The UK government has been urged to develop a national AI sovereignty strategy to strengthen domestic artificial intelligence capabilities, protect strategic interests, and ensure the country captures greater economic value from AI innovation. The Council for Science and Technology (CST) warns that without coordinated action, the UK could become a major customer of AI technologies…

NTT DATA is highlighting a critical challenge in enterprise artificial intelligence: transforming disconnected AI experiments into scalable business solutions that deliver measurable results. Its latest Insights and Vision Report reveals that 59% of survey respondents said their AI initiatives remained confined to small pilots or isolated business functions, highlighting the persistent gap between AI experimentation…

GovTech Singapore and Google DeepMind have developed an on-device AI scam detection system powered by a fine-tuned Gemma model to identify suspicious conversations while keeping personal messages on users’ devices. The technical architecture was presented at Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) 2026 as part of the National AI Partnership with the Singapore Government. The initiative…

Autonomous AI agents are transforming enterprise automation, but businesses need stronger AI governance, data security, and human oversight to manage the risks of automated decision-making. According to Marinela Profi, Global Market Strategy Lead for AI Agents and Generative AI at SAS, organisations must build clear controls into AI architecture before allowing autonomous systems to execute…

Artificial intelligence is becoming a major financial driver for Deutsche Telekom, which plans to save €2.5 billion through AI and automation by 2030. The German telecommunications giant is expanding AI across its operations, from customer service and mobile network management to software development and business administration. Announced at the company’s AI Investor Day in Bonn…

 The Council of Europe and Microsoft have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), responsible technology development, human rights, and digital governance. The agreement establishes a framework for exploring joint initiatives that support democracy, the rule of law, and inclusive technological innovation. The signing ceremony took place at the…

Microsoft is calling for stronger AI security, data controls, and system-level testing as governments accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence. The recommendations, outlined in Microsoft’s 2026 Digital Defense Report, focus on helping public-sector organizations deploy AI while maintaining control over sensitive government data. The report highlights several key measures for government AI adoption, including stricter…

Public transportation is getting an AI upgrade. MIT Transit Lab has secured $2.1 million from Google.org to develop a new AI platform designed to help transit agencies respond faster, manage disruptions, and keep passengers better informed. The funding will support the Public Transit Intelligence Hub (PTIQ), an ambitious three-year project that aims to bring data…

Meta is taking its Muse AI assistant beyond simple conversations, transforming it into a powerful AI business agent capable of connecting software, analysing company data, and automating everyday tasks for small businesses. With new commercial software connectors, Meta Muse for Small Business is designed to become more than an AI chatbot. The platform can connect…

Multi-agent AI is moving supply chains beyond prediction and into execution, allowing specialised AI agents to monitor disruptions, coordinate decisions, and carry out operational tasks with limited human intervention. For years, supply chain technology has focused on giving planners better visibility. Dashboards show where shipments are, forecasting systems identify potential shortages, and optimisation platforms recommend…