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YouTube tops global influence rankings as tech giants dominate media impact, with AI brands rising and Elon Musk named most influential CEO.
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YouTube tops global influence rankings as tech giants dominate media impact, with AI brands rising and Elon Musk named most influential CEO.

Octopus Investments plans to cut around 20% of staff as it accelerates AI adoption, highlighting growing disruption across the asset management sector.

Oxford spinout Stateful Robotics raises $4.8m to develop AI that enables robots to operate reliably in real-world environments across industry sectors.

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer routers over security concerns, requiring approval for imports amid fears of cyberattacks and espionage.

Darts champion Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to prevent AI deepfakes and counterfeit products, highlighting gaps in UK IP law.

UK SME lending climbed to £17.5bn in 2025 as smaller firms drive AI adoption, though experts warn funding still falls short of what’s needed for long-term…

Legal tech firm Harvey partners with Suits actor Gabriel Macht in a rare B2B celebrity deal as it pushes global growth and AI adoption in law…

UK government report on copyright and AI signals retreat from opt-out reforms, prioritising transparency and licensing. What it means for SMEs, creators and tech firms.

Trustpilot reports £14m profit as AI-driven traffic boosts growth, with shares jumping 28% amid strong revenue and upgraded forecasts.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £2bn AI investment plan to make the UK the fastest adopter in the G7, boosting growth, infrastructure and innovation.

Chinese retail giant JD.com has launched Joybuy in the UK, promising same-day delivery across major cities as it takes on Amazon with speed and pricing.

The UK government has launched a new postcode checker allowing households and businesses to track when gigabit broadband will reach their area as Project Gigabit expands…

The UK government has unveiled a £4m TechFirst Women’s Programme offering 300 tech placements, returnships for developers and a national girls’ coding competition to boost female…

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…

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.