Artificial intelligence, automation and robotics
Read about the latest trends and technologies in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, machine learning and robotics. Learn what AI and automation mean for enterprise IT strategies and how organisations are using AI for business benefit
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News
02 Jun 2026
Vision 26: Motive gears up to drive improved fleet safety and productivity
AI is changing behaviours and reducing accidents within fleet operations, helping teams deliver personalised feedback across safety, fuel and compliance, while engaging drivers Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2026
AI agents help Cato slash ‘time-to-protect’ from new CVEs
The application of agentic AI to vulnerability management workflows has slashed mitigation times in experimental conditions, claims Sase specialist Cato Networks Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jun 2026
Retail Technology Show: No let-up in retail tech investments
At the 2026 Retail Technology Show, retailers share some of the challenges and benefits of implementing emerging technologies Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2026
Sapphire 2026: SAP executives admit route change on high road to business AI
SAP shifted its AI strategy eight to nine months ago to focus on business outcomes over tech, launching an SAP Business AI platform said to integrate business context with AI agents Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2026
How safer AI applications could be built
Virgin Atlantic’s adoption of AI for customer service might indicate the fruits of a safety-first approach Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2026
UK and France begin AI collaboration for medical research
The two governments unveil ‘groundbreaking’ science and technology deal Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2026
Also-ran Sweden bids for AI world leadership
Not satisfied with applying US AI systems, Nordic giant Sweden is hoping to change the rules of the game Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 May 2026
Navigating culture to govern AI successfully
Data governance is critical for scaling AI safely, but the biggest hurdles are people, not technology. Here’s why moving governance out of IT and securing executive buy-in are key for AI success Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2026
How Canberra Institute of Technology is transforming classroom learning
Faced with a fragmented IT estate and poor room utilisation, CIT partnered with Cisco to standardise the institute’s physical and virtual classrooms, boosting inclusivity and slashing on-site support Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2026
Agentic AI is driving rethink of enterprise architecture and tokenomics
The growing adoption of agentic AI will require IT leaders to rebalance their CPU and GPU estates, tightly integrate data layers, and redesign human workflows, according to Dell Technologies CTO John Roese Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 May 2026
Why Inclusivity is the Key to Britain’s Deeptech Future
The UK is pushing to become a deeptech leader, but inclusion and diversity are the key to ensuring it is successful Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 May 2026
Global conflicts accelerate cyber threats against UK CNI
Geopolitical tensions are stoking cyber threats to UK critical infrastructure. State actors and ransomware groups are targeting industrial systems. Operators must improve visibility Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 May 2026
The AI knowledge gap and how to close it
Equinix found big gaps in people’s knowledge about AI and how it is used in everyday life. MD James Tyler says we need to close that gap to nurture AI skills and to support AI projects Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 May 2026
Realities of the AI age force sustainability to the fore
New standards force carbon accounting to be location-free. Meanwhile, AI and its energy appetite mean we have to build sustainability into an organisation's competitive edge Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2026
Challenging AI hype narratives with director Valerie Veatch
Computer Weekly speaks with Valerie Veatch, the director of a documentary charting the historical development of artificial intelligence, about the difficulties of challenging hype narratives and the pressing need to build a culture of technological refusal Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 May 2026
Inside FDP - part 5: Addressing the objections
Many people - in the NHS, in Parliament, in the tech sector and beyond - have raised objections to FDP and its supplier. Some have merit, others less so Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2026
Kmart taps Google AI to launch virtual try-ons in retail first
The retailer is deploying Google Cloud’s AI capabilities to let customers preview clothes on themselves and visualise furniture in their homes as it embraces conversational commerce to win over shoppers Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2026
StarHub to trial SIM-based IDs for governing AI agents
The telco is building a trust layer that will assign unique identities to AI agents, allowing it to monitor and block malicious agentic activity in real time Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 May 2026
How simplifying IT helps teams perform at racing speed
This is a guest blogpost by Musidora Jorgensen, UK & Ireland Country Leader, Freshworks In Formula 1, performance is measured in milliseconds. Every system, every process and every decision has ... Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2026
NatWest inks AI deal for trade finance
NatWest bank wants to streamline trade finance while improving compliance through the use of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2026
Vision 26: Motive offers vision of new era of physical AI operations
New products aim to shift operational burden from people to technology, automating ‘busy work’ so fleets can prioritise strategic safety, productivity and profitability Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: AI factory power draw changes the grid calculus
We look at energy as the key driver – and bottleneck – in development, and why water use is less of an issue now datacentres use liquid cooling over air cooling Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: Do AI datacentre physics make on-premise unviable?
Does substantial GPU power draw and liquid cooling mean the end of the on-premise datacentre? We look at the AI factory revolution and find that a hybrid path for enterprises will likely still exist Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: From rust belt to megawatt AI factory
We visited Terawulf’s Lake Ontario 750MW datacentre development. Photos and recordings weren't allowed, so we took notes and wrote them up in more traditional ways Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: ‘We’re at Chinese levels’ at TeraWulf 750MW AI factory
We see the latest in artificial intelligence factory technology and construction at TeraWulf’s Lake Ontario datacentre, where a former coal-fired power station is the site of a rapid transformation Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 May 2026
When your biggest security risk has never signed a contract
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM. In this article we explore how the frontiers of identity are expanding in the agentic era, and why this requires new approaches to governance. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 May 2026
Agentic AI: Trading one lock-in for another
IT and business execs are being encouraged to move quickly to benefit from what IT providers are offering in terms of agentic AI Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2026
The Gentlemen emerging as key ransomware player
An emerging ransomware crew known as The Gentlemen is becoming a force to be reckoned with, according to NCC’s latest monthly threat data Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2026
UKtech50 2026: Vote for the most influential person in UK technology
Our judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a long list of top-class nominees – now it’s your chance to tell us who you think is the most influential person in UK technology Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2026
What VTEX’s AI push really means for European retailers
Brazilian platform provider VTEX is pushing hard into Europe with bold claims around artificial intelligence, but how relevant is that pitch for European CIOs? Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2026
Kazakhstan: The Freedom to tap into data reserves
Continuing our round-up of the IT communications industry in Kazakhstan, we look at who could be the country’s and the region’s main player in driving digital transformation Continue Reading
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E-Zine
26 May 2026
How FedEx aims to deliver on agentic AI
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the chief digital and information officer at courier giant FedEx about the challenges of implementing agentic AI. British MPs labelled the launch of the government’s digital ID policy a ‘fiasco’ – we examine why. And we look at the political, legal and economic risks around data sovereignty. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2026
UKtech50 2026: The longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
Each year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2026 Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2026
Ignite, OST drive to solve autonomous vehicle challenges with AI
Collaboration aims to tackle one of autonomous vehicle industry’s biggest challenges, namely proving how systems make independent decisions as the sector moves towards higher levels of autonomy Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2026
Alibaba unveils Qwen 3.7 Max at inaugural Singapore conference
Chinese tech giant debuts AI model capable of extended autonomous tasks, alongside a major upskilling initiative backed by the Singapore government to ensure no jobless growth in the age of AI Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2026
AI safety cannot wait for a ‘Chernobyl moment’, experts warn
As AI becomes increasingly capable, tech leaders at Singapore’s ATxSummit urge governments and industry to build safety and accountability into AI systems before a major disaster strikes Continue Reading
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Feature
25 May 2026
Putting AI to work in network management
We explore how artificial intelligence is being integrated into network management tools, and the challenges it presents Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2026
How APAC companies are rewiring their tech for the AI era
At Dell Technologies World, APAC tech leaders reveal how they are relying on hyperconverged infrastructure and digital sovereignty to shield themselves from supply chain shocks Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2026
Google AI engineer claims dismissal for opposing tech sales to Israel
‘Our work on AI was sold to facilitate genocide’: Artificial intelligence engineer claims Google unfairly sacked them for internally criticising the company’s decision to continue supplying technology to the Israeli military, despite credible claims of war crimes committed in Gaza Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2026
Handling AI disruption and failure to deliver
AI initiatives often fail due to a lack of understanding of the people impact, as well as the rigidity of existing business processes Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2026
Embodied AI steps out of the lab but scaling challenges remain
As embodied AI moves from proof of concept into real-world pilots, industry leaders at the ATxSummit conference in Singapore warn that large-scale enterprise adoption hinges on safety, cost and data governance Continue Reading
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Feature
21 May 2026
Kazakhstan: Where data is set to be the real new oil
Spanning huge distances, Kazakhstan has amassed riches from beneath its ground and its ability to launch rockets into space above. Yet the country sees its future prosperity in exploiting digital riches Continue Reading
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Feature
21 May 2026
Social media addiction by design poses hard questions for business use
Governments are regulating social media for children, but adults can also suffer from addiction by design. How can employers balance business tech usage with digital well being? Continue Reading
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21 May 2026
Moving agentic AI from innovation theatre to enterprise production
IT leaders must rethink governance, data architecture and cost management to avoid chaotic agentic AI deployments and runaway cloud bills Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 May 2026
CW APAC - Trend Watch: Agentic AI
Agentic artificial intelligence is swiftly modernising business processes. In this handbook, focused on agentic AI in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at governance implications, silicon innovation and the OpenClaw phenomenon. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2026
Why AI is making workflow automation trendy
As a technology that has been around for decades, workflow automation might finally have found its place Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 May 2026
Inside FDP – part 4: The NHS data model
The NHS needs both a data model and the products to enforce it - the combination will be a key measure of success for the Federated Data Platform Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 May 2026
Agentic orchestration: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Jakob Freud, CEO of Camunda about who business processes are being reinvented in the age of agentic AI Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2026
Bulgaria fires up Google Cloud for national cyber security
The Bulgarian national systems integrator, BIS, has deployed Google Cloud’s Cybershield government security service as part of a national federated SOC deployment Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2026
Forward rebrand brings further autonomous networking insight
Landmark launch and corporate rebrand designed to enable organisations to see full impact of network changes before making them, so they can operate safely, with confidence. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 May 2026
What did we learn at Google Cloud Next 2026?
AI agents are moving fast and telecoms organisations are still working out how to run them safely. At Google Cloud Next in April, the conversation continued to move beyond chatbots, assistants, and experiments. Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2026
Vodafone hails Nokia and AWS-based IoT services trial
Mobile operator validates cloud infrastructure provider to run internet of things voice and data network applications on Nokia core systems in push to add capacity faster and extend coverage Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2026
Why business process reinvention is needed for agentic AI workflows
Business processes were developed before AI, which makes them legacy. Camunda offers an agentic AI platform provider aiming to tackle this legacy Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2026
Avoid expensive AI agents with these five design imperatives
Dell Technologies’ chief operating officer Jeff Clarke offers a blueprint for the AI-native enterprise, warning that failing to integrate data and control tokenomics will result in high cloud bills and fragmented tools Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2026
Vulnerability exploitation now primary origin of data breaches
Verizon’s annual cyber report reveals a major change in how data breaches originate, highlighting the impact of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2026
As AI costs spiral, Dell pitches return to on-premise datacentres
With agentic AI driving up public cloud consumption, Dell Technologies is pitching local and hybrid infrastructure to shield enterprises from soaring token costs Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 May 2026
Assume autonomy: Why security teams need to rethink defence at machine speed
For years, cyber security strategy has been built around a simple premise, that attackers and defenders operate at roughly the same speed. But that assumption is now broken and new approaches are needed. Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2026
Interview: How Volvo built software for a two-and-a-half-tonne moving object
Volvo Cars is the only legacy carmaker in the world rated at the highest level of software-defined vehicle capability by S&P Global Mobility. Its chief engineering and technology officer, Anders Bell, tells us how it got there Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2026
Zoom expands AI workflows from conversation to action
AI-first work platform provider adds series of artificial intelligence capabilities, shifting from tools designed to simply assist work to systems that actively help complete it Continue Reading
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Feature
19 May 2026
Gartner: How AI will transform managed network services
Network service providers are deploying artificial intelligence-powered tools for network admin tasks. Gartner looks at how AI is being used Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2026
Ford accelerates European business with new models and in-vehicle smart tech
Car giant revs up European product and services roll-out tailored to customers’ unique demands, including expanding its line-up and connected services that turn vehicle data into measurable productivity gains Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 May 2026
Generative AI is changing the game in video gaming
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear from executives at video game giant Ubisoft about how generative AI is being used to enhance the experience for gamers. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the ways AI is changing network management. And we find out why bug bounty programmes are coming under scrutiny as cyber security experts question how best to report vulnerabilities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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19 May 2026
In video games of the future, your AI teammates will actually listen
Ubisoft executives offer a glimpse into the engineering behind its generative AI middleware, including the use of small language models, prompt optimisation and on-device processing to bring virtual teammates to life Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2026
Zayo Europe opens Genoa fibre network landing, interconnection hub
European fibre infrastructure provider expands Mediterranean footprint and regional Southern European network with point of presence in north of Italy Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2026
MPs propose ‘kill switch’ to shut down rogue AI systems
An amendment to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill proposes giving the government a ‘kill switch’ to close datacentres hosting AI if they pose a critical threat to UK infrastructure or national security Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2026
Colt expands network in Istanbul to support AI‑ready infrastructure
Global digital infrastructure provider expands major connectivity hub for Asia and Europe, allowing local and international users to access wider portfolio of scalable networking services Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2026
How geopolitical instability could reshape Gulf datacentre investments and sovereign AI strategies
Rising tensions are forcing hyperscalers, governments and investors to reassess risk, resilience and infrastructure strategies as the Gulf positions itself as a global AI powerhouse Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2026
UK employees using AI regularly lose more than seven hours a week
A Workday survey of 2,400 UK professionals reveals they are stuck in a ‘copy-paste economy’ working across disconnected AI systems Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2026
Nick Clegg-backed company using AI to fill global education gaps
Backed by former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, Efekta is rolling out AI language lessons to state schools around the world Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2026
Ericsson elevates wireless WAN from failover to foundational
Adapter with wireless wide area network orchestration said to be able to deliver enhanced resiliency and simplified wireless operations at scale for modern distributed enterprises Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2026
Fibre flourishes across Europe but performance focus shifts
Research finds that European fibre broadband is evolving out of rapid roll-out phase and into activation, but faster, more symmetrical speeds are not translating into better overall service experience Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2026
ServiceNow Knowledge 2026: Agentic AI propelled ‘from concept to a movement’
ServiceNow vice-president of CRM and industry workflows Terence Chesire recounts the platform’s journey towards harnessing ‘the power of AI’ Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2026
Singapore unveils space lab to fuel ASEAN space economy
Supported by Deloitte, the lab aims to spur adoption of space technologies in non-space sectors, connect space startups with potential investors and drive regional partnerships Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2026
Why AI is forcing enterprises to rethink observability
With only 5% of companies generating value from artificial intelligence, traditional observability tools might be failing, creating a need for AI to undergo smarter monitoring Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2026
CMA launches investigation into Microsoft business software
The CMA says it will investigate whether Microsoft’s product bundles, product integration and default settings are anti-competitive Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2026
Interview: AI optimism and upskilling for a shifting job market
With the appropriate training, artificial intelligence could stand to be a productivity booster and job search equaliser, according to Okta’s chief marketing officer, Shannon Duffy Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2026
Cisco, USGA set to drive golf into the AI era
IT and networking giant continues as official technology partner of United States Golf Association to bring next-gen connectivity, in particular AI networking, for 2026 championships Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2026
Software developers shift to AI code reviewers
Using artificial intelligence to generate code is not necessarily a productivity boost, with programmers spending far more time reviewing AI-generated code Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 May 2026
Inside FDP – part 3: The data architecture that makes it work
An in-depth look at the specific features of Palantir's Foundry, the commercial software platform on which FDP is built, and how the system makes use of them Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Zopa AI skills foundation launches after 22 partners sign up
In the next four years, the Jobs2030 coalition aims to train 100,000 UK financial services professionals to use artificial intelligence in their work Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 May 2026
Why human capital data is pulling AI back inside the firewall
In human capital management, trust and data sovereignty are reshaping the way that companies deploy AI. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Interview: Luke Gebb, head of global innovation, American Express
Amex is pioneering agentic commerce for its cardholders – just one of a series of digital innovations driving transformation at the company Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Software-defined vehicles enter era of AI-driven value creation
Survey shows smart diagnostics and predictive maintenance emerging as top use cases for AI in software-defined vehicles industry, but expected monetisation yet to materialise Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Implementation gap threatens progress in AI and 5G
Despite current patchy deployment of key 5G services, study finds that across regions, company sizes and markets, telecoms leaders are strikingly confident about their ability to capture the next wave of growth Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
AI threats push Middle East CISOs towards identity-first security
Deepfakes and shadow AI have rendered the traditional security playbook obsolete, prompting cyber leaders to shift towards resilience-first defences Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Southeast Asia’s space economy set for $100bn lift-off
From predicting crop diseases to optimising bus routes, the application of AI and cloud technologies to satellite data could add $100bn to the region’s GDP by 2030 Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Sovereign AI fund supports Hassabis startup, Isomorphic
Isomorphic, which is building a unified drug discovery product based on artificial intelligence, is the third company to receive Sovereign AI funding from the UK government Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Sapphire 2026: SAP heralds dawn of ‘autonomous enterprise’
SAP CEO Christian Klein and his top team trumpeted the advent of the ‘autonomous enterprise‘ during the opening keynote at the supplier’s global Sapphire event in Orlando Continue Reading
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Feature
12 May 2026
Workday majors on Sana acquisition to forward agentic AI programme
On a visit to Workday’s Dublin EMEA HQ, we find the supplier aiming to leverage agentic artificial intelligence to improve enterprise operations with its Sana platform, said to enable automation and reskilling for an AI-driven workplace Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
Nokia enters cognitive broadband era with agentic AI capabilities
As the telecoms industry looks to invest heavily in agentic AI, Nokia unveils a plan to tackle fibre and Wi-Fi challenges, boost user experience and increase operational efficiency Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
Celonis acquires MIT-linked decision intelligence firm Ikigai
Celonis has acquired MIT-linked Ikigai to aid in its drive to eliminate artificial intelligence blind spots from enterprise IT, and launched a ‘context model’ digital twin, said to give AI operational clarity Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
Interview: Alwin Bakkenes, head of software engineering, Volvo Cars
As cars become increasingly software-driven and AI-enabled, the Volvo software chief is at the cutting edge of connected vehicles and advanced mobility tools for drivers and passengers Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
Executive interview: Pros and cons of AI in academic research
We speak to Jill Luber, chief technology officer at academic publisher Elsevier, about how large language models can support researchers Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
In video games of the future, your AI teammates will actually listen
Ubisoft executives offer a glimpse into the engineering behind its generative AI middleware, including the use of small language models, prompt optimisation and on-device processing to bring virtual teammates to life Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
UAE launches sovereign AI-driven Cyber Factory security initiative
UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX unveil national cyber manufacturing initiative aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty, AI-powered defence and critical infrastructure resilience Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
UK government renews calls to sign Cyber Resilience Pledge
Westminster renews calls for business leaders to sign up to its yet-to-be-launched Cyber Resilience Pledge, and highlights growth, and challenges, for the UK’s cyber economy Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
ServiceNow Knowledge 2026: FedEx digital chief unpacks agentic AI’s potential
Speaking to Computer Weekly at ServiceNow Knowledge 2026, Vishal Talwar, FedEx’s executive vice-president and CDIO, lays out the company’s mission to scale artificial intelligence responsibly Continue Reading
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Podcast
11 May 2026
Integrity with AI: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Jill Luber, CTO of academic publisher, Elsevier, about creating AI tools to support researchers and protecting against fake science Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
Commerzbank to cut 3,000 jobs as it ‘leverages AI even more’
Part of the German bank’s transformation will see a total of 3,000 jobs cut across the business Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
HPE announces autonomous networking capabilities
Self-driving network capabilities added across core lines to enable secure, AI-native, fully autonomous infrastructure through networks that can detect, diagnose and resolve issues in real time without human intervention Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
Core42 partners with Solutions+ on Mubadala sovereign AI
Agreement announced at Make it in the Emirates will see Core42 provide sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure while Solutions+ delivers implementation services and enterprise AI applications across Mubadala portfolio companies and government entities Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
AI cyber attack threatens global financial crisis, warns International Monetary Fund
The IMF calls for stronger policy and international cooperation in the face of Mythos and artificial intelligence-powered cyber risks Continue Reading