launch urges reading to tackle AI misinformation
Generative AI

Singapore launch urges reading to tackle AI misinformation

Only four in 10 Singapore professionals say they can spot AI misinformation, prompting a year-long reading drive for better judgement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
How mid-sized companies can build an effective data quality framework
Data Analytics

How mid-sized companies can build an effective data quality framework

Bad data is costing Australian firms about AUD A$493,000 a year and slowing decisions in mid-sized businesses.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Last month
IMA launches micro-credentials for finance professionals
Data Analytics

IMA launches micro-credentials for finance professionals

Finance teams are under growing pressure to deliver sharper analysis, with new courses aimed at building AI and data skills fast.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026