
Gartner’s new hype cycle maps AI in finance. The research identifies nine technologies set to reach mainstream adoption within two years, including generative AI, responsible AI and hyperautomation, while cautioning CFOs against the risks of over-inflated expectations.

AI is not yet reshaping jobs, but leaders must prepare. The New York Fed reports rising adoption of artificial intelligence without widespread layoffs, with most firms retraining staff. History suggests disruption lags adoption, leaving leaders a crucial window to redesign roles, embed trust, and invest in future skills.

UK fintech activity remains robust despite investment decline in 2025. The first half of 2025 saw significant acquisitions and partnerships in UK fintech, though investment fell by five per cent. Threats from emerging financial hubs continue to challenge the sector.

The Online Safety Act faces significant evasion challenges. Nearly one-third of UK consumers bypass adult content checks, while VPN usage soars. Despite public support for age verification, concerns about censorship and the act’s effectiveness persist.

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.

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….

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.

Digital identity is crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments. It represents a collection of attributes in a digital environment, evolving from a technical component to a critical asset. This article examines its evolution, current applications, threats, and future direction….

DNB deploys AI to accelerate Malaysia’s 5G service management. Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Malaysia’s national 5G infrastructure provider, has implemented BMC Helix to streamline service operations, reduce incident response times, and support national connectivity innovation.

Vibe coding shifts software creation from code to outcomes. Michael Hunger, VP of Product Innovation at Neo4j, unpacks the promise of AI-guided software development — and tackles three persistent myths holding vibe coding back from mainstream adoption.