What autonomous vehicles reveal about the hidden infrastructure powering the next era of AI
Autonomous vehicles are evolving from isolated software challenges into fully integrated systems powered by physical AI. As end-to-end neural networks, simulation environments and edge compute converge, autonomy becomes a proving ground for the broader infrastructure demands of intelligent machines in the physical world. Autonomous vehicles are not new. Their promise has circulated for decades, bolstered […]
Episode 5 – When AI Buys Your Next Car
Johan Sundstrand – CEO and founder of Phyron – isn’t just talking about the future, he’s building it, one automated car video at a time. In this episode, we dive into how AI is transforming auto retail and why your next car dealer might be an algorithm with excellent taste.
AI needs fuel, not fortune-telling telling, to drive better decisions
Real-time data streaming is unlocking a new paradigm in executive leadership. Intuition may once have sufficed, but artificial intelligence demands something sharper: the ability to think fast with precision data that is always current. There was a time when gut instinct was enough. A seasoned executive could read the room, trust their experience, and move […]
If AI is taking notes, who is still learning to listen?
Clinician-facing AI tools are shifting from passive data capture to active decision support. Tandem Health is at the frontier of this change, and its Director for the UK and Ireland, Dr Katie Baker, is working to ensure that AI augments, rather than erodes, clinical expertise. A quiet revolution is happening in healthcare, and it is […]
Why architecture needs AI more than ever
With foundation models unlocking new potential across the built environment, architecture and construction are finally ready for AI. However, instead of replacing creativity, Nemetschek’s strategy is to augment it, focusing on ethical deployment, real-world workflows, and accelerating access to domain expertise. Digital technology has promised to transform the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) industry […]
The rise of agentic AI and the end of business as usual
As AI evolves from reactive chatbots to autonomous agents, organisations are beginning to rewire how work is delegated, orchestrated and delivered. The shift is creating measurable gains in productivity while raising more profound questions about infrastructure, responsibility and long-term competitiveness. The promise of artificial intelligence has always hinted at something more than automation. For decades, […]
How low-code AI is turning IT departments into strategic powerhouses
Low-code AI and machine learning tools are quietly transforming the way IT teams operate, shifting them from reactive support functions to proactive, data-driven enablers of business value. With greater accessibility, reduced complexity, and minimal reliance on data scientists, these tools are helping organisations unlock the hidden intelligence within their infrastructure. Across every sector, analytics has […]
How Spatial AI is rewriting reality for the physical world
Spatial AI is moving beyond simulation and scene recognition to become a foundational technology for understanding, interpreting and acting within real-world environments. As physical and digital worlds converge, it is set to reshape how businesses design, automate and interact with space itself. It is tempting to think of Spatial AI as another layer in the […]
Building trusted data foundations to unlock enterprise AI at scale
AI cannot deliver value if built on chaotic, ungoverned data. Enterprises must take a strategic approach to data classification, hygiene, and security to ensure their AI initiatives are accurate, resilient, and accountable. Executives might not want to hear it, but many organisations are sitting on chaotic data sprawl. It is duplicated, unclassified, inconsistent, and often […]
Journalists turn to AI to stay ahead but not out of the loop
Journalism is entering a new phase of AI adoption, one shaped less by disruption and more by pragmatism. A new global survey of 29 newsrooms by AI transcription software provider Trint reveals that, in 2025, the primary role of generative AI in journalism will be to improve operational efficiency rather than redefine editorial strategy or […]
AI breathes new life into digital heart models for atrial fibrillation care
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed an artificial intelligence tool capable of creating synthetic but medically realistic models of heart scarring, potentially transforming how doctors plan treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common heart rhythm disorder. The study, published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, shows how AI can overcome a fundamental […]
AI turns camera operator as students reimagine grassroots football
A group of student footballers and computer scientists at the University of Bristol have secured funding for an AI-powered invention that could transform how grassroots sport is filmed and analysed. Pitchside AI, developed by a team of undergraduates who play for the university’s football club, uses artificial intelligence to automatically track play using a smartphone […]
AI gives retailers new eyes without the cameras
A quiet revolution is reshaping how physical spaces are analysed and understood. As artificial intelligence (AI) matures and grows more capable, it is increasingly displacing the sensors, cameras and physical infrastructure traditionally used to understand footfall. The latest step in this evolution comes from British startup Yellow Sub AI, which has launched a software-only platform […]
Why prompt engineering holds the key to enterprise AI
Prompt engineering is emerging as a critical discipline for bridging the gap between generative AI’s capabilities and its real-world enterprise value. As organisations strive to harness AI at scale, managing prompts with the same rigour as any other strategic asset may prove essential. The story of generative AI in business is not one of sudden […]
Alternative cloud providers challenge hyperscaler dominance in AI race
In a move that signals growing momentum behind alternative cloud infrastructure providers, Voltage Park has acquired TensorDock, a GPU cloud marketplace known for its accessibility and competitive pricing. The acquisition marks a notable shift in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, as demand accelerates for affordable, scalable, and transparent compute solutions outside of traditional hyperscalers. Voltage […]
The quiet AI revolution in manufacturing
As AI reshapes global manufacturing, its real potential lies not in automation alone but in empowering people, streamlining operations, and enabling strategic transformation. But how are manufacturers navigating the complexities of adoption, trust, and leadership to embed AI into the fabric of industrial progress? Manufacturing is undergoing a shift not marked by noise or spectacle […]
AI brings a human touch to live sport broadcasting
Sports broadcasting is undergoing a quiet revolution. As the new season of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series gets underway this weekend in Brazil, Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled a new generative AI platform designed to support, not replace, the human expertise behind live cycling commentary. Cycling Central Intelligence (CCI), developed in partnership with […]
Tariffs, trade and teraflops
President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs may not target AI chips directly, but they are already disrupting the materials, machinery and momentum behind AI infrastructure. As costs rise and uncertainty deepens, developers face a new era of complexity in building the physical backbone of artificial intelligence. From server racks in Arizona to cooling corridors in Texas, […]
Qualcomm deepens AI ambitions with VinAI acquisition
Qualcomm has expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities through the acquisition of the generative AI division of VinAI, a prominent research company based in Vietnam. The deal brings the division’s talent and technology under the umbrella of the US chipmaker, as it strengthens its position in the global race to develop and deploy AI solutions across […]
Bitcoin miner pivots to AI as it puts digital currency expansion on ice
Bitcoin miner IREN Limited has drawn a line under the rapid expansion of its crypto operations, freezing further investment at 52 exahashes per second (EH/s) and refocusing on what it describes as the next phase of its evolution: scalable infrastructure for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The Sydney-based firm, which has become one of the […]
AI infrastructure must evolve to meet sustainability demands
As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) accelerates, the infrastructure that powers them is coming under increased scrutiny. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Nordic region, where atNorth, a fast-scaling data centre operator, is reimagining what responsible digital infrastructure should look like. The company’s 2024 Sustainability Report outlines a bold […]
Strategic expansion underscores growing need for AI-ready infrastructure
A major underground network development in Columbus, Ohio, is set to strengthen the region’s digital infrastructure as demand for AI-ready connectivity continues to accelerate. Lightpath, a provider of all-fibre connectivity services, has confirmed it will construct 102 route miles of high-fibre count, multi-conduit infrastructure in the city, anchored by an unnamed hyperscaler. The network, scheduled […]
Data centers hold the key to Africa’s digital future
A new $100 million investment in digital infrastructure signals a turning point in Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic transformation. In a move that underscores the growing strategic importance of digital infrastructure to emerging markets, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has committed $100 million in debt financing to Raxio Group. The […]
CoreWeave sets new pace for AI performance with groundbreaking benchmark
The infrastructure powering the world’s most demanding artificial intelligence workloads is changing fast. This week, CoreWeave, one of the leading providers of specialised cloud infrastructure, announced a new benchmark in AI inference that could reshape expectations for high-performance generative AI deployment. Using the latest NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchips, CoreWeave achieved 800 tokens per second […]
AI-powered art and the emotional language of robots
As artists integrate AI and robotics into their creative practices, they are redefining how we perceive machines, not just as tools, but as collaborators, provocateurs and emotional interfaces. Their work offers business leaders valuable insights into designing more meaningful, human-centred interactions with intelligent systems. The meeting point of artificial intelligence, robotics and art is often […]
AI moves to the mainstream as serverless model deployment gains traction
A new AI infrastructure model is gaining ground, promising to shift the centre of gravity in artificial intelligence away from hyperscale data centres and towards more flexible, affordable deployment options. With the launch of its Serverless Inference platform, European AI hyperscaler, Nscale is positioning itself at the heart of this transition, offering a public, on-demand […]
Episode 4 – Designing with Values: Embedding Ethics into AI Innovation
In this episode, Olivia Gambelin, AI ethicist and founder of Ethical Intelligence, joins me to unpack how ethics can be applied to the AI development and deployment allowing leaders to make better decisions
Rewiring Intel for the age of intelligent systems
At Intel Vision 2025, newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan outlined a bold reset for the company, emphasising a return to engineering excellence and a customer-first mindset. In his keynote, Tan revealed how Intel will navigate the AI era with a software-led strategy, custom silicon, and a revitalised foundry model. Fourteen days is not long. It […]
Why iteration, not inspiration, is the key to success in productionising GenAI models
Generative AI is easy to demo but notoriously difficult to deploy at scale, with many promising applications failing under real-world conditions. Success depends on a new approach rooted in experimentation, rigorous evaluation, and relentless iteration. Few technologies have captured the imagination of business leaders quite like generative AI. Its potential is widely discussed, from image […]
Why every business must now think like a climate scientist
AI changes organisations’ understanding of risk, making decisions, and acting on environmental threats in real-time. From predictive modelling to emissions transparency, the tools for climate resilience are here, and the cost of inaction is rising fast. There was a time when weather forecasts were little more than hopeful guesswork, and emissions data arrived in government […]
Enterprises confront edge AI reality as Intel backs open ecosystem shift
As enterprise investment in artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge accelerates, a new wave of tools from Intel signals a strategic shift in how AI applications are deployed outside the data centre. Rather than building entirely new infrastructure, organisations are increasingly demanding ways to integrate AI into their existing systems, a requirement Intel is addressing […]
Why BNP Paribas believes controlling AI is more powerful than chasing it
As AI reshapes the financial sector, BNP Paribas is focused not on chasing trends but on building platforms that offer control, resilience and long-term value. Mark Venables explores how the bank’s hybrid infrastructure and platform-first strategy are helping it navigate complexity at scale. Few industries are as tightly regulated, deeply interconnected, or reliant on legacy […]
Why real-world data is the missing link in unlocking intelligent robotics
Robotics has yet to experience its ‘ChatGPT moment’, but as Mark Venables discovers, the key to unlocking intelligent physical systems lies not in algorithmic genius but in real-world data. With a 100,000-fold data gap separating robot models from their language-based cousins, a new generation of industrial automation is emerging one warehouse pick at a time. […]
Behind every great track, there might soon be an algorithm
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the audio landscape, not by replacing musicians but by becoming a powerful creative partner. Mark Venables explores how AI is transforming music production, restoration and collaboration, unlocking new tools for innovation while raising important questions about authorship, authenticity and scale. The history of music technology is full of breakthroughs that were […]
The game is changing, and the algorithm is calling the shots
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of live sports, from player performance and broadcast production to fan engagement and content creation. Mark Venables explores how leading organisations use AI to transform the game on and off the field. The pace and spectacle of live sport has long been its defining feature. But in a world […]
Rethinking data centre inertia in the age of AI and digital twins
Data centers face rising demands from AI, but innovation remains slow despite clear benefits. In this thought leadership article, Mark Venables explores how digital twins, liquid cooling, and simulation can help break the cycle of hesitation and drive sustainable transformation. Data centres can be surprisingly ambiguous places for an industry that thrives on precision. Behind […]
Preserving history with a digital twin of the Garisenda Tower
A medieval tower in Bologna is at risk of collapse, but AI and supercomputing may hold the key to its survival. Mark Venables explores how a high-fidelity digital twin, powered by CINECA’s Leonardo supercomputer and NVIDIA Omniverse, is transforming heritage conservation. The medieval skyline of Bologna is defined by its towers, a legacy of an […]
NVIDIA open sources physical AI dataset to accelerate robotics research
The development of autonomous robots and vehicles hinges on vast quantities of high-quality data that accurately reflect real-world conditions. To advance research in this field, NVIDIA has unveiled what is expected to become the world’s largest open-source dataset dedicated to physical AI. This initiative provides developers and researchers with a critical resource to refine their […]
Episode 3 – AI-Powered Mortgages Driving the Future of Lending
In this episode, I’m joined by Stelios Constantinidis, Director of AI at MPowered Mortgages to discuss how AI is revolutionising the mortgage industry to improve customer experience.
Bringing Disney characters to life with AI and robotics
Disney Research is redefining the intersection of AI and robotics, creating autonomous characters that seamlessly blend motion, perception, and expression to deliver truly immersive experiences. Mark Venables explores how deep reinforcement learning and real-time simulation are bringing these robotic performers to life, transforming entertainment and setting new benchmarks for AI-driven interaction. The essence of Disney […]
Episode 2 – AI, Ethics, and Upskilling: A Deep Dive with Dr Clare Walsh
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Clare Walsh, Director of Education at the Institute of Analytics and a leading voice in data analytics and AI education. We discuss real-world applications of AI in data-driven decision-making, strategies for upskilling employees, and the challenges and opportunities of ethical AI deployment.
The AI inflexion point: How computing is being reshaped
AI has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade. Once a tool for niche applications, it is now the driving force behind a new paradigm in computing. The shift from perception AI, capable of recognising images and speech, to generative AI has altered the fundamentals of how machines process and generate information. This transformation […]
NVIDIA rethinks AI networking to scale data centers to millions of GPUs
The race to scale AI to unprecedented levels has exposed the limits of conventional data center networking. As AI workloads push computational demands higher, the industry faces a challenge: how to efficiently interconnect millions of GPUs while keeping power consumption and operational complexity in check. NVIDIA’s latest innovation—silicon photonics networking switches, aims to redefine how […]
The next evolution of AI reasoning with NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has been driven by relentless advances in computing power. NVIDIA has taken another significant step in this journey with the launch of its Blackwell Ultra AI factory platform, a move that could reshape how AI systems reason, learn and interact with the world. The platform, designed to support the […]
NVIDIA’s new open-source AI software aims to transform inference at scale
NVIDIA has unveiled an open-source software platform designed to improve the efficiency of artificial intelligence inference, the process that enables AI models to generate responses in real time. The system, called NVIDIA Dynamo, is aimed at reducing computational costs while scaling AI reasoning models across vast GPU infrastructures. As the complexity of AI applications increases, […]
AI and the race to 6G networks
The race to define the future of wireless communication is accelerating as technology leaders move beyond 5G towards the next generation of connectivity. NVIDIA has announced a collaboration with T-Mobile, MITRE, Cisco, ODC, and Booz Allen Hamilton to develop an AI-native network stack for 6G, integrating artificial intelligence at the core of wireless infrastructure. The […]
General Motors and NVIDIA push the boundaries of AI in manufacturing and mobility
General Motors and NVIDIA have announced a collaboration to integrate artificial intelligence across next-generation vehicle development, manufacturing, and robotics. The partnership is set to reshape automotive production and mobility, leveraging accelerated computing, simulation, and AI-driven automation. The collaboration will see GM implement NVIDIA’s advanced computing platforms, including Omniverse with Cosmos, to enhance manufacturing operations. This […]
AI model training faces a data bottleneck as Milestone launches new platform
The success of artificial intelligence hinges on access to high-quality, annotated data, yet developers struggle to find sufficient sources for training visual AI models. To address this challenge, Milestone Systems has announced Project Hafnia, a new platform designed to provide compliant and traceable video data, leveraging NVIDIA’s Cosmos Curator and fine-tuning microservices. Project Hafnia aims […]
ETAP and Schneider Electric redefine AI data centres with advanced digital twin
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping data centre infrastructure at an unprecedented pace. With AI workloads demanding ever greater computational power, the challenge of managing energy consumption has become a critical issue. In response, Schneider Electric and ETAP have unveiled a new digital twin technology designed to provide real-time simulation and analysis of power […]
AI agents redefine work with transformative impact across industries
AI agents are reshaping the global workforce, providing businesses and institutions with new tools to enhance productivity, streamline operations and drive economic growth. From humanitarian efforts to customer service and healthcare, organisations are integrating AI-driven agents to improve efficiency and deliver better outcomes. The technology’s ability to process, translate and summarise multimodal content at scale […]
Digital twins and the future of AI factory design
The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence is transforming the global data centre landscape, driving demand for AI-specific infrastructure at an unprecedented scale. The emergence of AI factories, large-scale data centres dedicated to AI training and inference, represents a fundamental shift in computing power and industrial design. Yet, the complexity of constructing and optimising these facilities […]
AI at scale driving enterprise transformation
The race to integrate artificial intelligence into enterprise operations is accelerating, with businesses seeking efficient ways to deploy AI-driven solutions at scale. In response, Oracle and NVIDIA have announced a new collaboration aimed at removing barriers to AI adoption, integrating NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and inference software with Oracle’s cloud infrastructure to support the rise of […]
New hybrid cooling solution addresses AI data centre challenges
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and fuels an unprecedented demand for computing power, data centres face a critical challenge: how to manage the thermal load of increasingly dense and high-powered infrastructure. Traditional air-based cooling systems are reaching their limits, unable to efficiently dissipate the heat generated by AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. The shift […]
Oracle commits billions to UK cloud infrastructure in AI push
Oracle is set to invest $5 billion in cloud infrastructure across the UK over the next five years, marking a significant commitment to expanding the country’s AI and cloud computing capabilities. The move aligns with the UK Government’s ambition to position the nation as a global leader in artificial intelligence and digital innovation. The investment […]
Eviden and Supermicro expand AI infrastructure to meet growing enterprise demand
The demand for large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to surge, prompting new collaborations to support the growing computational requirements of enterprise AI applications. In a strategic move aimed at strengthening AI capabilities across multiple regions, Eviden has announced a partnership with Supermicro to distribute Supermicro’s AI SuperCluster with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 solutions across Europe, India, […]
How Jaguar Land Rover is redefining manufacturing with AI and digital twins
JLR is redefining manufacturing by integrating AI and digital twins to enhance efficiency, optimise production, and drive innovation. Mark Venables explores how Paulina Chmielarz is leading this transformation, leveraging real-time data, predictive analytics, and generative AI to reshape industrial operations. Paulina Chmielarz has spent years at the heart of industrial operations, shaping the digital transformation […]
The race to save AI from its own ecological shadow
The future of sustainable AI demands radical thinking, embracing adaptability, decentralisation, and new energy solutions. Mark Venables examines how innovative data centre designs are tackling the environmental pressures posed by AI’s rapid growth. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked revolutionary shifts across industry sectors. But with AI’s potential comes a critical challenge: […]
Cooling the future of AI with a high-density vision
The relentless rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerated computing has forced the data centre industry to confront an unavoidable truth: traditional cooling methods are reaching their limits. The exponential increase in computing power, driven by GPUs and high-performance architectures, is creating heat densities that air cooling alone cannot manage efficiently. Schneider Electric’s recent acquisition […]
AI transforms crisis planning and urban development
A new collaboration between Hadean and Google Cloud is set to redefine how governments and businesses use artificial intelligence to prepare for disasters, optimise transport networks and model disease outbreaks. By integrating Google’s Gemini AI models into its spatial computing platform, Hadean aims to create digital environments that offer real-time analysis and enhanced decision-making. The […]
AI is revolutionising pharma from lab to patient but are we ready for the change?
AI is redefining pharmaceutical research and development, accelerating drug discovery, optimising clinical trials, and enhancing precision medicine. Mark Venables explores how AI-driven innovation is reshaping the industry and the challenges companies must navigate to harness its full potential. The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), with advancements in machine learning […]