US startup Anchr raises $5.8 million to build an AI-native operating system for food distributors, aiming to automate purchasing, inventory, sales and finance across the food supply chain.
Category: AI
Artificial intelligence coverage with the Business Matters filter: not the hype cycle, but what AI adoption actually looks like inside UK firms – the tools, the costs, the failures, and the regulation heading down the track.
Anthropic sues US government after being labelled a ‘supply chain risk’ in AI dispute
AI company Anthropic has sued the US government after being labelled a “supply chain risk” following a dispute over military use of its technology and restrictions on autonomous weapons and surveillance.
More companies paying ransoms as AI-powered cyberattacks intensify
The number of companies paying ransomware demands rose sharply in 2025 as hackers used AI to launch more sophisticated cyberattacks, with payments averaging $296,000.
OpenAI delays ‘adult mode’ for ChatGPT to focus on higher priorities
OpenAI has postponed the launch of ChatGPT’s “adult mode” as it prioritises improving AI performance, personalisation and safety features amid intensifying competition in the artificial intelligence sector.
Nick Clegg and Sheryl Sandberg join board of British AI start-up Nscale
Former UK deputy PM Nick Clegg and ex-Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg have joined the board of British AI infrastructure start-up Nscale following a $2bn funding round valuing the company at $14.6bn.
Mega raises $11.5M to replace marketing agencies with AI-powered growth engine for SMBs
Mega has raised $11.5 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-powered marketing platform that replaces traditional agencies with automated growth tools for SMBs.
John Lewis to sell via ChatGPT and TikTok in youth push
John Lewis plans to sell products through ChatGPT and TikTok Shop as part of a multimillion-pound AI-powered shopping strategy aimed at attracting younger customers.
AI bias risks locking women out of tech-driven economic growth, MPs warn
New research from the Women and Work APPG warns AI systems risk reinforcing gender inequality in recruitment, promotion and pay unless women are better represented in technology development and governance.
Morgan Stanley to axe 2,500 jobs despite record revenues
Morgan Stanley plans to cut 2,500 jobs—around 3% of its workforce—despite reporting record revenues of $70.6bn, amid growing debate over AI’s impact on white-collar employment.
Bindbridge raises $3.8m to fight herbicide resistance with AI-designed crop protection
Cambridge ag-biotech Bindbridge has raised $3.8m to develop AI-designed molecular glues for next-generation herbicides and crop protection, targeting $70bn in annual crop losses.
OpenAI to make London its largest research hub outside US
OpenAI will expand its London research centre to become its largest hub outside the US, intensifying competition with Google DeepMind for top AI talent.
Dwelly secures £69m to accelerate AI-led rental marketplace expansion
UK proptech Dwelly has raised £69m to acquire and digitise letting agencies nationwide, using AI to streamline rentals, maintenance and rent collection.
Enginuity raises £500,000 to unlock $1.58tn in unused global innovation
AI startup Enginuity has secured £500,000 led by Fuel Ventures to commercialise dormant patents and connect global IP with live market demand.
Youth jobless crisis deepens as AI and higher taxes hit hiring
UK job vacancies have fallen to their lowest level since 2021, with graduate roles dropping sharply as national insurance rises and AI adoption curb recruitment.
UK’s AI trade association appoints Centropy PR for external comms
UKAI, the UK’s trade association for the AI industry, has appointed global communications agency Centropy PR as its agency of record.
