Pressure to exploit artificial intelligence is defying attempts, even by its creators, to control it, says IAN RITCHIE The fourth Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit was held recently in India, following others in the UK, South Korea, and France, each one with a subtle change of title. The first, held at Bletchley Park in 2023, was […]
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Making Tax Digital is here. Are you ready?
A big change in filing accounts is about to come into effect, says FRASER CAMPBELL Landlords, sole traders and the self-employed are being urged to prepare for ‘the death of the traditional tax return’ in April. Those with gross income above £50,000 per year will have to comply with a new Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime. […]
Sarwar must address elephant in the room
The Scottish Labour leader cannot avoid the influence of Westminster on the Scottish elections, writes TERRY MURDEN After calling for the Prime Minister to resign, Anas Sarwar declared that the Scottish election was about Scotland and that he was quite capable of looking after the shop without the distraction of his party’s turmoil south of […]
Administration can be a route to rebirth
There are numerous options available when a business hits choppy waters, writes KAREN LITTLE According to the Insolvency Service, company administrations in the UK between December and January jumped by 41% to 151, highlighting the mounting financial pressure facing businesses. However, calling in administrators does not necessarily mean they have reached the end of the […]
Why UK firms must heed EU’s AI regulation
Despite Brexit, companies in the UK will be affected by EU regulation on artificial intelligence, writes SIMON ROUDH Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from novelty to necessity in record time. From automating customer service, to screening CVs and generating marketing content, AI tools are now embedded in everyday business operations and, inevitably, regulation is catching […]