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- 1ByteDance gained access to over 2,000 Nvidia B200 chips via Norway●China'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.
- 243% of UK Firms Hit by Cyber Breaches, Survey Finds▼Nearly Half of UK Firms Breached: 43% Hit, Says 2026 Survey
A 2026 survey reports that 43% of UK businesses have suffered a cybersecurity breach, meaning nearly half of British firms have been compromised. The finding highlights the scale of cyber risk facing companies, though details on which sectors, breach types or attack methods are involved were not given in the coverage.
- 3UK artists' AI copyright win offers lessons for Australia●AI Copyright Fight: Lessons from UK Artists for Australia High-profile UK creators successfully fought AI lobbying over
High-profile British creators have successfully pushed back against AI industry lobbying over the use of copyrighted works, a campaign now being studied as Australia weighs its own copyright reforms. Observers say the UK experience shows how artists' collective pressure can shape rules governing AI training on creative work, as Australian policymakers face similar demands from both creators and technology firms.
- 4ESET Report: Nearly Half of UK Small Businesses Breached●ESET: 49% of UK SMBs Breached, Experts Detail Fixes [2026]
Security firm ESET reports that 49% of UK small and medium-sized businesses have suffered a cyber breach, with security experts outlining practical measures companies can take to reduce risk. The findings highlight growing concern that smaller firms remain underprepared for cyberattacks despite rising threats, prompting calls for better basic protections such as staff training and stronger access controls.
- 5612,000 UK Firms Breached as Cyber Attack Rate Hits 43%▼612,000 UK Firms Breached as Rate Hits 43% [2026]
An estimated 612,000 UK companies have been breached, with the proportion of affected firms reaching 43% according to a 2026 figure. The numbers point to a sharp rise in cyber attacks against British businesses, with nearly half of companies reportedly hit. Security commentators are expected to debate the figures and what they mean for UK cyber resilience.
- 6Nscale lines up $35bn New York IPO with top law firms▼Latham, Milbank lead on British data centre startup Nscale’s $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.