EY’s European Financial Services AI Survey finds more than a third of companies have no plans in place to train employees in emerging GenAI technologies

The recent AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park revealed fears about artificial intelligence (AI) being one of the most significant threats to humanity, possibly capable of eradicating human existence. The summit brought together politicians, executives, and thinkers to discuss the future of AI and create a safety roadmap.

The UK Government is paving the way towards a successful future in IT as it ramps up digital skills with 2,500 new tech recruits. The new recruits will be in digital roles in government by June 2025 through new apprenticeship and early talent programmes, the Cabinet Office has announced.

This new initiative announced by the Government is being kickstarted by the new digital apprenticeship programme, which will support the recruitment of 500 early career entrants into digital roles this financial year across government.