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It’s been another busy and exciting month at News UK The Times and The Sun won major accolades at the London Press Club Awards and Onic also achieved great success, winning big at the IMRO Radio Awards. talkSPORT dedicated programming to celebrating the influence of Black culture for Black History Month. The Sun launched the Save our Bets campaign, aimed at protecting British punters. The Times and The Sunday Times expanded their audio offerings by launching two new podcasts and welcomed a high-profile addition to its opinion pages as Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP joined The Sunday Times as a columnist where he will contribute a weekly column to the Business section. Catch up on our October@News highlights in the video below 👇

Yesterday, The Times and Sunday Times Tech Summit brought together some of the brightest minds and most influential leaders in technology to explore Britain’s quest to become a global tech superpower. Against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and growing techno-nationalism, attendees gained insight into how UK businesses can navigate an increasingly complex landscape – from breakthrough innovations in AI and quantum computing to securing the critical infrastructure that powers the world’s biggest economies. Our speakers delivered a wealth of insight, sparking lively debate and highlighting the future of tech in the UK: Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation & Technology: “Today we’re announcing plans to consult on a new AI growth lab – a safe ‘sandbox’ where regulations can be temporarily suspended to test and develop AI. This will help ideas move from spark to real-world impact.” Colin Jarvis, OpenAI: “AI is becoming part of everyone’s daily life – ChatGPT users have grown 4x this year alone. Demand is soaring, and the market is eager to realise its value.” robert thomson, News Corp: “AI must not be built on stolen content.” Leading the charge to ensure creators are paid for their work, he is shaping a new global standard for AI–media partnerships that balance innovation with fair reward. Nigel Toon, Graphcore: AI is delivering a “huge productivity boost,” transforming software coding and marketing roles in tech companies. Devesh Raj, Chief Operating Officer, Sky: “The government needs to play a role in protecting the creative industry from AI copyright threats. What we can do is work with suppliers who respect copyright, but it’s not enough.” Jill Popelka, Darktrace: “My voice can be replicated, and even I couldn’t tell the difference. These deepfakes create a real vulnerability” Eric Allison, Joby Aviation (insights from Sarah Gates Wave and Saswat Panagrahi Waymo): “In a few years, our children may never need to learn to drive. Self-driving cars and electric air taxis are redefining how we move.” Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia: “People still care about knowledge that has a basis in reality,” noting that a thirst for truth keeps the platform thriving “despite the toxicity and noise” of the online world. Sir Nick Clegg: “It’s inevitable there’ll be a correction in AI – valuations are ‘pretty crackers’. Some labs without strong business models or a clear moat will be exposed when the market shakes out.” The summit sparked lively debate, insightful discussions, and invaluable networking – truly a day to celebrate the ingenuity and ambition of Britain’s tech community. Huge thanks to our sponsors Chrome Enterprise, PwC, VodafoneThree, and Sky, whose support made this event possible. The conversations, insights, and connections made yesterday underscore why the UK’s tech sector is poised for a bold and transformative future. Watch all sessions on demand: https://lnkd.in/exKbajGN