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AI may seem highly intelligent but it still needs supervision. Treating large language models as autonomous decision-makers ignores a key truth: performance does not equal understanding. Tim Sears, Chief AI Officer at HTEC, argues that human oversight is not a constraint on innovation — it’s the foundation for responsible deployment.
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West Ham United extends partnership with cybersecurity firm Salus. The renewed multi-year agreement with Salus will enhance West Ham United’s cybersecurity measures, ensuring protection against evolving threats while increasing the firm’s branding visibility at the club’s facilities….
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Hybrid working is proving to be more than a perk. CIPD and ONS data show flexible models cut absence, aid retention, and support productivity — but also risk digital presenteeism and deepening workforce divides if not well managed.
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Anglo American and Teck agree to a $53 billion merger. London-listed Anglo American will merge with Canada’s Teck Resources to form Anglo Teck, aiming to capitalise on copper demand while promising synergies. The move drew mixed reactions in the UK amid concern over the new entity’s Canadian base.
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Starmer forms a “budget board” to mend business relations. The board will meet weekly to coordinate growth policies before the Autumn Budget on 26 November. It aims to maintain strong ties with business leaders and the City.
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The Supreme Court will decide if Trump overreached on tariffs. The justices will hear the fast-tracked case in November, with up to $1 trillion in duties at stake. The ruling could redefine trade powers and reshape the balance between Congress and the presidency.
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Cloud demand is soaring across industries amid AI-enabled infrastructure transformation. Oracle’s remaining performance obligations jumped to $455 billion, reflecting the speed of adoption and investor confidence. AI workloads, multicloud strategies and hyperscale build-outs are reshaping cloud from optional service into critical corporate infrastructure.
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EU businesses reconsider sustainability amid regulatory delays. Recent EU regulatory delays are prompting businesses to rethink sustainability strategies. Many companies are using the extra time to enhance data quality and integrate environmental metrics into operations, shifting focus from short-term compliance to long-term sustainability goals….
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US holiday sales growth is projected to slow sharply this season. Deloitte forecasts a 2.9 % to 3.4 % increase for 2025, marking the weakest rate since the pandemic. In-store sales are losing momentum, while e-commerce continues to grow steadily despite inflationary pressure.
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Singapore’s central bank announces $510m for green infrastructure. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has raised $510 million for the Green Investments Partnership, focusing on sustainable infrastructure in Southeast and South Asia, with support from global financial entities and the European Commission….
