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Mila is a research institute and innovation hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence from the lab into real-world impact. Stories under this tag explore how Mila collaborates with industry, investors and policymakers to turn strong AI research foundations into thriving startup ecosystems and practical applications.

By reading Mila-tagged articles, you’ll gain insight into how AI research organizations are shaping investment priorities, influencing venture capital flows and advocating for the infrastructure needed to scale cutting-edge ideas. These stories highlight the strategies, partnerships and policy recommendations that can help transform scientific advances in AI into sustainable companies and long-term economic value.

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Logitech issues manual macOS patches after apps fail

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Logitech users on macOS must install manual patches for Options+ and G Hub after an expired certificate stopped both apps from launching.
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Utah tests AI to renew prescriptions without doctors

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Utah tests AI to renew repeat prescriptions without doctors, promising cheaper care but sparking safety fears and regulatory questions.
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Conveyd raises GBP £2.5m to speed up UK home buying

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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UK start-up Conveyd raises GBP £2.5m to expand its AI-driven conveyancing platform, promising to cut home purchase times to weeks.
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UK firms invest in cyber, overlook growing AI risks

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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UK firms pour cash into cyber security yet neglect AI-specific threats, leaving new attack surfaces exposed despite rising confidence.
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Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
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HowNow bets on vertical AI agents reshaping UK work

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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UK learning platform HowNow backs domain-specific AI agents to join teams as 'colleagues' by 2026, reshaping workflows and competition.
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Quiet quitting exposes the fragility of customer loyalty

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Customers profess loyalty but quietly walk away over price, experience or ethics, exposing how fragile many brand relationships have become.
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BCS Consultancy appoints Chris Coward as new COO

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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BCS Consultancy names Chris Coward COO to steer global expansion and sharpen operations as AI-driven data centre demand accelerates.
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Generative AI search lifts mobile gaming ad opportunity

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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As generative AI eats into web search time, LoopMe reports brands shifting spend to fast-growing, ad-friendly mobile gaming audiences.
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Nominet backs Hulme Grammar's drive on digital skills

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Nominet's GBP £10,000 GiveHub grant will help Hulme Grammar widen digital inclusion and STEM access for more than 1,000 Oldham youngsters.
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FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.
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Marketers spend $824m on generative AI apps as installs rise

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Marketers channel USD $824m into generative AI apps as installs surge and UK user acquisition spend almost doubles, AppsFlyer reports.
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New UK institute launches to professionalise innovation

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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A new UK Institute of Innovation Management has launched to professionalise innovation, set standards and accredit innovation leaders.
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Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.
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Conviva adds AI pattern analytics to customer journeys

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Conviva expands Digital Product Insights with AI-driven pattern analytics, unifying journeys across apps, websites and conversational agents.
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UK savers turning to AI as average investments rise

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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UK savers using AI for financial advice now invest an average of GBP £2,354.60, with Gen X and Boomers committing the most.
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Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.
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Aventur secures Dutch backing for AI money platform

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Aventur lands Dutch family office funding for its AI-led money platform, eyeing a 2026 UK launch to narrow the financial advice gap.
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Black Kite unveils tool to analyse third-party software risk

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Black Kite launches Product Analysis tool to expose hidden risks in third-party software, from SaaS subdomains to SBOM dependencies.
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Willow & BNP Paribas bring AI to European buildings

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Willow and BNP Paribas Real Estate link AI with digital twins to turn European buildings into conversational, data-driven assets.