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As AI-produced material floods the internet, the digital landscape faces a decline in quality and a shift towards curated human-created content, with implications for creativity, search, and worker displacement in 2026. Happy new year and welcome back to The AI Shift, our weekly look at artificial intelligence and the labour market. Building on the observations in this newsletter, two broad threads are likely to shape 2026: the changing texture of the internet as a place to spend time and the uneven labour-market consequences of rapid AI adoption across creative and technical work. [1] A striking point from last year is…
A recent study reveals that nearly 40% of UK diners have visited restaurants due to social media popularity, with some travelling over 100 miles for viral food sensations, highlighting a transformative shift in dining habits influenced by platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Social media has revolutionised how people discover and…
New reforms in UK school admissions seek to address disparities linked to socioeconomic and geographical factors, but debates persist over the impact on fairness and logistics, particularly for vulnerable pupils. A recent study from the University of Bristol has highlighted significant disparities in access to top secondary schools between pupils…
Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) has appointed Laura Coady as its Global Head of CLOs and European Head of Liquid Credit Strategies, signalling a renewed focus on expanding its dominance in the evolving credit landscape across Europe and globally. Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) has made a significant leadership appointment…
The AI sector is witnessing a deliberate move away from large-scale models towards smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient systems like Anthropic’s Haiku 4.5 and IBM’s Granite 4.0, revolutionising deployment costs and data privacy concerns. For years, artificial intelligence development was largely seen as a race toward bigger and more complex…
Baden Powell Primary School in Clapton, Hackney, set to reopen in 2027 as a dedicated specialist school for children with special educational needs, addressing growing demand and reducing reliance on out-of-borough placements. Baden Powell Primary School in Clapton, Hackney, which closed in 2024 due to declining pupil numbers, is set…
A new pilot scheme in London, backed by the Mayor and Airbnb, offers short-term, free accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse, integrating legal and recovery support amid a broader strategy to combat violence against women and girls. A new £100,000 pilot scheme in London is set to offer…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer commits to leading global climate efforts with new investments and policies ahead of COP30, but faces diplomatic challenges over funding the Brazilian Tropical Forests Forever Facility. The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to addressing the climate crisis, positioning the UK…
A local investigation into property valuation discrepancies and unethical practices has exposed vulnerabilities in the housing market, intersecting with wider national efforts to combat corruption and enhance transparency within the real estate sector. The local real estate market is currently under intense scrutiny following revelations of widespread irregularities that may…
Specialist NHS services for adults with ADHD across England are struggling to cope with rising demand, leading many to halt or tighten access, leaving thousands in limbo amid calls for urgent reform. Specialist NHS services for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) across England are increasingly unable to meet…
During a visit to Battersea’s Chatfield Health Care, King Charles showcased his humour while emphasising the NHS’s expanding initiatives to address the physical and mental health challenges faced by veterans, highlighting a growing focus on tailored support for military communities. King Charles demonstrated his characteristic humour during a visit to…
Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s latest financial package aiming to prevent NHS resident doctors’ strikes has been swiftly rejected by the BMA, escalating tensions and risking further disruption to NHS services amid ongoing disputes over pay and job security. Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s recent attempt to forestall a planned five-day strike…
The Pound’s recent recovery from a two-and-a-half-year low is under threat from fiscal worries and geopolitical tensions, while the Euro faces mixed signals amid improving economic indicators and rising security concerns in Europe. The Pound to Euro exchange rate has experienced notable volatility in recent weeks, with the Pound briefly…
