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Merchants can now tweak storefront layouts and code in one workspace, as Shopify rolls out Canvas to cut reliance on design expertise.
Energy retailers could cut margin leakage and speed pricing decisions as Gorilla's new AI features plug into its commercial data engine.
Most consumers surveyed across six European markets would accept longer bank checks if that meant a lower chance of fraud, Fourthline found.
ChatGPT Plus and Pro users can now share their subscription allowances across partner software, cutting setup steps and password clutter.
The rollout starts with Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise users, as OpenAI aims to let persistent agents handle tasks across 4,000 apps.
The seven-day test suggests stablecoins could cut cross-border settlement delays, with funds reaching Visa in under an hour, even over a weekend.
Finance teams on Google Workspace can now keep reports and forecasts governed in one data layer without leaving Sheets.
A weak workforce skills base has left Britain behind peers, despite the strong policy and infrastructure for AI.
A lack of AI policies is leaving many staff afraid to use the tools safely, as 83% worry a mistake could cost them their jobs.
North East SMEs will get guidance on public sector contracts and cloud tools at a free Newcastle session with AWS and industry speakers.
Banks seeking faster system upgrades may benefit as Teciem adds two senior executives to steer technology and customer delivery.
Law firms can now use ChatGPT Enterprise to search governed iManage files without losing permissions, audit trails or version history.
The move underscores the distributor's UK commitment as sales and profit rise, while giving staff and partners a dedicated City base.
Most UK security chiefs say AI has tilted the cyber fight towards attackers, as critical flaw fixes still take more than a week.
Retailers risk weaker personalisation and wasted spend this peak season unless customer data is cleaned up before AI systems are switched on.
The no-code tool could speed up cash flow for tradespeople and sole traders who usually invoice after a job, with funds often arriving within one business day.
Early input on temporary works could help construction clients cut risk and improve productivity as the engineering veteran takes on the new role.
The funding will help Calterra track restored peatlands and woodlands for longer, cutting the cost of proving recovery to investors and land managers.
The addition broadens UK access to road-legal e-mopeds and motorcycles as registrations rise and local delivery speeds up to four days.
AI assistants may struggle to surface UK tech suppliers, as 77.5% of audited B2B websites lacked at least one basic machine-readable signal.