
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.

Businesses are accelerating efforts to modernise supply chains. A new Loftware report reveals connected networks, AI, and cloud systems are central to global resilience and competitiveness as companies face mounting disruption and regulatory pressure.

Cyb3r Operations has raised $5.4m to bring real-time visibility to third-party cyber risk. The London cybersecurity startup will use the funds to expand its threat intelligence capabilities and scale its platform for continuous supply-chain risk monitoring.

Traxlo, a gig work platform for grocery retail, enters the UK market. The company offers retailers flexible, task-based staffing to manage workforce shortages and peak-time demand. It has already partnered with most major European retailers and aims to redefine how UK stores manage in-store and warehouse operations.

UK tech projects face mounting delays. Despite widespread confidence in regulation, new research from Telehouse Europe finds approval processes are slowing delivery and stretching teams. More than a third of service providers report delays on nearly every project, with growing strain on workforce capacity.

Senior leaders are falling for phishing more than entry-level staff. The human layer of cybersecurity has shifted — and boardrooms are now the weakest link. Data from Yubico and others suggest a widening awareness gap between confidence at the top and caution on the front line.

A first-of-its-kind cyberwar documentary will debut at Black Hat. Midnight in the War Room will premiere at Black Hat USA 2026 in Las Vegas, marking a milestone collaboration between cybersecurity leaders and storytellers exploring the human toll of cyber conflict and defence.

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.

TSMC’s fourth-quarter profit hit a record NT$505.7 billion. The world’s top contract chipmaker reported a 35 per cent rise in earnings on surging AI demand, lifting revenue to NT$1.05 trillion and prompting a multi-billion-dollar capital-spending increase for 2026.

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.