John Schulman, a key figure in the creation of OpenAI's ChatGPT, has announced his departure from the company to join Anthropic, OpenAI's primary competitor. Schulman’s exit marks the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the prominent AI company in recent months.

Mindstone, an AI training platform and global community focused on practical AI applications, has partnered with Templar Advisors, a communications coaching and training firm specialising in financial services. This collaboration will grant Templar's extensive client base access to Mindstone's AI Competency Programme.

Roboteam is launching the second batch of its acceleration program for tech startups in September 2024. This program is free and designed for sole non-developers and even developers themselves who want to establish their own business but lack funding and co-founders. The first batch took place last year and helped founders from 5 different countries to launch their ideas. 

The UK government has unveiled a £32 million funding initiative targeting advancements in AI technology to mitigate train delays, expedite NHS prescription deliveries, and enhance training for construction workers.

Innovative payment solutions provider Ryft has announced a new partnership with Future Ticketing, a next-generation software solution for ticketing companies.

Following the recent OECD revelation that the UK might plummet to the bottom of the growth league by 2025, Aramex UK, a global logistics specialist, has called on the new Labour government to enhance support for SMEs aiming to expand internationally.

Blue Skies Space, a startup specialising in space science data for the global research community, has announced the upcoming launch of its Mauve science satellite in October 2025.

The latest Flexible Working Index - a report that analyses data across the flexible jobs market to track the biggest work trends now, and those set to shape the future of work – shows that demand for and supply of jobs offering flexible working hours is on the rise. 

The findings come as the new Labour Government throws its support behind more family-friendly jobs, with plans to give workers the right to flexible working hours as standard. 

Litera, a prominent provider of legal technology, unveiled a range of substantial updates and new features to its software suite, now incorporating more advanced integrations and user-friendly generative AI (GenAI) tools.

Cog ADHD, a new support app now available on iOS and Android, aims to provide relief to over 2.5 million Britons struggling to access ADHD treatment. Founded by Dom Longford, who has ADHD himself, the app connects users with a vast network of qualified therapists and clinical experts, offering an immersive platform to help manage ADHD on a daily basis.

Insurance brokerage firm Jensten has partnered with Manchester-based RegTech startup RiskSmart to enhance its risk management capabilities. After closing 2023 with 12 strategic acquisitions, including its largest yet, East Anglian-based One Broker Group, Jensten has continued its growth trajectory by announcing four more acquisitions this year, with further expansion plans in the works.

GTF Connect, the international event series run by Europe’s leading sustainable tech event GREENTECH FESTIVAL (GTF), returns to London this September.

First AML, a rapidly growing player in the anti-money laundering (AML) sector, has announced its latest integration with 3E, the cloud-native financial management and business operations platform designed for law firms by Elite.

Smart Pension, a prominent workplace pension provider in the UK, announced a new commercial agreement with STM Group. This deal involves the bulk transfer of members from the Options Workplace Pension Trust (OWPT) to the Smart Pension Master Trust.

MVision AI has announced that its MVision AI Segmentation (Contour+) application has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the "Image Segmentation Application Software" category. This milestone enables the integration of its cutting-edge image analysis algorithms into radiation therapy planning workflows across India.

A recent survey of 250 UK office landlords, commissioned by workspace provider infinitSpace, has shed light on the growing trend of converting traditional office spaces into flexible or coworking environments.

Small Business Saturday has unveiled plans for its upcoming national roadshow, set to shine a spotlight on small businesses across twenty-one towns and cities throughout the UK.

Trustly, a scaleup in open banking payments, is solidifying its foothold in the UK as it forges stronger ties with pivotal partners amid a surge in payment volumes and the widespread adoption of open banking technologies.

Definely, a legaltech startup, has unveiled Definely Vault, an AI-driven knowledge management tool poised to revolutionise how legal professionals tap into and utilise their firm's collective wisdom.

Cosine, a human reasoning lab focused on developing artificial general developers, has announced a significant achievement: a 30% score on the SWE-Bench, the industry’s standard for evaluating AI-driven software engineering skills.