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- 1ByteDance gained access to over 2,000 Nvidia B200 chips through Norway●China's ByteDance gained access to over 2k Nvidia B200 chips through Norway
A corporate filing reportedly reveals that ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, gained access to more than 2,000 Nvidia B200 chips through Nscale's data center in Norway, with a Singaporean subsidiary called Spring contributing 73 percent of the UK neocloud company's 2025 revenue. The arrangement raises fresh questions over how Chinese firms reach restricted Nvidia hardware despite US export controls.
- 2Teachers report 'horrendous stress' as AI rates their work at Euan Blair firm●Teachers at Euan Blair firm report ‘horrendous stress’ after AI used to rate their work
Teachers working for Multiverse, the apprenticeships company founded by Euan Blair, son of former UK prime minister Tony Blair, say they are suffering 'horrendous stress' after artificial intelligence was used to assess and rate their work. The allegations raise concerns about workplace monitoring and the fairness of algorithmic performance evaluations. The company, which trains apprentices as an alternative to university, is facing scrutiny over how the system was introduced and what support staff were given.
- 3British celebrities defeat AI firms over copyright, warn Australia▼British celebrities beat AI companies lobbying to get free use of their work. They have a warning for Australia
British celebrities have won their lobbying campaign against AI companies seeking free use of creative work, and are now cautioning Australia against adopting similar exemptions. Their intervention signals that artists' pressure can shape government policy on AI and copyright, with the UK debate serving as a warning for other countries weighing tech-friendly rules that would let firms train models on creative work without payment.
- 4Teachers report 'horrendous stress' as AI rates their work at Euan Blair firm▼Teachers at Euan Blair firm report 'horrendous stress' after AI used to rate their work https://www.theguardian.com/tech
Teachers working for Multiverse, the apprenticeship company founded by Euan Blair, son of former UK prime minister Tony Blair, say they have suffered 'horrendous stress' after artificial intelligence was used to assess and rate their work. The claims, reported by the Guardian, have sparked criticism of AI-driven workplace monitoring and performance evaluation in the education sector, with commentators questioning the fairness and impact of algorithmic judgments on staff wellbeing.
- 5Beaverbrooks boss urges government to give businesses a break●Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses 'a bit of a break' https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/se
The chief executive of UK jewellery retailer Beaverbrooks has called on the government to ease the burden on businesses, saying firms need "a bit of a break". The appeal comes amid ongoing pressure on British retailers from rising costs and is being discussed as part of a wider debate over business taxation and support ahead of the budget.
- 6UK Environment Agency Opens Consultation on Environmental Enforcement●Evolving Environmental Enforcement: What the Environment Agency's Latest Consultation Means for Busi
The UK Environment Agency has launched a consultation on changes to how environmental rules are enforced, according to a legal analysis by law firm Clyde & Co. The piece examines what the proposals could mean for businesses, particularly those in regulated sectors such as energy, construction and waste, that must comply with environmental permitting and enforcement regimes. Details of the proposed measures and their implications for compliance obligations remain to be set out in full.
- 7Quantum Blockchain Advances Bitcoin Mining Tests, Wins US Patent Allowance▼Quantum Blockchain Technologies Advances Bitcoin Mining Tests and Receives US Patent Allowance
Quantum Blockchain Technologies, a UK-listed firm, says it is advancing bitcoin mining trials and has received a notice of allowance for a US patent related to its mining technology. The announcement covers progress in live testing alongside formal recognition of its intellectual property in the United States, developments the company is presenting to investors.