Accenture AI bookings top $2bn amid revenue growth
Accenture reports over $2bn in AI-related bookings for Q3, driving a 5% revenue increase. Discover how generative AI is reshaping the consulting giant's strategy and client demand.
Accenture reports over $2bn in AI-related bookings for Q3, driving a 5% revenue increase. Discover how generative AI is reshaping the consulting giant's strategy and client demand.
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke clarifies the studio's use of generative AI after facing criticism from players and former employees. Discover the details of the controversy and the wider debate in gaming.
Major record labels have struck deals with AI music generators like Udio and Suno, promising new revenue but sparking deep concern among artists about creativity and copyright. Explore the clash between innovation and artistic integrity.
Disney's landmark deal with OpenAI grants early AI tool access and licenses 200+ characters, reshaping content creation and copyright. Discover the strategic implications.
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging the illegal copying of millions of articles. Discover the details of this major legal clash in the AI industry.
A new study reveals UK arable farmers face over £800m in losses after the hottest spring and summer on record devastated harvests. Discover the impact on food security and calls for urgent support.
Fortnite players accuse Epic Games of using AI-generated art in Chapter 7, sparking debate. This follows CEO Tim Sweeney's call to remove 'Made with AI' labels from game stores. Read the full investigation.
Avatar director James Cameron criticises AI-generated actors and performances, calling them an 'average' of human experience. He champions the irreplaceable value of human creativity in filmmaking.
Argos reports a £223.2m pre-tax loss for the year, with over 2,000 jobs axed. The retailer blames a tough market and poor summer weather. Read the full analysis.
A California prosecutors' office used AI to file a court motion containing 'hallucinated' errors, raising concerns about due process and the use of artificial intelligence in criminal cases.
UK gambling firms made £12.6bn in a year, with online casino winnings up 15%. Calls grow for tax rises on the industry ahead of the budget. Read the full analysis.
New research shows 25% of UK GPs now use AI tools like ChatGPT in clinical work, yet 95% lack professional training. Discover the risks and implications for patient care.
Transport for London reveals a £66 million profit from Congestion and tunnel charges this summer. Discover the figures and what it means for London's drivers.
Explore the economic impact of climate inaction, Nathan Lyon's Ashes dominance, WNBA revenue sharing, and global emissions data in this fortnight's edition of The Crunch.
England's potential Ashes victory in Australia could trigger a major commercial windfall for the ECB, with fanbase growing 27% since the Bazball revolution began. Read more.
Outsourcing giant Mitie reports a 10.4% revenue surge to £2.7bn, driven by a shoplifting 'epidemic' boosting security services and soaring AI data centre projects. Discover the key figures.
Cambridge study finds 51% of UK novelists believe AI could replace their work, with many reporting income decline due to unauthorised AI training.
MHA reports impressive 13% revenue growth to £56.1m following its London stock market debut. Discover how the accounting firm plans to expand its private equity and international services.
The WNBA's latest CBA proposal offers a maximum salary exceeding $1.1 million and revenue sharing. Players seek a revolutionary deal before the 30 November deadline.
The surprise Game of the Year contender Arc Raiders faces backlash over its use of AI-generated voices, igniting crucial debates about ethics and the future of game development.
Violent extremists are using AI to spread messages and evade moderation. With nihilistic extremism on the rise, experts warn it's harder to catch. Discover the new safety measures being implemented.
Discover why your social media is becoming a 'hellish stream of AI slop' and how trying to spot fakes makes the problem worse. Learn to navigate the hyperreality.
Universal Music's AI deal with Udio reveals how media-tech partnerships serve corporate interests while artists face income loss. Discover why copyright lawsuits won't protect creators.
Dr Robert Pearl argues that integrating AI with clinicians creates safer, higher-quality care. Discover how this partnership could prevent hundreds of thousands of medical errors.
The EU launches Digital Markets Act investigation into Google Search over concerns it unfairly demotes commercial news content, potentially causing significant revenue losses for publishers.
Global investment banks are heading for their best trading year since the financial crisis, with revenues potentially reaching $250bn. Discover what's driving this unprecedented surge.
Premier League clubs face a major sponsorship shift as betting firms are banned from shirts from 2026/27. Discover where the smart money is heading now.
Discover how innovative UK streaming platforms like Cantilever and Nina Protocol are creating fairer pay for artists and curated listening experiences. Explore the future of music streaming now.
New report reveals how tobacco companies influence governments to keep taxes low, costing billions in lost revenue and millions of lives annually. Time for change.
Australia faces a staggering $33 billion tax shortfall as illicit tobacco trade flourishes, with government revenue projections up in smoke despite world's highest cigarette prices.