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
NatWest launches AI ethics accreditation for all staff
With AI tools spreading through the bank, 60,000 NatWest staff will now be trained to spot ethical risks and handle them responsibly.
Microsoft E7 price shift pushes UK firms to review AI
UK businesses face fresh pressure to tighten AI governance as Microsoft's pricing changes make bundled licences more compelling.
Lloyds to create 1,000 AI roles as agentic use grows
Fraud checks and customer service will be sped up as Lloyds Banking Group adds more than 1,000 AI jobs and retrains staff.
Axiologik hires two principals as AI demand surges
The Leeds consultancy is adding 15 AI roles as clients grapple with data and governance hurdles that keep pilots from reaching production.
Pollen Street buys Finastra's Universal Banking unit
Banks using Universal Banking will see continued support as Pollen Street backs standalone growth and AI upgrades after the deal closes.
Deloitte opens the London AI Studio with Google Cloud
UK clients could see agentic AI projects prototyped in four weeks as Deloitte expands its Google Cloud alliance and trains 1,000 staff.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Generative AI
Microsoft E7 price shift pushes UK firms to review AI
Blue Yonder unveils new AI tools for supply chains
AppOmni wins Intellyx Digital Innovator Award again
UK businesses warned over rising generative AI costs
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
Featured News
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.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Expert Columns
Search after SEO: Anna Harrison on staying visible in the AI era
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Fraud has industrialised and banking defences must do the same
Your proprietary data is a powerful PR asset you're not using
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
AI is compressing legal work but increasing the value of divergence
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Why last-mile compliance is putting ad campaigns at risk
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Generative AI News
UK finance roles demand AI experience as skills lag
Only about one in 10 senior finance candidates can prove practical AI use, leaving UK employers short of leaders able to meet new hiring demands.
UK tech leaders say AI should augment workers, not replace
Executives say the real productivity gain lies in cutting routine tasks, as firms use AI to free staff for higher-value work and judgement.
Undo raises USD $37 million for AI debugging tools
The new funding will help the Cambridge software company speed product development and expand in the US and Europe as AI bugs grow harder to trace.
Flexera warns AI cloud costs strain technology budgets
Rising AI use is making cloud bills harder to predict, with 85% of organisations saying cost control is now their main cloud challenge.
London startup Cascade launches open beta for AI platform
The open beta targets creators and studios wary of fragmented AI tools, promising tighter workflow control and asset continuity across productions.
Phishing falls as attackers turn to AI & encryption
Phishing is becoming harder to spot as attackers use encryption and AI-generated sites to target organisations more effectively.
Fraud has industrialised and banking defences must do the same
Banks must shift to real-time, networked defences as organised scams now move money through customer-authorised payments in minutes.
HSBC & Google Cloud expand AI across bank operations
The lender expects AI to speed fraud checks and staff support, while helping prioritise projects that could each deliver more than USD $100 million.
TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director
Growing concern over AI misuse of sports likenesses is boosting demand for rights-management tools as TrueRights expands into the sector.
Tes appoints Wayne Strydom as Head of AI innovation
The hire puts responsible automation and data governance at the heart of Tes360 as schools demand clearer benefits from AI tools.
Only 12% of UK eCommerce brands ready for AI checkout
Retailers risk losing sales to AI agents as most of the UK's biggest eCommerce brands lack the technical setup for autonomous checkout.
Most executives say AI has moved beyond pilot phase
Most large companies have shifted AI into live use, but senior leaders remain split on whether it will drive hiring or cuts.
Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud with SambaNova
British firms seeking compliant AI processing can now keep inference workloads inside the UK as energy and data rules tighten.
UK businesses face £83,000 risk from AI search shift
More than 80% of Google searches now end without a click, putting firms that depend on organic traffic at risk of losing revenue.
UK SMEs turn to AI before accountants, survey finds
Seven in ten SMEs now act on AI financial advice before calling accountants, as many expect software to soon handle compliance work too.
Multiverse opens Edinburgh hub with ex-Amazon AI chief
The training firm plans 200 hires as it broadens UK engineering beyond London and pushes deeper into AI products after fresh funding.
Cosine assembles UK coalition for sovereign AI model
UK banks, defence contractors and telecoms groups are backing a homegrown AI model designed to run inside customers' own systems.
UK tech sector valued at GBP £1.6 trillion, report finds
Artificial intelligence has become the main driver of UK tech value, with venture funding and start-up creation increasingly concentrated in the sector.
Finance leaders urge AI workflow redesign over job cuts
Only 8% of senior finance leaders feel ready to adopt AI, despite widespread belief it can lift productivity if workflows are redesigned.
AICPA & CIMA launch Rise2040 on AI's finance future
Accountants face a shift towards advisory work as AI and data tools reshape finance, with trust and judgement remaining vital.
Job Moves
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
ICS.AI names Tim Irons as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth
