News Summary

• 29% of UK businesses were using at least one type of AI technology as of June 2026.
• People getting the most value from AI are those who know how to brief it, direct it and assess its output.
• Organizations cannot hire their way to AI readiness.
• There simply aren't enough people with the necessary expertise.
• As AI takes on more coordination work, we may start to see entirely new operating models emerge, including businesses capable of generating enormous value with far fewer employees than would have previously been possible.