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
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
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
09 Jul 2026
MPs call on NHS to scrap Palantir and its Federated Data Platform
Health and Social Care Committee urges health minister to get rid of US firm Palantir and its Federated Data Platform amid ‘mistrust’ and ‘contested benefits’ Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2026
Cyber field doubts promise of Cyber Shield
The NCSC has shared more details of its national AI Cyber Shield initiative, but experts say the project faces serious delivery challenges Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jul 2026
Treat AI like electricity, not a killer app
Pilot failure and costs are maddening, but real impact is also being delivered. Learn that AI isn’t an app but a power source Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2026
Capita to lose money on pension debacle but ‘has government’s private parts in its grip’
Joint select committee grilling reveals that the tech Capita planned to use to increase process automation did not work Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2026
Insurer Unum aims to deliver benefits of $20m using AI to re-write old Cobol code
We speak to Shelia Anderson, chief information and digital officer of insurance company Unum, about its project to ‘reimagine’ mainframe software Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2026
R&A drives AI critical networking infrastructure refresh at Open
Golf governing body partners with networking and comms giant to deliver critical networking infrastructure to major championships and new global headquarters bringing AI-based next-gen connectivity Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2026
The FDP debate is looking in the rear-view mirror – what’s around the next bend?
The question is no longer whether the Federated Data Platform has delivered enough, but whether the NHS will have the data infrastructure to deploy AI before the workforce crisis forces the issue Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2026
NCS: Chinese open AI models gaining ground in Singapore
As American and Chinese AI worlds pull apart, the Singtel unit is courting both by putting OpenAI and Alibaba engineers on the same stage and folding Chinese models into its own products Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2026
NTT Data and HYMH claim physical AI breakthrough
Collaboration embeds AI‑driven quality assurance directly into production, helping validate assembly process in real time to support quality assurance, improve efficiency and enable smarter manufacturing Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2026
Lumen completes Alkira acquisition to boost enterprise networking
Acquisition designed to bring together network and digital services with intelligent networking software and simplify enterprise connections across cloud, AI and hybrid environments Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jul 2026
Sovereignty can wait. Competitiveness can't
Why European enterprises should adopt the best AI today, and build sovereignty alongside: guest blogpost by Rad Parvin, co-founder and senior value partner, Valliance. The debate about technology ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jul 2026
The public deserves socially beneficial technology in return for its AI investment
The public is in all but name a shareholder of AI companies - it is time that the public receives socially beneficial technology in return for its investment Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jul 2026
The silent substrate: how 175,000 AI endpoints are reshaping the internet
A new layer of compute is forming beneath our feet – distributed, ungoverned, and increasingly capable of action Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2026
European Central Bank demands AI security ‘action plan’
European Central Bank gives banks deadline to outline their plans to defend against artificial intelligence-based security threats Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2026
Road to higher vehicle automation accelerates
Research reveals how vehicle autonomy systems are advancing steadily, with as many as eight million new passenger cars sold globally in 2025 equipped with L2+ advanced driver assistance systems capabilities Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Jul 2026
A deep dive into the Dell Pro Max with GB10 and NemoClaw
AI agents such as OpenClaw are turning developer workstations into always-on edge servers. We test whether the Dell Pro Max with GB10 installed with Nvidia’s NemoClaw is up to the job Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Jul 2026
AI won't break your security, but your governance might
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers if Anthropic’s Claude Mythos frontier AI model is a benefit or barrier to achieving resilient enterprise IT security, and how security leaders need to adapt. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2026
AI workloads to test mobile network capability
Research across 22 markets finds which 5G network metrics emerging AI use cases will place under stress, relative to standard internet traffic Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2026
Can Oman become the Gulf’s third AI infrastructure hub?
The Sultanate is leveraging subsea cables, lower costs and regulatory stability to position itself alongside regional AI giants, but a large ecosystem scale gap remains Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2026
Singtel’s AI push could lift its digital business to a third of earnings
Singtel’s group CEO, Yuen Kuan Moon, says the telco is investing in datacentres, GPUs and AI services while staying focused on shareholder returns Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jul 2026
UKtech50 2026: The most influential people in UK IT
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we announce the 16th annual UKtech50 list of the most influential people in UK technology. We examine how this year’s winner – Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis – has helped establish the UK’s AI reputation worldwide. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at the role of AI in supply chain management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2026
Singapore Changi Airport’s 10-second border points to aviation’s AI future
As passenger volume heads towards 10 billion a year, airlines, airports and governments are leaning on AI, biometrics and real-time data to keep travellers moving Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2026
US Anthropic restrictions dent UK tech sovereignty ambition
The UK government cannot rely on allies. Instead, it must sort out startup funding and do more to build out a full tech stack Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2026
UK regulator publishes ‘landmark’ AI review
FCA review of the use of artificial intelligence in retail finance follows MPs’ criticism of regulators Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jul 2026
Tracking AI in the supply chain
Supply chains have become a key testing ground for AI as businesses manage vast data volumes and complex networks Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2026
How Zoho’s full-stack strategy keeps it in control of cost and sovereignty
Zoho’s ANZ lead Rakesh Prabhakar explains how building its own infrastructure keeps the SaaS firm in control of cost, pricing and data sovereignty Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2026
Interview: Oracle NetSuite’s Evan Goldberg – SaaSpocalypse averted
The executive vice-president of Oracle NetSuite discusses the evolution of AI in SaaS ERP, countering any SaaSpocalypse narrative, citing an ecosystem knowledge edge Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2026
SAESL turbocharges aircraft engine maintenance with data and AI
The world’s largest supplier of Rolls-Royce engine maintenance services is working with Kyndryl to modernise its IT infrastructure, build a single source of truth for data, and scale up the use of AI across its business Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2026
UKtech50 2026: The most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly has announced the 16th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2026
UKtech50 2026 winner: Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO, DeepMind
Third-time UKtech50 winner Demis Hassabis has shown what homegrown UK tech talent can do, and the importance of tech for good Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2026
Bank of England explores trading ‘kill switches’ to contain AI meltdowns
UK central bank’s deputy governor outlines challenges facing regulators as artificial intelligence reshapes the finance sector Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2026
Japan revises AI strategy amid frontier AI threats
Just six months after releasing its national AI framework, Tokyo is updating its guidelines to address the weaponisation of frontier AI models capable of finding and exploiting unknown vulnerabilities Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2026
Danske Bank extends AWS agreement for next phase of transformation
Danish multinational bank and cloud service giant will work together on GenAI initiatives as part of the bank’s transformation strategy Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2026
Finland bets industrial recovery on health AI, maths and quantum
The ‘world’s first’ national AI model leads Finnish plan to concentrate national resources on industrial revival Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2026
Vodafone looks to serve 5G+ ace at Wimbledon
UK operator claims world-first 5G+ Serve experience as official connectivity partner of tennis championships uses network slicing to make shots from robotic arm Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2026
HPE Discover 2026: Powering Siemens Healthineers’ life-saving vision
Siemens Healthineers’ head of clinical marketing discusses the technology behind the firm’s advances in medical imaging Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2026
Interview: How the CIO of Unilever delivers business empathy
Reema Jain, who recently became CIO of Unilever, says IT leaders should build a culture where IT people can ‘play’ with new tech Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2026
Gartner declares ‘agentic AI’ the next step function
AI agents will transform complex data management, optimise cloud costs and overcome the limitations of standalone generative AI, according to Gartner Continue Reading
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E-Zine
30 Jun 2026
UK tech chiefs discuss agentic AI and workforce culture
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear what a group of digital leaders say about implementing agentic AI and its impact on their workforce. There’s a growing backlash against datacentres – we find out what worries campaigners. And the chief digital officer at pharma giant Sanofi talks about finding life-changing answers to challenging scientific questions. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2026
Martha Lane Fox and other experts see AI arms race as damaging
A compilation of essays penned by digital experts illustrates the risks of AI dominance and what lessons can be learned from history Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2026
India’s Hexaware to add 1,200 UK tech staff
Indian heritage IT supplier plans to have 1,200 UK staff across multiple sites, with research and development centres to open this year Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Jun 2026
AI in fashion retail: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Przemek Czarnecki, chief technology officer of Asos, about how the company is deploying AI and agentic AI Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jun 2026
How IAM providers are preparing for agentic AI
There is little doubt that enterprises will be deploying agentic AI. As such, technology firms are looking at various ways to secure these systems Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2026
Tencent Cloud powers cloud migration for Indonesian telco
Using AI agents to replace months of manual labour, Tencent Cloud consolidated XLSmart’s fragmented, multicloud IT estate into a unified platform and migrated over 15TB of core data assets in record time Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jun 2026
Why network automation is creating an observability paradox
In the past few years, several organisations have invested more in automation to enhance visibility, resilience and speed. This has been through a blend of intent-based networking, AI-driven tools and zero-touch provisioning Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Jun 2026
Why frontier AI must be stress-tested before CISOs trust it
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers if Anthropic’s Claude Mythos frontier AI model is a benefit or barrier to achieving resilient enterprise IT security, and how security leaders need to adapt. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2026
Met Palantir pilot: The DPIA that raises more questions than answers
We examine the Data Protection Impact Assessment for the Metropolitan Police’s Palantir Foundry pilot, and the governance gaps it exposes around surveillance, transparency and staff consultation Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2026
AI surge sees fibre become nervous system of thinking economy
Study shows how fibre broadband and AI infrastructure are becoming increasingly interdependent – from datacentre interconnection and middle-mile capacity to edge connectivity, resilient transport and real-time applications Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2026
Metropolitan Police chief warns against law updates amid substantial tech expansion
The Metropolitan Police is to significantly expand use of AI, drones and facial recognition to ‘regain the advantage’ over criminals, but warns progress could be held back by legislation and data integration issues Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2026
Secure Code Warrior CEO on surviving the AI ‘vulnerability apocalypse’
As enterprises embrace agentic AI and vibe coding, Secure Code Warrior CEO and co-founder Pieter Danhieux warns that code-generating models are still producing critical security flaws Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2026
Six companies selected as AI tutoring development partners
Six UK companies have been selected as part as UK government’s plans to introduce AI tutoring tools in schools Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2026
Nokia accelerates AI for networking drive
Spate of activity sees global comms tech provider announce expanded collaboration with hyperscaler, as well as a joint proof of concept with data and AI company to support autonomous networks for the AI era Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2026
Boomi CEO shares vision of AI cost management
Steve Lucas, CEO of Boomi, believes the answer is prompt routing, which sends queries to the LLM with the lowest token cost and caches responses Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2026
Qualcomm gains AI edge with Modular acquisition
Connected comms tech platform provider makes strategic buyout to accelerate adoption of edge-to-cloud AI platforms by developers, OEMs, ODMs, cloud service providers and model creators Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2026
Finland drives AI growth amid low take-up concerns
Survey reveals concerns over the take-up of artificial intelligence technology in Finland Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2026
EU proposes tech-backed expansion of Europol policing agency
Enhanced powers to collect and share data are at the heart of EU plans to expand Europol, putting it at loggerheads with human rights groups Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2026
MWC 2026 Shanghai: Huawei bets on token economy as telecoms seeks new AI revenues
AI-native networks, intelligent computing and token-based business models are emerging as the next frontier of digital infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2026
Gartner warns AI model advantage is shrinking
As foundational artificial intelligence capabilities converge, Gartner analysts urge IT leaders to focus on data quality, AI literacy and process integration, among other areas, rather than chasing the latest models Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2026
Digital surveillance tech facilitates ‘arbitrary’ border abuses
Outsourcing migration processes to third countries via the transfer of powerful digital surveillance technologies is entrenching an ‘arbitrary and deterrent’ approach to border management that is hard to scrutinise and ultimately undermines the human rights of migrants Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2026
Met pushes ahead with major facial-recognition expansion
Metropolitan Police set to roll out live facial recognition (LFR) in the West End and Soho, but critics say police are ‘rushing ahead’ without regulation Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2026
Pegasystems CEO and founder Alan Trefler on AI agent ‘madness’
Pegasystems boss criticises big software suppliers for pushing enterprises to deploy unpredictable AI agents Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2026
Overwhelming support for Microsoft SMS designation in CMA responses
Some 25 organisations back Strategic Market Status for Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, while the Open Cloud Coalition estimates £60m in annual public sector costs Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2026
The £1,100 lock-in: CMA Microsoft probe exposes software ecosystem at a crossroads
A parish council, a £60m public sector bill, and the AI question that could define UK digital competition for a generation in responses to the CMA’s Strategic Market Status investigation Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2026
Gartner: AI coding agents will cost more than real developers
As organisations ramp up the use of AI coding agents in software development, they may find costs increase significantly if such tools are overused Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2026
Cisco: Legacy networks can no longer support the new AI workforce
At Cisco Connect 2026 Singapore, tech leaders and policymakers warn that businesses must modernise their IT infrastructure and governance frameworks to pave the way for agentic AI Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2026
Gartner: Prioritise governance to beat AI hype
Gartner analysts call for IT leaders to prioritise foundational investments in governance, change management and talent to realise the benefits of AI Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2026
Oxford and UCL labs receive £60m AI funding boost
Recognising it cannot compete with big tech just by throwing large amounts of cash and compute at AI, the UK’s funding is more grassroots-based Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jun 2026
The brain was never just a language model
The future of AI: the brain is much more than a large language model. It is a fusion engine, able to weigh multiple streams of data at the same time. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2026
Roundtable: UK tech chiefs on agentic AI, workforce culture and tokenomics
Tech leaders from THG Ingenuity, Kingfisher, Rightmove and Deloitte speak at the Google Summit London about the transition to agentic systems and the rising focus on token costs Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jun 2026
Why sovereign cloud is a marketing fix, not an architectural one
Sovereign cloud wrappers fail against physical and legal risks. True sovereignty requires building mathematically-enforced, multi-jurisdictional infrastructure, not vendor contracts Continue Reading
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Podcast
23 Jun 2026
Empathy with business: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Reema Jain, CIO of Unilever about how to ensure IT teams remain focussed while innovating with new technology Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2026
Google’s Andi Gutmans on the shift to agent-scale data management
We talk to PHP pioneer and Google agentic data cloud vice-president about ensuring agentic quality, including having agents voting against each other, and the risk of LLM lock-in Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2026
Philippine government taps Google Cloud to deploy AI agents
The Filipino government will equip public servants with Gemini Enterprise AI tools, launch a cross-agency cyber defence alliance and upgrade subsea network infrastructure Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Jun 2026
A surgical approach – inside an AI-enabled operating theatre
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how AI and cloud are being used to support hospital surgery and the challenges of a life-or-death environment. As the UK government announces a social media ban for under-16s, we look into the technology that will underpin the policy. And we hear how AI is transforming the experience for fans at golf’s biggest tournaments. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2026
Australian government cloud mandate sparks migration warnings
As Australia prepares to enforce its whole-of-government cloud policy, industry experts warn agencies against rushed migrations, supplier lock-in and treating AI readiness as an afterthought Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jun 2026
How can enterprise AI be made less sycophantic?
AI tools are increasingly deployed in enterprises, but their sycophancy and unreliability can hamper efficiency. How can organisations take advantage of AI without pain? Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Jun 2026
AI’s next compute layer is likely to come from outside Silicon Valley
AI infrastructure is moving beyond hubs like Silicon Valley. Nations like India, Brazil, and the UAE are building sovereign, power-conscious capacity to solve local compute scarcity Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2026
Artificial intelligence-based law firm wins in court
AI-based law firm received Solicitors Regulation Authority approval in June last year in a landmark decision Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2026
Lloyds Bank staff have taken 400,000 AI courses since January
UK bank staff have already taken artificial intelligence-related training courses as part of AI Academy Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2026
Santander extends staff access to AI as first quarter delivers €35m value
Spanish bank expects artificial intelligence use to add €200m in value this year through cost savings and extra revenues Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2026
Interview: How a startup mentality helps keep pace with AI
The pace of change in artificial intelligence can be overwhelming. We speak to Thomson Reuters CTO Joel Hron about how to innovate at pace Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2026
GitLab CIO rejects ‘tokenmaxxing’ as it rebuilds work around agentic AI
Manu Narayan tells Computer Weekly why he’s steering clear of vanity metrics such as ‘tokenmaxxing’, why reports of SaaS’s death are overblown, and why the biggest pressure is simply keeping pace Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jun 2026
Navigating the AI access control minefield
Rather like the early days of e-commerce, everyone seems to be ‘doing artificial intelligence’. IT leaders must now ensure these systems have secure access to enterprise data Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2026
Wimbledon’s ‘hidden court 19’ uses IBM Bob to complete 10 years’ work in months
IBM unleashed its artificial intelligence-driven software development technology in preparation for the latest Wimbledon tennis tournament Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2026
Civil society: Police facial recognition must be strictly limited
Digital rights groups map out ‘minimum, necessary’ human rights protections to be included in UK government’s upcoming legal framework for police facial recognition Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2026
Chilling effects of surveillance threaten democracy, UN finds
United Nations study finds the chilling effects of pervasive digital surveillance in modern life undermines an entire web of interconnected and interdependent human rights, representing a systemic threat to democratic norms and political participation Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2026
Google Cloud boosts for enterprise agentic at London Summit
Hyperscaler prioritises process automation in UK showcase, with frontier models, agent platforms and development tools to the fore, with customers such as Unilever in the spotlight Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2026
Keysight’s chief technologist on the path to 6G
Balaji Raghothaman, Keysight’s chief technologist for 6G, discusses what it takes for the telecoms industry to move to 6G, from supporting AI workloads to integrating with satellites connectivity and driving enterprise use cases Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2026
US suspension of Anthropic models prompts AI sovereignty calls
The US government’s control order to suspend access to Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models raises concerns about the UK’s over-reliance on American tech Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2026
Interview: Emmanuel Frenehard, chief digital officer, Sanofi
Leading technology in a quest to find life-changing answers to challenging scientific questions brings an extra level of motivation for the pharma giant’s digital chief Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2026
Emerging tech is top growth priority for UK finance firms
Increasing numbers of banks see emerging technology as a priority of growth with artificial intelligence top of the list Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jun 2026
What are the cyber threats to the 2026 Fifa World Cup?
Dig deeper on some of the security issues facing the 2026 World Cup as the tournament faces unprecedented threat levels and challenges Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2026
UAE’s push towards agentic AI raises stakes for governance and accountability
As the UAE accelerates plans to embed autonomous AI into government services, experts warn that governance frameworks must evolve from policy documents into operational controls that ensure transparency, accountability and trust Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2026
OpenAI deepens Japan footprint with Hitachi deal
Hitachi will use OpenAI’s Codex agent to unpick ageing mission-critical systems and gain early access to its frontier AI models in a slew of high-profile Japanese partnerships for the US AI lab Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jun 2026
What frontier AI actually means for enterprise security
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers if Anthropic’s Claude Mythos frontier AI model is a benefit or barrier to achieving resilient enterprise IT security, and how security leaders need to adapt. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2026
HSBC pens artificial intelligence deal with Google Cloud
HSBC and Google Cloud agree a multi-year contract to support UK bank’s adoption of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2026
Motorola Solutions looks to boost public safety with expanded Assist AI
Tech firm rolls out mission-critical AI for public safety use cases to reduce administrative burden and accelerate incident response Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2026
UK companies can seize £50bn prize by industrialising AI, claims Celonis
Celonis claims FTSE 100 firms could save £4.4bn by closing ‘execution gaps’ in workflows through process intelligence software, potentially rising to £50bn with agentic AI Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2026
Google Cloud Summit: UK to deploy AI-powered planning system
The UK planning system is being reworked with artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide data in a consistent format Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2026
HPE Discover 2026: Neri heralds ‘unique’ placement to transcend network bottleneck
CEO talks up HPE’s self-driving future, as well as partnerships with eight companies in its mission to blaze the trail for hybrid classical-quantum applications Continue Reading