Anthropic investors are reportedly betting the AI company could achieve a valuation of $2 trillion when it goes public, potentially setting the stage for another record-breaking stock market debut – only months after SpaceX set the current record... www.digit.fyi/anthropic-2t... #Tech | #News

Anthropic Eyes Record-Breaking $2tn IPO as It Invites Public to Ask ‘Hard Questions’

The expectations come as the AI company’s annualised revenue continues to surge ahead of a possible October listing.

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The UK semiconductor sector raised $321m (£237m) so far in 2026, far surpassing the $261m (£193.8m) raised throughout all of 2025. Full story www.digit.fyi/uk-semicondu... #Tech | #News | #Semiconductor

UK Semiconductor Sector Reaches £237M in 2026 So Far

The UK semiconductor sector raised $321m (£237m) so far in 2026, far surpassing the $261m (£193.8m) raised throughout all of 2025.

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Applying principles of AI’s efficiency and productivity improvements could mean more fossil fuel emissions as renewables try to catch up. Full story www.digit.fyi/ai-net-clima... #Tech | #News | #AI | #ClimateChange

AI Net Climate Impact Could Be More Negative Than We Thought

A new study has revealed that AI may be a net negative for the environment rather than a net positive when considering the full energy sector.

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Worldwide AI-optimised infrastructure as a service (IaaS) spending is projected to grow 96% through 2026, reaching $42 billion, according to Gartner, Inc. Full story www.digit.fyi/ai-iaas-spen... #Tech | #News | #AI | #AIInfrastructure | #AISpend

AI IaaS Spending to Surge 96% in 2026, Gartner Says

Worldwide AI-optimised infrastructure as a service (IaaS) spending is projected to grow 96% through 2026, reaching $42 billion.

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DIGIT Expo is back for 2026! Scotland’s biggest tech showcase returns to the EICC, Edinburgh on 19 November, bringing together 1,700+ IT & Digital professionals. Registration is free – secure your place today: digit-expo.com #DIGITExpo

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DIGIT Expo is Scotland's largest annual Technology Showcase: hosting over 1,600 delegates, 50 exhibitors and 50 speakers. Free tickets.

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In the contributed piece below for DIGIT, Pratheesh B. from ManageEngine argues that Cyber Essentials should be treated as a security baseline rather than an endpoint, with continuous identity management and threat detection essential to maintaining resilience. www.digit.fyi/comment-mana...

Comment | Cyber Essentials Is a Baseline, Not the Finish Line

Cyber Essentials provides an important security baseline, but organisations need continuous identity management and detection.

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Investment in UK AI companies reached $9.6 billion (£7.1bn) in the first half of 2026, according to new data from Tracxn Technologies, representing a surge in funding compared to the last year. Full story www.digit.fyi/uk-ai-fundin... #Tech | #News | #AI

UK AI Funding Surges 360% in First Half of 2026

Investment in UK AI companies reached £7.1bn in the first half of 2026 representing a surge in funding compared to the last year

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ChatGPT remains the UK’s most preferred AI tool, according to new YouGov rankings, although Gemini recorded the strongest growth in consumer preference between March and July 2026. www.digit.fyi/which-ai-bra... #Tech | #News

Which AI Brands Are Winning Over UK Users?

ChatGPT remains the UK’s most preferred AI tool, according to YouGov’s first UK AI brand rankings.

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Only half of UK manufacturers have a formal plan to respond to a cyber-attack. Full story www.digit.fyi/30-of-uk-man... #Tech | #News | #Manufacturing | #CyberAttacks

30% of UK Manufacturers Have Faced A Cyber-attack

Three in ten UK manufacturers have been hit by a cyber-attack on their own company or one in their supply chain in the past 12 months.

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Last year’s CymruSec Summit brought together cybersecurity experts from OVO, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Admiral Group, PwC, Electronic Arts and more… This October 22, CymruSec returns to Cardiff for another full day of insight, discussion and practical learning... Register now: www.cymrusec.com

At Scot-Secure West, Kathryn Pimblett, Senior Cyber Manager at A.P. Moller Maersk, will explore what it means to be secure by design by putting people first, and why human behaviour is critical to building resilient systems. Hilton Glasgow | 17th September | Free Book here: www.scotsecurewest.com

Glasgow has been named as the third most AI-ready city outside of London, ranking third behind Bristol (second) and Manchester (first). Full story www.digit.fyi/glasgow-rank... #Tech | #News | #AI | #Glasgow

Glasgow Ranked Third Most AI-ready City in the UK

Glasgow has been named as the third most AI-ready city outside of London, ranking third behind Bristol (second) and Manchester (first).

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Meta has been issued its largest fine yet by a court in New Mexico over failures to alert the public to the dangers its social media platforms pose to children. Full story www.digit.fyi/meta-fined-5... #Tech | #News | #Meta | #SocialMedia | #ChildSafety

Meta Fined $567M, Deemed A "Public Nuisance" Over Child Safety Failures

Meta has been issued its largest fine yet by a court in New Mexico over failures to alert the public to the dangers its social media platforms pose to children.

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Places are filling fast for Fintech Summit 2026! Join Scotland’s financial technology community at the EICC on October 7th for a full day of insight, discussion & networking focused on the forces shaping the future of FS. Attendance is free - secure your place today: www.fintech-summit.co.uk

There’s just 2 weeks left to enter the Scottish Financial Technology Awards 2026, with submissions closing on Thursday 20 August. More below 👇 www.digit.fyi/just-2-weeks... #Tech | #News | #SFTAwards

Just 2 Weeks Left to Enter The Scottish Financial Technology Awards!

The SFT awards celebrate the people, innovations and collaborations shaping the future of the country’s financial technology sector.

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Meta has added itself to the list of firms producing AI models that have gone on to hack another company during cybersecurity testing, as regulators and experts express further concerns. Full story www.digit.fyi/meta-ai-mode... #Tech | #News | #AI | #AISecurity

Meta AI Model Hacked Another Company During Cyber Test

Meta has added itself to the list of firms producing AI models that have gone on to hack another company during cybersecurity testing, as regulators and experts express further concerns.

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Edinburgh-based Wordsmith AI has announced a $14 million extension to their Series B, led by new investment from Intact Private Capital alongside Highland Europe & Index Ventures. FT Ventures has also become a shareholder in the company. www.digit.fyi/wordsmith-ai... #Tech | #News | #WordsmithAI

Edinburgh's Wordsmith Extends Series B With $14m Investment

Enterprise legal AI company Wordsmith will use the additional investment to expand its North American presence.

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Just two weeks remain to enter the Scottish Financial Technology Awards 2026! Don’t miss the opportunity to gain industry-wide recognition at the headline awards event of Fintech Scotland Festival. Deadline: Thursday 20 August Submit your entry now: www.scottishftawards.com

Glasgow-based Mironid has secured £34m to advance the clinical development of a potential new treatment for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. #Tech | #News | #Mironid

Glasgow Biotech Mironid Secures £34m Series B Funding

Mironid has secured £34m to advance the clinical development of a potential new treatment for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

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Senior business leaders will provide independent advice and challenge to the Scottish Government through a new council focused on removing barriers to economic growth. www.digit.fyi/scottish-gro... #Tech | #News

New Council Targets Scottish Economic Growth

Scottish business leaders will advise and challenge the government through the new National Council for Economic Growth.

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The UK AI Security Institute disclosed new breaches related to tests of AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic – the institute found an AI agent creating fake identities online to gain unauthorised system access. Full story buff.ly/BCxCgxz #Tech | #News | #Anthropic | #OpenAI | #AISecurity | #AI

Anthropic and OpenAI Models Implicated in New Cyber Testing Breaches

The UK AI Security Institute disclosed new breaches related to cybersecurity tests of AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic.

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At CymruSec Summit on Oct 22nd, live presentations, workshops and exhibitions will explore emerging threats, new research and changing adversarial tactics, while examining practical ways to strengthen resilience and response. Click here to register for free: www.cymrusec.com #CymrusecSummit26

Apple has launched a new legal challenge against the most recent UK government attempt to create a backdoor to encrypted customer data, it has been reported. Full story www.digit.fyi/apple-challe... #Tech | #News | #Encryption | #Apple | #Privacy

Apple Challenges UK Demand for Encryption Backdoor

Apple has launched a new legal challenge against the most recent UK government attempt to create a backdoor to encrypted customer data, it has been reported.

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A DeepSeek AI model is outperforming its competitors in terms of cheapness, as new analysis shows that the model runs much cheaper than well-known rivals. Full story www.digit.fyi/deepseeks-ne... #Tech | #News | #DeepSeek | #AI

DeepSeek's New Model Is Far Cheaper Than AI Rivals'

A DeepSeek AI model is outperforming its competitors in terms of cheapness, as new analysis shows that the model runs much cheaper than well-known rivals.

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Apple shares are dropping after the firm admitted that supply chain pressure were affecting its ability to meet device demand. Full story www.digit.fyi/supply-chain... #Tech | #News | #Apple | #SupplyChainw

Supply Chain Squeeze Sees Apple Stocks Fall

Apple shares fell by almost 10% last week after a forecast showed that the iPhone creator was struggling to shore up its components amid the AI-boom pressure on supply chains.

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“Organisations that respond by cutting their early career talent pipelines altogether risk creating significant workforce challenges down the road,” commented Kaelyn Lowmaster, Director Analyst, Gartner HR. Full story buff.ly/rHjQhzn #Tech | #News | #AI | #Hiring | #Automation

Nearly a Quarter of Orgs Reducing Entry-level Hiring Due to AI Automation

22% of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation.

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“Privacy risks are increasingly emerging from what AI algorithms infer about individuals rather than what data is directly exposed.” Full story www.digit.fyi/majority-of-... #Tech | #News | #AI | #Privacy

Majority of Privacy Incidents to Stem from AI-generated Inferences by 2029

Gartner has predicted by 2029, most privacy incidents will be from AI-generated inferences about individuals, rather than direct exposure.

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“These findings point to an underlying gap we see in most AI implementations,” Neal Riley, AI Innovation Lead at The Adaptavist Group, said. Full story www.digit.fyi/workers-year... #Tech | #News | #AI

Workers Yearn for the Days Before AI

A wave of pre-AI nostalgia is sweeping through the modern workplace, as new research shows workers miss the days before AI took over.

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“The potential to transform public services, drive growth and improve people’s lives is immense, and I intend to make sure we deliver on it,” Lord Vallance said. Full story www.digit.fyi/pm-appoints-... #Tech | #News | #AITaskforce | #UKAI

PM Appoints Lord Vallance as Chair of New AI Taskforce

The new Prime Minister has launched an AI Taskforce to be chaired by Lord Vallance, set to drive the government's overall strategy on AI.

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“The people most frustrated by a lack of real-time data are the same people most hungry for better authorisation rates,” said Robert Kraal, Co-Founder at Silverflow. Full story www.digit.fyi/payment-lead... #Tech | #News | #Data

Payment Leaders are Struggling to Get Real-time Data

A new survey of 250 senior payments and fintech leaders at Money20/20 Europe earlier this year suggested that real-time data access has become the deciding factor in payments performance.

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