The Prompt: Issue 4
Welcome back to The Prompt, Business AI Studio’s roundup of the most important developments in artificial intelligence.
This week, AI in the UK takes centre stage – from Liverpool’s newest AI lab to copyright debates, legal disruption, NHS savings, and a quiet workforce AI revolution. Here’s what you need to know:
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Lets get going with Issue 4 then shall we!
AI Investment & Infrastructure
Kyndryl Opens AI Innovation Lab in Liverpool
Global IT services giant Kyndryl has launched its new AI Innovation Lab in Liverpool’s iconic Royal Liver Building. The lab is set to create up to 1,000 AI and software engineering roles over the next three years, aiming to drive AI adoption through co-creation and advisory services.
UK Government Flooded with AI Growth Zone Bids
Over 200 local authorities have applied for AI Growth Zone status. These zones will benefit from streamlined planning permissions and upgraded infrastructure to support data centres and AI development hubs across the UK.
AI, Law & Copyright
AI Copyright Reforms Face Industry Pushback
The UK government is reconsidering proposed changes to copyright law that would let AI developers train models on copyrighted content unless creators opt out. After backlash from high-profile figures including Paul McCartney and Tom Stoppard, licensing-based alternatives are now on the table.
AI Law Firm Offers £2 Legal Letters
Garfield AI, a newly approved law firm in England and Wales, is shaking up the legal sector by using AI to offer ultra-low-cost services, like debt recovery letters for just £2. The aim: tackle billions in uncollected debts and make legal services accessible to all.
AI in Public Services
Can AI Improve Access to Justice?
AI is being explored as a tool to reduce pressure on the UK’s criminal justice system. From summarising case files to streamlining communication, experts believe it could ease workloads across courts, police, and prisons – and improve access to justice.
Cera’s AI Tools Cut Hospital Admissions by 70%
HealthTech firm Cera has developed AI-driven tools that predict and prevent hospitalisations among older adults. Early reports show a 70% reduction in hospital admissions and £1 million in daily savings for the NHS.
AI in Science & Creativity
Oxford Welcomes Schmidt AI Science Fellows
Ten postdoctoral researchers have joined Oxford through the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellowship. The initiative supports early-career scientists applying AI to real-world scientific problems, cementing the UK’s role in AI-led research.
WPP Taps AI for Creative Campaigns
Advertising giant WPP is fully integrating AI into its creative process — from generating concepts to producing campaigns. A standout example: a virtual tennis match between past and present versions of Serena Williams for Nike’s 50th anniversary, viewed over 1.7 million times.
Trends & Adoption
AI Use at Work: Quietly Booming
New research from Ivanti reveals that nearly one-third of UK employees are secretly using generative AI tools at work — often without their employers’ knowledge. Usage rose from 32% in 2024 to 49% in 2025, with motivations ranging from personal productivity to job security fears.
UK Businesses Adopt AI Every 60 Seconds
According to a new AWS report, UK AI adoption is accelerating fast — up 33% in the past year. More than half of UK businesses now use AI, with one new organisation adopting it every 60 seconds.
