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UK Weekly AI News Roundup Week of 30th June 2025

UK Weekly AI News Roundup
Week of 30th June 2025

Publish Date: Last Updated: 30th June 2025

Author: nick smith - With the help of CHATGTP

NHS Launches AI-Powered Safety Monitoring

The NHS will roll out an AI-driven warning system in November to detect early signs of patient-safety issues—such as stillbirths and brain injuries—allowing faster investigations by the Care Quality Commission.

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Entry-Level Job Postings Drop Dramatically

Since ChatGPT's debut in November 2022, entry-level roles in the UK have decreased by nearly 32%, with sectors like logistics, IT, and retail most affected. Experts warn AI could eliminate up to half of white-collar junior jobs in the next five years.

Wimbledon Goes Fully AI for Line Calls

For the first time, Wimbledon will operate without line judges, relying entirely on an AI-powered Hawk-Eye system to make accurate calls on center court.

CMA Eyes Google’s AI Search Monopoly

UK regulators are considering forcing Google to implement a "choice screen" for alternative search engines and label it as a "strategic market status" firm—aimed at preventing self-preferencing in AI-enhanced search.

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Peer Moves to Anthropic

Tory peer Liam Booth-Smith, former No.10 chief of staff, joins AI firm Anthropic as head of external affairs, triggering a two-year lobbying ban due to conflict concerns.

Data Centres Fuel UK Water Crisis

UK data centres—especially those supporting AI workloads—consume nearly 10 billion litres of water annually, worsening drought risks. Pressure mounts for sustainable cooling solutions.

TechUK Launches AI Campaign Week

June 23–24 saw the Third UK AI Conference and TechUK's "#SeizingTheAIOpportunity" campaign, focusing on AI adoption, infrastructure, ethics, and skills.

MHRA Joins Global AI Health Network

MHRA became a founding member of the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network, pioneering safe AI adoption in healthcare with tools like AI Airlock.


Looking Ahead This Week

High Court Demand on Lawyer AI Use

A ruling emphasized that lawyers using AI must not rely on hallucinated cases—highlighting the need for careful human oversight.

Self-Driving Road Trial Accelerated

The UK is fast-tracking a self-driving vehicle pilot from its original 2027 date to launch in 2026.

UCL & Nvidia Partner on Sovereign AI

UCL will collaborate with Nvidia to develop UK sovereign AI infrastructure, bolstering national AI independence.

AI Energy Council Meets

The government convened a second AI Energy Council to ensure the national grid supports rising AI and data-centre demands.

Generative AI in Public Sector

A survey shows 45% of UK public service professionals are already aware of generative AI use—22% actively use tools like ChatGPT, though clear guidelines remain sparse.

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Summary & What to Watch

Theme Past Week Coming This Week
Healthcare NHS safety AI alert system MHRA global network; oversight of lawyer AI use
Workforce Entry-level job drop Self-driving pilot; UCL–Nvidia sovereign AI
Regulation Google search AI probe Lawyer AI misuse scrutiny; national grid AI planning
Infrastructure Wimbledon AI line calls AI Energy Council; sustainable data centres under drought
Public Sector AI AI adoption in healthcare Generative AI surge in public services

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