UK risks falling behind in AI race without faster telecoms upgrades, say executives

August 29, 2026 · 6:00 am 1 sources

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• UK risks falling behind in AI race without faster telecoms upgrades, say executives
  The Guardian · August 29, 2026 06:00
  Planning delays and slow 5G upgrades could leave the UK unable to cope with a surge in AI-related traffic The UK risks becoming a laggard in the global AI race as crucial telecoms upgrades to harness the technology fall behind rival nations, according to senior industry executives. The…