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Barclays aims for £2 billion cost savings using AI. The bank plans to enhance productivity and customer experience by investing in technology while returning over £15 billion to shareholders by 2028 as part of its restructuring strategy.
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UK Budget forecasts were accessed 25,000 times before release. An investigation revealed a major security breach at the Office for Budget Responsibility, with documents downloaded thousands of times before the official Budget speech, prompting the resignation of its chairman.
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Alibaba paused chatbot coupons after heavy demand strained its AI systems. The disruption followed a Lunar New Year promotion tied to AI-driven shopping, highlighting execution risks as generative AI tools move from conversation into real-world commerce.
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OpenAI has launched a new enterprise platform aimed at business customers. The move signals a deeper push into corporate software, as the company looks to scale AI deployment inside large organisations and grow enterprise revenues.
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SolarWinds has launched a revamped global partner programme for 2026. The initiative, announced at the company’s February Partner Summit, introduces enhanced benefits, enablement, and marketing investments aimed at accelerating partner-led growth.
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Owl Labs has launched its Meeting Owl 5 Pro enterprise device. The new 360-degree video, audio, and collaboration system targets large organisations seeking flexible, secure hybrid meeting room deployments.
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Tech leaders report record confidence in emerging technologies worldwide. The VivaTech 2026 Confidence Barometer reveals rising investment in AI and cybersecurity, alongside growing concerns over sovereignty, trust, and data governance among executives across Europe and North America.
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Fractile co-founder reportedly exited amid scrutiny over Chinese academic links. The UK AI chip startup confirmed the departure of its former CTO following internal concerns over his educational background and affiliations. The move reflects growing national security sensitivities around AI, defence-linked research, and foreign influence in early-stage technology companies.
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UK invests £36 million to enhance AI supercomputer access. The investment aims to provide British researchers and startups with advanced computing resources, levelling the field for innovation in areas like healthcare and climate resilience.
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UK organisations face mounting difficulty proving AI’s environmental impact. New research shows enterprises remain confident in AI’s sustainability potential, but lack the emissions data required to evidence progress against environmental targets.