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SpaceX has completed the largest technology acquisition ever recorded globally. Elon Musk’s aerospace company has acquired his artificial intelligence venture xAI in a transaction valuing the combined business at roughly $1.25tn, unifying two of the entrepreneur’s most ambitious projects under a single corporate structure.
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UK leaders link agentic AI adoption to reviving economic productivity growth. A House of Lords summit has called for wider deployment of agentic artificial intelligence to support small businesses and lift productivity, as the UK economy continues to show limited momentum following a subdued second half of 2025.
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RAIDS AI has launched commercially following a successful beta testing phase. The AI safety monitoring platform is now live, targeting organisations deploying artificial intelligence across regulated and high-risk environments.
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A new course aims to bridge the AI trust gap. The University of Edinburgh has launched a free online course designed to help UK business leaders make responsible, informed decisions about artificial intelligence. Developed under the UKRI-funded BRAID programme, it provides SMEs with a grounded approach to responsible AI design and use.
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GoodData reported record Q4 growth in product innovation and AI. The company’s strong finish to 2025 included the launch of its Intelligence Layer, an expansion in financial services, and accessibility milestones confirming compliance with international standards for inclusive, governed analytics.
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AI spending surged in 2025, but doubts are growing. New research from Tech Show London suggests business leaders face a make-or-break year for AI strategy, as high investment meets lagging confidence and uneven workforce integration.
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Alphabet reached a $4 trillion valuation for the first time. The milestone reflects investor confidence in its AI strategy and partnerships. Alphabet’s record high reinforces its position among the world’s most valuable companies, underscoring the renewed strength of its cloud and AI divisions.
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SME confidence rises as outlook weakens for wider economy. Despite worsening sentiment around the UK and Ireland’s economic outlook, small and medium-sized business leaders are backing their own ability to grow, according to new data from Vistage’s latest CEO Confidence Survey.
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UK finance leaders are regaining confidence in AI. Deloitte’s latest UK CFO Survey shows 59% of CFOs more optimistic about AI’s potential to boost performance, up from 39% last quarter. Risk appetite remains subdued, but digital investment and productivity expectations are strengthening into 2026.
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Meta buys Manus in a landmark AI agency deal worth over $2bn. The Singapore-based startup’s general-purpose agent technology could redefine how AI works — but success depends on whether Meta can turn autonomy into measurable business value.