6 cool examples of artificial intelligence use in business
6 cool examples of artificial intelligence use in business

Artificial intelligence is one of those technologies that always seemed to lurk somewhere just over the horizon, promising much but perennially underdelivering. In the blink of an eye all that changed.

NASA-inspired DIY educational space rover kit

Geek Club and CircuitMess have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their space exploration-themed project, aimed at educating individuals aged eleven and older about engineering, AI, and coding.

Gartner predicts Cloud will drive $1.1T IT spend across Europe

Gartner has forecasted that IT spending will reach $1.1 trillion in 2024, driven by investments in Cloud security and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). This is expected to result in an increase in overall expenditure on IT services across Europe.

Stockoss secures €4m seed funding to modernise warehousing

Stockoss, a Paris-based logistics technology startup, has raised €4m in seed funding led by London-based VC Pi Labs.

Immersive language-learning platform for students in the UK

GoStudent launches GoStudent VR in the UK – an immersive, tutor-led, VR language learning platform that is set to transform how students engage with new languages.

Six ways payment orchestration boosts ROI for businesses

When the average business uses two to three payment providers, it’s no surprise they aren’t getting the best ROI from their payments.

Glox Therapeutics secures £4.3M seed funding

Glox Therapeutics, a firm creating precision antibiotic therapies from natural bacteriocins, has secured £4.3 million in seed funding.

Help for British SMEs leading the way on net zero air travel

British aerospace SMEs are poised to benefit from a new funding programme announced by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).

Older entrepreneurs are leading the way in tech breakthroughs

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, a notable shift has emerged: the rise of entrepreneurs over the age of 50. This demographic, often overlooked in the youth-centric tech industry, is proving to be a formidable force, bringing a wealth of experience, resilience, and innovation to the startup ecosystem.

Revolutionising mental health care for youth

Lisa Franke, Founder, and CEO of Maxim VR, shares her compelling journey of breaking free with a young child from an abusive relationship and her unwavering commitment to building a nurturing virtual environment, blending VR, AI, and Peer-to-Peer support for children and teens struggling with mental health challenges.

4 Key Changes to Consider if Your Startup is Enjoying a Hypergrowth Phase

Hypergrowth, a term that’s as exhilarating as it is daunting for founders, is a phase that a select few startups experience. It’s that impressive period where everything you’ve planned, pitched, and pivoted towards starts to materialise at an almost overwhelming pace.

11 online business ideas with low startup costs

Many budding entrepreneurs give up on their dreams because of the high startup costs. The good news is that you can launch many businesses with little money. All you need is perseverance, consistency, and hard work. Here are 11 ideas with low costs that can breathe life into your entrepreneurial dream.

Wise shows resilience in spite of the economy and pricing changes

London-based unicorn Wise, who are a big player in the modern money transfer market, have amassed a market cap of around £7 billion. The startup is continually proving to be a very financially healthy and profitable company that caught wind of the fintech movement.

Advanced electronic nose ‘sniffs out’ biological soil health

PES Technologies is developing an electronic nose designed to assess soil health, capable of delivering results to a farmer’s phone within five minutes.

Sunswap: How one startup is cleaning up chilled delivery

In an industrial estate on the outskirts of London, a team of engineers is pioneering a green revolution in cold-goods delivery. An ambitious startup, Sunswap, has developed innovative technology to eliminate diesel emissions from refrigerated transport. Backed by Barclays and the Clean Growth Fund, their zero-emission vision is now being embraced by major industry players.

Global Entrepreneurs Week: a spotlight on disruptive technologies

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, certain innovations stand out for their potential to disrupt and transform entire industries.

UK business confidence falls to its lowest in 2023, but inflation softens

In October, the Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook reported a decline in UK business confidence, reaching its lowest point this year. The net balance of firms anticipating growth over the next year dropped to +37%, a decrease from +40% in June and +43% in February.

How your brand can launch an awesome AI experience for your customers

WOLF Qanawat, the British audio entertainment communities app which I head up, recently launched its first customised AI Virtual Assistant, named Yasmine. The development marks a significant milestone for our UK-based startup, which has rapidly grown into one of the largest online communities for the Arabic-speaking market.

Manual data processes hindering growth for 87% of scaleups

Jitterbit recently disclosed findings from its comprehensive research titled ‘Integrate to Scale: How Leading Emerging Enterprises are Automating Their Way to Success’.

Mirror mirror on the wall – who has the best AI personal trainer of all?

MAGIC AI is the UK’s first personal trainer that uses AI to track and train its users.