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AI firm Stability AI wins High Court case against Getty Images over copyright claims
Stability AI defeats Getty Images in a landmark UK copyright case. Judge rules AI model Stable Diffusion is not an “infringing copy,” fuelling calls for new UK regulation.
OpenAI strikes $38 billion deal with Amazon to supercharge AI computing power
OpenAI has signed a landmark $38 billion agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to secure the immense computing power required to train and deploy its next generation of artificial intelligence systems — marking one of the biggest technology infrastructure deals ever struck.
Half of UK adults now use AI for financial advice, study finds
A Lloyds Banking Group study reveals 56% of Britons are turning to ChatGPT and other AI platforms for financial guidance — from budgeting to pensions — raising concerns over misinformation and data privacy.
Virgin Media O2 to team up with Musk’s Starlink to launch UK’s first satellite-connected mobile service
Virgin Media O2 is set to become the first UK mobile network to offer customers automatic satellite connectivity in areas with no phone signal, after striking a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
BT weighs move into low-cost mobile market as Revolut and Monzo eye launches
BT is exploring plans to launch a low-cost mobile brand to compete with fintech entrants such as Revolut and Monzo, as virtual operators gain market share in the UK’s telecoms sector.
JPMorgan launches AI chatbot to help staff write performance reviews
JPMorgan Chase has given employees permission to use its in-house AI chatbot to help write year-end performance reviews, signalling a major step in the integration of artificial intelligence into daily corporate management.
The cloud engine behind scale: why Oracle NetSuite can super-power your business
Two leaders—Meri Meri and PetLab Co.—explain how Oracle NetSuite cut month-end by 80%, slashed tickets and unlocked nine-figure growth without extra headcount.
Capita fined £14 Million over 2023 cyber-attack that exposed data of 6.6 Million people
The Information Commissioner’s Office has fined outsourcing giant Capita £14 million for cybersecurity failings linked to a 2023 hack that exposed the personal data of 6.6 million people — one of the UK’s most serious corporate data breaches in years.
UK Losing £3.5bn a Year as Women Exit Tech Sector, Warns 2025 Lovelace Report
The UK is losing up to £3.5bn a year as 60,000 women quit the tech sector, according to the 2025 Lovelace Report, which warns stalled progression and pay inequality are driving out experienced talent amid a growing national digital skills crisis.
Google could be forced to change search operations in the UK
The CMA has given Google “strategic market status” under Britain’s new digital markets law, paving the way for potential rule changes to its search and advertising business that could reshape how UK users and publishers interact online.
UK falling behind in AI adoption, warns Google Europe chief
Google’s Europe president Debbie Weinstein warns that UK small businesses are missing out on AI’s productivity potential, with research showing tools could boost efficiency by 20% and unlock £200 billion in extra economic value by 2030.
BERO brews international growth with Oracle NetSuite’s AI-powered business suite
Premium non-alcoholic beer brand BERO has partnered with Oracle NetSuite to scale operations, automate reporting and expand internationally. Founded by Tom Holland and John Herman, the brand uses NetSuite’s AI-powered ERP to drive growth across the US and UK.
NetSuite & BILL partner to accelerate AI-powered accounts payable automation
Oracle NetSuite has teamed up with BILL to streamline accounts payable through AI-powered payment automation. The partnership helps US businesses make faster, more secure, and flexible payments directly within NetSuite’s cloud ERP system.
Oracle NetSuite launches NetSuite Next with embedded conversational AI and agentic workflows
Oracle NetSuite has unveiled NetSuite Next, its next-generation AI-powered ERP platform featuring conversational AI, agentic workflows, and natural language capabilities to help businesses automate tasks and uncover real-time insights.
