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.
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.
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).
UKTN: Two fifths of UK crypto investors report blocked payments
Two fifths of UK crypto investors have had payments blocked or delayed by their bank when trying to buy digital assets, according to new research.
TechRepublic: TIOBE Index for August 2025: Top 10 Most Popular Programming Languages
In a list of the top 10 programming languages, Python continues to extend its lead.
UKTN: Majority of UK consumers don’t trust digital ID, research finds
Consumers in the UK are among the least trusting of digital ID solutions