The UK government has announced £7 million in funding for 120 AI-driven projects aimed at boosting business productivity. Managed by Innovate UK BridgeAI, the funding will support small enterprises in areas such as agriculture, infrastructure, and education.
Ericsson’s NetCloud Assistant (ANA) is a generative AI chatbot designed to enhance the management of enterprise 5G networks. Integrated with the NetCloud AIOps dashboard, ANA delivers personalized, efficient network diagnostics and configuration advice, improving operational speed.
The UK has unveiled a £14 billion AI Opportunities Action Plan to boost economic growth, create over 13,000 jobs, and transform public services. Key initiatives include AI Growth Zones, a National Data Library, and expanded computing capacity.
SK Telecom is set to launch Aster, an AI-powered personal agent, in March 2025 for North American users. Debuted at CES 2025, Aster excels in life management by blending generative AI with intent-based assistance.
Microsoft’s bold $80 billion investment in AI-enabled data centers cements its role in the AI revolution. By 2025, this move aims to propel AI model training and cloud-based applications globally.
Nokia and stc Group have successfully trialed a generative AI solution to enhance telecom services, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and speeding up service delivery. The “AI for Provisioning Services” project streamlines network management, benefiting businesses and communities.
Apple’s attempt to expand AI technology in China is facing regulatory hurdles. China’s regulations require international players like Apple to collaborate with domestic AI providers.
Veon, via its Kyivstar subsidiary, has launched a generative AI lab in collaboration with AWS to advance Ukrainian businesses with AI integration in operations. The lab offers innovative AI services like content generation and intelligent tools to enhance business efficiency.
Red Hat is enhancing its partnership with AWS to boost its virtualization and AI solutions on AWS Marketplace. This strategic collaboration integrates Red Hat’s Enterprise Linux AI and OpenShift solutions, offering a streamlined path for organizations.
Fujitsu’s digital twin solution, Policy Twin, revolutionizes healthcare policymaking with AI-driven simulations. By converting successful municipal policies into digital simulations, Policy Twin identifies effective measures, facilitating standardized healthcare policies.
