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The Uncanny Valley of Artificial Voice-Acting: Jacco Fransen on Overcoming the Seeming Conveniences of AI with Art

The labor union SAG-AFTRA has recently signed an agreement allowing advertisers to buy the rights to actors’ voices to produce AI-generated digital replicas with consent. This development in the unavoidable yet often troubled relationship between the arts and their commercial patrons begs the question: can AI effectively replace the human voice? Jacco Fransen, a renowned […]
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How Casa Italia’s 50-Year Legacy Is Evolving Through AI While Preserving the Human Core of Hospitality

Casa Italia‘s story reflects a rare combination of continuity and adaptation. Established five decades ago in Liverpool, UK, the restaurant has remained rooted in family ownership while gradually evolving alongside shifts in both customer expectations and operational demands. Today, under the leadership of Arran Campolucci-Bordi, the business represents a longstanding presence in the hospitality sector […]
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Coyotiv and OpenServ Are Working to Cut AI Reasoning Costs

Over the past several years, as technology has continued to evolve at an alarming rate, AI models have become increasingly adept at parsing data in response to user prompts. However, modern “thinking models” rely heavily on long chains of thought. That approach improves accuracy, but it also explodes token usage, increases latency, and drives up […]
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The UCLA Dropout Who Turned Your Group Chat Into a Wallet

There is a moment most people recognise: the end of a meal, a round of drinks, a shared taxi, and the quiet but loaded pause that follows. Someone paid. Everyone else knows it. And yet, more often than not, nothing happens. Founder Josh Steiner spent two years turning that pause into a company. Steiner grew […]
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Tratos on the Power of Cable Infrastructure in Advancing the UK’s Sustainable Energy Future

Tratos, a European cable manufacturer with a longstanding industrial heritage, views cable infrastructure as a foundational element within the UK’s evolving energy system, supporting transmission, connectivity, and resilience across sectors. As the country advances its energy transition ambitions, the company explores how greater attention to this layer of infrastructure may help address emerging system demands […]
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Why Labs Are Turning to Marketplaces to Fix Procurement Problems in 2026

Across the life sciences industry, the process of ordering lab supplies and equipment remains stubbornly manual. A recent internal survey conducted by ZAGENO highlights this inefficiency, which found that 67 percent of lab professionals would not recommend their current lab supply ordering process. Wasted hours, duplicated work, and inconsistent pricing have driven nearly nine in […]
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UK100 Start-Ups: Yotewo

This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent. Yotewo is an AI-curated talent marketplace that makes hiring engineers […]
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Beyond Prompts: Building a Creative Brain for Every Brand

In an age where content has become a kind of currency, brands no longer have the luxury of slow production cycles. They need fresh visuals constantly. They need imagery that captures attention, and they need it fast. Yet many teams still operate with tight budgets, small staffs, and the old reality of photo shoots and […]