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Bolt Insights maps how AI will reshape research by 2026

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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Bolt Insights predicts AI-driven, real-time insight, dynamic personas and a new strategist role for researchers will redefine the sector by 2026.
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Goertzel & Lanier clash over AI autonomy & control

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Ben Goertzel and Jaron Lanier clash over whether increasingly autonomous AI deserves moral standing or must always remain under human control.
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Wakam UK names Philip Ward Group CFO amid UK growth

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Wakam UK promotes Philip Ward to Group CFO as its UK portfolio hits GBP £400 million, backed by a 197% solvency ratio and strong partner scores.
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Regulated sectors & legal teams tipped to lead AI 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Heavily regulated sectors and in-house legal teams are set to spearhead enterprise AI in 2026, turning compliance into a competitive edge.
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How to fix your data centre's credibility problem

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Data centres can't PR their way out of scrutiny; only clear, consistent brands will rebuild trust in power-hungry infrastructure.
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Private markets race to modernise tech amid AI & rules

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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AI, data and 'governance intelligence' set to transform private markets as regulators, LPs and retail investors demand real-time transparency.
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Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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A leading fraud expert says the FCA's new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.
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Pharmacy2U wins first UK online pharmacy B Corp nod

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Pharmacy2U becomes the UK's first online pharmacy to gain B Corp status after scoring 91.4 in a global social and environmental audit.
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Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Energy efficiency in buildings has surged to the top of global infrastructure agendas as organisations chase decarbonisation and lower costs.
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Non-profits plan AI push but lag on back-office reform

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Non-profits rush to embed AI in strategy, but new research shows manual workflows and fragmented systems threaten to blunt the benefits.
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Sage predicts trust & agentic AI will reshape channel

Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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Sage's Gretchen O'Hara says trust and agentic AI will determine which channel partners win, grow and keep customers by 2026.
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UK firms overconfident on EU AI Act as fines mount

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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UK firms most confident on EU AI Act readiness yet report more fines and contract turmoil than German and French rivals, study finds.
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Io.net unveils dynamic token model for DePIN AI GPUs

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Io.net unveils a dynamic token model to tie IDE rewards to real AI GPU usage after processing over $20m in decentralised compute leases.
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AI bubble cools as HR shifts to outcomes & new roles

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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document management
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data analytics
AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.
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Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
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NCC Group to secure 21X's regulated digital asset bourse

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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NCC Group will secure 21X's EU-licensed digital asset exchange with managed detection, response and incident handling services.
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UK shoppers want AI for deliveries but demand transparency & choice

Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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supply chain
UK shoppers want AI for real-time delivery tracking and returns but demand transparency and human support for trust and control over choices.
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Cardano Foundation appoints Stephen Wood as Chief Financial Officer

Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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cfo
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transparency
The Cardano Foundation has appointed Stephen Wood as CFO to lead financial strategy and risk management for the Swiss blockchain organisation.
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4 real AI shifts that will define procurement in 2026

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI will transform procurement with specialised models, transparent governance, autonomous agents, and new security standards boosting trust and efficiency.
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AI tools now essential as Europe tightens anti-money laundering rules

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data privacy
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Europe's new anti-money laundering rules mandate AI integration, as legacy systems fail to meet rising financial crime challenges and regulatory standards.