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The UK’s AI opportunity

Series 14, The Green Room podcast

AI promises economic growth, greater productivity and new ways of working.

But AI readiness isn’t a destination, it’s the result of the choices we make today. In this series, we explore what it will take to turn AI’s promise into meaningful progress.

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Is the UK ready for AI?

When you look back at history, every generation has a technology that changes everything. Steam. Electricity. The Internet. Artificial Intelligence.

So, technology transformation isn’t new. But as we face the latest challenge, is the UK ready?

In our Series 14 finale, we bring together experts to explore what readiness really means. Why adoption is outpacing readiness, the infrastructure challenge nobody is talking about and the trust gap that could determine AI success. Tune in to go beyond the hype and examine the choices that will shape the UK’s AI future.

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What does the data say?

If the UK’s AI future depends on the choices organisations make today, how ready are they to act? The data below explores where leaders feel confident and where barriers to adoption still exist.

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Are people the superpower that drives transformation?

When it comes to digital transformation, businesses recognise the importance of culture to access untapped potential in their investments.

72%   

feel over a fifth of potential is untapped

75%    

believe culture and agility are important contributors to success

42%

say insufficient change capabilities are critical barriers to ambition

Source: Deloitte (2026), Bridging the tech value gap.

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