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Jun 3, 2026

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5 min read

Built in Europe jobs portal, CMA Google opt-out, Microsoft Scout

Balderton's Built in Europe launches with 19,781 AI startup jobs. The CMA forces Google to let UK publishers block AI summaries. Microsoft unveils Scout and MAI-Thinking-1 at Build 2026.

James Smith

Jun 1, 2026

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4 min read

GitHub Copilot billing changes today and Microsoft Build starts tomorrow

Three things every UK developer and founder needs to know this Monday morning.

James Smith

May 27, 2026

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5 min read

AI is coming for the Big Four and ScotRail's AI voice row returns

KPMG is scouting Silicon Valley AI startups before they can disrupt its business. OpenAI and Anthropic want a share of the £740bn consulting market. Plus ScotRail's AI voice row is back.

James Smith

May 21, 2026

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4 min read

UK AI funding hits £650M+, Recursive $4.65B

Two major UK AI funding rounds plus one prompt that will save you 3 hours this week.

James Smith

Articles

Aug 17, 2026

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4 min read

Britain sets child AI rules and UKRI funds explainability

New compute routes for UK teams, and a better way to evaluate AI performance.

James Smith

Aug 12, 2026

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4 min read

ChatGPT Ads Arrive in the UK

UK AI news for founders: ChatGPT Ads launch in Britain, Lumen Sovereign moves forward, Ryanair expands Gemini use, plus tools and jobs.

James Smith

Aug 3, 2026

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3 min read

Britain's AI chip race gets a $312m boost

UK AI news on OLIX's $312m round, new EU AI rules and DeepSeek's cheaper model, written for UK founders and operators today.

James Smith

Jul 29, 2026

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4 min read

Scottish rescue AI wins as NHS claims face scrutiny

Zelim wins KPMG's tech title, an NHS study raises questions about reported software impact, and major infrastructure investment talks continue in the AI sector.

James Smith

Jul 20, 2026

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4 min read

Britain Puts AI at the Cabinet Table

Today's UK AI brief covers the new cabinet AI post, China's governance push, Kimi K3, practical tools and current jobs.

James Smith

Jul 8, 2026

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4 min read

UK AI Funding Hits £12.6bn in Record First Half

OpenAI's three-model GPT-5.6 family goes public Thursday, plus £12.6bn in UK AI funding.

James Smith

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