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- 1British celebrities win lobbying fight against AI firms over copyrightβBritish celebrities beat AI companies lobbying to get free use of their work. They have a warning for Australia
A group of British celebrities has successfully lobbied against proposals that would have allowed AI companies to freely use their creative work for training. The campaign succeeded in the UK, and the celebrities are now warning Australia not to adopt similar rules as it considers its own approach to AI and copyright. The case is being watched closely by artists and tech firms worldwide.
- 2ByteDance gained access to over 2,000 Nvidia B200 chips via NorwayβChina's ByteDance gained access to over 2k Nvidia B200 chips through Norway
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, reportedly gained access to more than 2,000 Nvidia B200 AI chips through Nscale's data center operations in Norway, according to a filing. A Singaporean subsidiary reportedly contributed 73% of the UK neocloud provider's 2025 revenue. The arrangement raises fresh questions about how Chinese firms obtain restricted US AI hardware despite export controls.
- 343% of UK Firms Hit by Cyber Breaches in 2026 SurveyβNearly Half of UK Firms Breached: 43% Hit, Says 2026 Survey
A new survey finds that 43% of UK companies experienced a cybersecurity breach, meaning nearly half of British firms have been compromised. The figure highlights the scale of cyber threats facing businesses in the UK and is likely to fuel debate about corporate security investment and regulation.
- 4ESET: 49% of UK SMBs Report Security BreachesβESET: 49% of UK SMBs Breached, Experts Detail Fixes [2026]
ESET research indicates that 49% of UK small and medium-sized businesses have experienced a security breach, with experts outlining practical steps companies can take to improve their defences. The findings highlight growing pressure on smaller firms to strengthen cybersecurity despite limited budgets and in-house expertise.
- 5612,000 UK Firms Breached as Attack Rate Hits 43%β612,000 UK Firms Breached as Rate Hits 43% [2026]
New figures indicate that 612,000 UK companies suffered cyber breaches in 2026, with the breach rate reaching 43% of firms. If accurate, this would represent a significant deterioration in the UK's cybersecurity posture, affecting businesses of all sizes. Business groups and security professionals are likely to press for stronger protections and better incident reporting as the scale of the problem becomes clearer.
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A Tokyo-based startup is set to launch a brokerage service allowing investors in the United States and Britain to trade shares of unlisted Japanese companies. The move opens a new channel for overseas capital into Japan's private startup market, where retail and institutional investors have historically had limited access to pre-IPO firms.
- 7Nscale lines up $35bn New York IPO with top law firmsβLatham, Milbank lead on British data centre startup Nscaleβs $35bn New York IPO
British data centre startup Nscale is preparing a New York IPO valuing the company at around $35bn, with law firms Latham & Watkins and Milbank taking lead roles on the deal. The listing would mark one of the largest public market debuts by a UK-founded technology company in the United States, underscoring surging investor interest in AI infrastructure and data centre capacity.