Finextra: Banks set to accelerate spend on AI as productivity surges
Lloyds Banking Group annual study reveals a sharp rise in AI adoption and impact, with 59% of institutions reporting improved productivity from AI.
eWeek: Goldman Sachs: AI’s Job Hit Will Be Brief as Productivity Rises
There has been a lot of talk about AI putting many people out of jobs.
Finextra: Nato nations to launch Defence, Security and Resilience Bank
Global banks are backing a new bank that is being set up to support NATO countries and their allies finance their defence needs.
City AM: Younger Brits turn to AI for financial advice
Brits are increasingly turning to AI tools to access financial tips as the “advice gap” grows wider.
UKTN: NHS trials AI tool to speed up patient discharges
An AI system being developed at an NHS Trust aims to reduce waiting times and get patients discharged faster.
Tech Xplore: 200 Gbps 6G wireless link successfully demonstrated
6G wireless progress being made with 200Gbps link being demonstrated!
eWeek: 71% of Americans Say AI Could ‘Put People Out of Work Permanently’
Most Americans now see artificial intelligence as a threat to their livelihoods, with 71% fearing it could permanently wipe out jobs.
Finextra: CommBank reverses plan to replace call centre staff with AI
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has rowed back its decision to cut 45 contact centre jobs after finding that the AI-powered “voice-bot” designed to reduce calls… Read More »Finextra: CommBank reverses plan to replace call centre staff with AI
TechRepublic: Google Claims One Gemini AI Prompt Uses Five Drops of Water
A lot of talk has gone into the environmental and energy impact of AI (in particular generative AI).
Cybersecurity Dive: Research shows AI agents are highly vulnerable to hijacking attacks
Some of the most widely used AI agents and assistants from Microsoft, Google, OpenAI and other major companies are susceptible to being hijacked with little… Read More »Cybersecurity Dive: Research shows AI agents are highly vulnerable to hijacking attacks