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Budget 2026: What Does it Mean for Data and AI?Â
AI and data firms will have been watching Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey’s budget closely, but some observers might see his announcements regarding AI as somewhat insubstantial.  The headline figure is an additional £700 billion pounds for AI safety and security. This may come as a relief to a public now inundated with stories about existential risk. But Healey is trying…
Read MoreIs your organisation ready for AI? What leaders need to assess before investing
61% of people are using AI in their current roles, yet only 37% of companies report having an AI policy in place. These figures from Harnham’s research highlight a potential gap between AI adoption and the governance needed to manage it. And governance is only one part of AI readiness. Your business might have promising…
Read MoreWhat Does an AI Engineer Do?
What Does an AI Engineer Do? Job Description, Responsibilities and Skills AI Engineers turn artificial intelligence from an idea into a working product. They design, build, deploy and maintain AI-powered systems that solve real business problems, from recommendation engines and chatbots to fraud detection and predictive analytics. As organisations move beyond AI experimentation, they need…
Read MoreHow Much Does an AI Engineer Make?
How Much Does an AI Engineer Make? AI Engineers are among the most sought-after technology professionals in the UK. According to Harnham’s latest salary benchmarks, AI Engineers typically earn between £60,000 and £100,000, although salaries vary depending on experience, location, industry and technical expertise. As organisations continue investing in production AI, employers are competing for…
Read MoreHow to Become an AI Engineer
How to Become an AI Engineer AI Engineering is one of the fastest-growing careers in technology, combining software engineering, machine learning and data engineering to build AI systems that solve real-world problems. AI Engineer is consistently named among the fastest-growing roles on LinkedIn, and demand shows no sign of slowing. Whether you’re starting your career…
Read MoreAI Driven Data – Built in the North and Midlands | How Data Engineers are Using AI to Build Better Data Pipelines
Across organisations, AI is rapidly changing how data-driven teams operate, from how insights are generated to how decisions are made and executed. Whether it’s CRO, Engineering, Analytics, or Data Science, each function is experiencing a shift in responsibilities, required skillsets, and the speed at which value can be delivered. In this series, I am working…
Read MoreAI Driven Data – Built in the North and Midlands | AI in CRO and Experimentation
Across organisations, AI is rapidly changing how data-driven teams operate, from how insights are generated to how decisions are made and executed. Whether it’s CRO, Engineering, Analytics, or Data Science, each function is experiencing a shift in responsibilities, required skillsets, and the speed at which value can be delivered. In this series, we are working…
Read MoreHow Tri-State Insurers Are Using AI to Combat Rising Fraud in 2026
Insurance fraud costs the U.S. industry over $40 billion each year. What used to be manual and easier to trace is becoming faster, more scalable, and harder to verify. The use of AI tools to generate and manipulate evidence is a big part of that change. At the same time, insurers are under pressure to…
Read MoreWhy Dutch-Speaking Data & AI Talent Is So Hard to Hire
Why it’s so hard to hire Dutch-speaking Data & AI talent in the Netherlands One thing we’ve seen consistently is: It is significantly harder to engage mid-to-senior Dutch-speaking Data and AI professionals than their English-speaking counterparts. Even at the very first step. Our response rates to outreach are less than a third for Dutch speakers…
Read MoreThe Key to a Strong AI Team: Diversity
Every company wants to build world-class AI capabilities. The challenge is that technical brilliance alone is not enough. The strongest AI teams are those that combine elite skills with diverse perspectives. Without diversity, the risk of bias multiplies and the value created by AI is capped. Why diversity matters in AI AI systems are only…
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