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CIOs warn AI adoption is racing ahead of governance

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CIOs warn AI is being rolled out faster than governance can keep up, with many fearing security gaps and lacking oversight of tools in use.
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UK CIOs race to adopt AI but governance lags behind

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UK CIOs accelerate AI rollouts despite misaligned strategies, skills shortages and widening governance gaps, new research reveals.
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Pan Macmillan launches AI Academy to upskill staff

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Pan Macmillan has launched an internal AI Academy with Multiverse, training 20 staff in responsible AI to boost efficiency and reader reach.
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TCS named 2026 Top Employer across UK & Ireland

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Tata Consultancy Services named Top Employer in UK and Ireland for 2026, extending a 16-year UK streak and earning first Irish certification.
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It's not a gender gap, it's a confidence gap: Rethinking women's participation in the AI era

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In AI‑driven workplaces, women face less a barrier of access than of confidence - and early, everyday experimentation may prove decisive.
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This International Women's Day, lean on proof (of skill, of impact and of potential)

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This International Women's Day, experts urge proof of skills through hands-on practice to close confidence gaps and drive real career growth.
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The women who keep fintech clear, usable, and trusted

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Women in fintech comms quietly shape how digital finance is explained, tested and trusted, turning complex systems into everyday tools.
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International Women's Day: Accelerating women's leadership in UK tech

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On International Women's Day, UK tech leaders urge action as just GBP £0.02 of every GBP £1 in equity funding reaches female founders.
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Closing the gender gap in tech & telecoms

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Closing the gender gap in tech demands early action, visible role models and inclusive AI-era workplaces shaped with women at the centre.
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CIOs warn AI adoption is outpacing governance skills

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CIOs say AI adoption is racing ahead of governance, with skills gaps, risk fears and sustainability concerns stalling efforts to scale.
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UK Spring Statement: AI skills & cyber resilience focus

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UK Spring Statement wins tech sector praise for stability, but experts warn growth hinges on real progress in AI skills and cyber resilience.
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Closing the gender digital divide: Why women's voices must shape connectivity policy

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As Asia Pacific races ahead on 5G, experts warn women risk being left offline unless their voices shape digital policy from the start.
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Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers

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AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.
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The art of reinvention: How women can define success in the AI era

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In an AI-transformed workplace, women who embrace continuous reinvention and relevance over rank will define the next era of leadership.
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Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
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BBC Bitesize expands AI careers guide for teenagers

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BBC Bitesize expands its AI careers guide to help anxious UK teenagers understand the tech's role in future jobs and build confidence.
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Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters

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Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.
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Why the AI skills gap is an HR problem

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As AI reshapes work, HR's female-majority workforce risks being left behind, widening a skills gap in the very function meant to close it.
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Operationalising “gIve to gain” in the age of AI

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As AI booms, tech is wasting vital female talent; embracing 'give to gain' could close skills gaps, cut costs and build fairer systems.
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The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait

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Women hold just 28% of tech roles worldwide, a glaring gap experts warn is stifling innovation, ESG progress and global economic growth.