The conversation at Davos acknowledged the implementation crisis last week, but the data underneath it should keep us awake. Randstad's survey shows Gen Z are the most anxious about AI at work, despite being the generation using it most. Entry-level roles drop by 29% while we tell young people to upskill with tech. We're cutting the ladder and asking them to climb.

I asked 11 leading AI models to summarise 2025 in one word. While most chose self-referential terms like 'integration' and 'calibration', they often ignored the turbulence UK SMEs actually faced. Discover why 2026 marks the end of the 'Age of Wonder' and a shift toward pragmatic, human-led action.

The EU just published its Apply AI Strategy, mobilising €1 billion to move from AI regulation to AI deployment. For UK and European creative businesses, this creates a window. But access to tools doesn't solve the adoption problem. We examine the gap between policy intent and operational reality, and what it means for your organisation.