
There's some amazing stuff going on with AI in the UK. From its thriving AI startup ecosystem to its world-class universities, the UK really does have a lot to be positive about. But it faces massive challenges too – financing, regulation and the way it copes with the huge structural changes that AI promises to bring. Every week, AI consultants Matt Wilkinson and Niels Footman discuss some of the ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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On this week's show, Matt Wilkinson and Niels Footman discuss:
* UK tech investment enjoyed its strongest start to the year for four years, with AI accounting for nearly three-quarters of VC funding. How can the UK sustain this level of success?
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This week, Matt Wilkinson and Niels Footman discuss:
* The UK government's defence review has earmarked £5bn for the development of autonomous drones. Just how big a deal is this?
* How much water do UK data centres actually use? We dig into a co... more
In this week's episode, Matt Wilkinson and Niels Footman discuss:
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The UK is set to get its seventh PM in 10 years. Just how is AI policy likely to change under an Andy Burnham government?
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Demand for AI specialists is surging in the UK, wi... more
This week, Matt Wilkinson and Niels Footman discuss:
* New studies show that Brits are fast AI adopters but profound agentic sceptics. Meanwhile, 50% of productivity gains are lost to "botsitting". How can we make sense of it all?
* The US govern... more
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Most AI shows are either lots of hype or full-on doom. This one is neither. Each week Niels and Matt take the AI stories that actually matter in the UK and work through what they mean for the people who have to make real decisions. They are as happy to question a shaky productivity claim as they are to get excited about something genuinely useful, which is rare and refreshing. The analysis is sober without being dull, the British focus is a real point of difference, and the two of them have an e... more
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The show analyzes AI developments in the UK with a sharp focus on policy, industry, and practical implications for work and society. Across recent episodes, conversations orbit regulatory gaps, national strategy, and investments in compute and talent, alongside real-world risks like AI hallucinations, governance challenges, and the ethics of frontier models. The hosts frequently weigh the balance between public-sector adoption, private-sector innovation, and the economic and workforce implications, often tying news to broader systemic shifts in how AI is developed, funded, and deployed in the UK. A standout through-line is the emphasis on governance, upskilling, and responsible AI adoption, making it useful for listeners who want context on... more
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