New Business Disability Forum poll finds 40% of disabled UK adults say involving them in AI design is vital. Businesses urged to embed inclusive practice from day one. Read more: Disabled consumers must shape AI from the start, business leaders warned
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Google’s UK managing director Kate Alessi dismisses fears of AI-driven mass unemployment, arguing that upskilling the workforce is the priority as the tech giant launches a £2m training initiative. Read more: Don’t fear AI job losses – invest in training, urges Google’s UK boss
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Oracle begins cutting thousands of jobs as it ramps up AI spending, with analysts warning up to 30,000 roles could be affected. Read more: Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as Ellison doubles down on AI investment
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Bristol-based Sintela secures $200m US border contract using fibre-optic sensing and AI to detect threats across land and sea borders. Read more: UK tech firm Sintela lands $200m US border security deal
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WHOOP secures $575m in Series G funding at a $10.1bn valuation to expand its AI-powered personalised health platform globally. Read more: WHOOP raises $575m at $10bn valuation to scale global health platform
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The British Business Bank has invested £8.5m in Dexory to scale its AI-powered warehouse intelligence platform and global logistics operations. Read more: British Business Bank backs Dexory with £8.5m to scale AI warehouse tech
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The Salesforce everywoman in Technology Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding women in tech, highlighting innovation, leadership and diversity across the sector. Read more: Tech trailblazers recognised at Salesforce Everywoman Awards
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CareLineLive founder Josh Hough says neurodiverse workers could have a competitive edge in the AI economy, as businesses seek skills like pattern recognition and problem solving. Read more: Neurodiverse talent could be key advantage in AI economy, says UK tech founder
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Meta is reportedly planning sweeping layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce as the tech giant ramps up AI investment and pursues greater efficiency through automation. Read more: Meta preparing major layoffs as AI spending accelerates
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OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, Amazon, announced a deal late last week to deploy its technology in the Pentagon’s classified network The post OpenAI looking at contract with NATO, source says appeared first on Gulf Business.
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