The Ultimate Guide to Generative AI
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Generative AI (GenAI).
What to know about Generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping the digital landscape by powering advances across industries with its ability to create content, assist decision-making, and automate processes. From enhancing customer experience platforms and streamlining business workflows to transforming healthcare and cybersecurity, generative artificial intelligence is driving innovation and operational efficiency at an unprecedented scale.
Businesses and organisations are increasingly adopting generative AI technologies to harness its potential benefits, while also grappling with challenges such as data privacy, security risks, ethical considerations, and the need for robust governance. As generative AI solutions become core components of enterprise strategies, understanding their capabilities and implications is vital for staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Our stories explore practical deployments, emerging trends, and expert insights on generative AI’s impact across sectors, helping readers navigate its opportunities and challenges. Whether you are interested in the latest AI-driven product innovations, policy developments, or strategies for successful AI integration, this collection offers comprehensive information to keep you informed about the pivotal role of generative AI in transforming businesses and society.
UK Generative AI News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
SnapLogic expands SnapGPT across integration lifecycle
Enterprise teams can now use natural language to plan, build and troubleshoot integrations as SnapLogic widens SnapGPT across its platform.
Airsys urges MPs to back data centre retrofits first
Retrofitting existing sites could ease Britain's AI capacity crunch faster than new builds, Airsys has told MPs amid power and planning bottlenecks.
UK fintech faces tougher oversight as rules tighten
Regulators are widening scrutiny of digital finance, forcing UK fintechs to overhaul cloud, payments and data strategies to meet tougher standards.
THG Ingenuity puts AI Stylist on Google Cloud Marketplace
Virtual try-on could help fashion retailers lift conversions and cut returns, after Myprotein users were nearly six times more likely to buy.
No more pilots: Why enterprise AI strategies need an operating model
Many firms are stuck in pilot purgatory as governance and workflow redesign lag behind AI ambition, limiting scale and value.
UK firms face AI value gap as client pressure mounts
Britain's legal and accounting firms risk losing business as clients demand AI-led quality gains that few providers are delivering.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Generative AI
Check Point launches AI Network Firewall in R82.20
Cloudera named leader in Forrester's data lakehouse wave
Qualys adds governance to TotalAI for AI risk control
Algolia adds guardrails for fashion AI shopping tools
Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
Featured News
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
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OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption
Most boards are using AI, but formal guidelines are still missing as adoption races ahead of governance, OnBoard's survey found.
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
Renewed AI spending is boosting demand for Dell's secure, certified infrastructure as companies chase faster deployment and lower cloud costs.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Expert Columns
Bolt-on AI is the new lipstick on a pig; the pig is still running your enterprise
No more pilots: Why enterprise AI strategies need an operating model
The shadow identity crisis: Who let the agents in?
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
UK Fraud liability in 2026: The hidden cost of synthetic identity fraud
AI deserves our appreciation, but only if we're honest about what we're appreciating
5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026
AI is rewriting the rules of dealmaking
'That's the wrong right idea!' is the smartest thing a lawyer can say
A Guide for Procurement Leaders: Why Building Your Own Sourcing AI Isn't Worth the Wait
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Generative AI News
The shadow identity crisis: Who let the agents in?
Security chiefs face a widening breach risk as most firms plan to use AI agents, yet barely a third feel ready to secure them properly.
AI adoption rises in UK without widespread job losses
Most UK employers are retraining staff rather than cutting posts, as AI adoption rises to 35% among businesses with 10 or more employees.
UK parents worry children turn to AI for companionship
More than a third of UK parents say children are using AI for conversation or emotional support, raising fears over online safety.
HiBob launches AI skills framework for UK employers
Most UK employers expect AI ability to be a baseline requirement soon, with pay premiums already emerging for workers who can use it well.
Wipro expands Databricks tie-up with new AI practice
The move aims to help enterprises turn scattered AI pilots into production systems, with sector-specific tools for banking, telecoms and manufacturing.
Channel Factory launches AI slop detection for ads
Advertisers can now screen out low-value synthetic media before bidding, as Channel Factory says 21% of social feeds is AI slop.
Tracksuit buys Hall to boost AI brand visibility tracking
Marketers can now measure how AI systems rank their brands after Tracksuit added Hall's visibility tool to its tracking platform.
D2 Legal Technology names Daniel Heymann to lead law firm AI
Law firms under pressure to govern AI adoption are getting more practical support as D2 Legal Technology expands its transformation services.
UK learners lag in AI workplace readiness, study finds
Employers say graduates can explain AI concepts, but many still lack the practical confidence needed to use the tools at work.
UK Fraud liability in 2026: The hidden cost of synthetic identity fraud
Banks now face a capped GBP £85,000 reimbursement bill per claim as synthetic identity fraud turns into a direct liability under tighter UK rules.
London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds
London's labour market is recovering, with small firms hiring again as AI use and confidence among workers outpace the UK average.
UK marketers fail to check AI outputs, survey finds
Only 27% of UK marketing leaders always review AI-generated content before use, leaving customer-facing material open to errors and reputational risk.
Trump tops world's most-searched AI voice rankings
Interest in synthetic audio is shifting into politics as Trump's voice draws 46,770 annual searches and deepfake concerns grow.
HSBC UK & Visa test AI shopping with live payments
Customers could soon shop and pay through AI assistants, after HSBC UK and Visa completed a live end-to-end card transaction online.
AI literacy & cyber safety vital for young workers
Employers are being urged to make AI literacy and cyber safety core training, as young workers face a tighter labour market and rising online threats.
UK accountants could add GBP £463,000 from clients
Existing client relationships could be worth far more as UK firms miss demand for extra advice and support, Ravical found.
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.
AI confidence gap opens between senior & junior staff
Many workers are being left to learn AI on their own, with junior staff far less confident than senior leaders, a survey shows.
Marc Lewis launches SCAFFOLD to preserve creative voice
Creative workers wary of AI sameness now have a tool designed to keep their personal voice intact while automating routine tasks.
CMap launches Chat AI tool for professional services
Professional services firms can now query their own data in plain English, with early users already checking cash flow, staffing and overdue invoices.
Job Moves
D2 Legal Technology names Daniel Heymann to lead law firm AI
TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director
Multiverse opens Edinburgh hub with ex-Amazon AI chief
Varn Search Marketing appoints four to leadership team
Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer
CirrusHQ names Gary Beddow Head of Business Development
Lumai names René Bonvanie board chair for optical AI push
Acumen Cyber appoints Derek Whigham to support UK growth
The Marketing Centre welcomes three new senior fractional CMOs
