Posts by Mike Knight
MSP Persuasion Principle #7 : Unity
Unity is one of the deepest persuasion principles because it goes beyond simply liking someone, respecting their expertise, or seeing others trust them. It is about shared identity. At its simplest, Unity means people are more likely to trust, listen to, and act on advice from those they feel are “one of us”. This is…
Read MoreHMRC Deploys British AI To Hunt Tax Fraud
HMRC is handing a British AI company £175 million to help it spot tax fraud, uncover hidden financial networks, reduce costly mistakes, and improve customer service, as pressure mounts over rising complaints, growing complexity, and a £46.8 billion tax gap. Deal With Quantexa The decade-long deal with London-based AI and analytics firm Quantexa marks one…
Read MoreGoogle Replaces Chromebook With AI-Powered “Googlebook” Strategy
Google has unveiled a radical new laptop strategy that replaces the Chromebook concept with AI-first “Googlebooks”, devices where Gemini AI is embedded directly into the operating system and even the cursor itself becomes an intelligent assistant. AI As The Core Layer The move represents one of the clearest signs yet that major technology companies no…
Read MoreNHS Broadens Contractor Access To Patient Data
Fresh controversy has erupted around the NHS Federated Data Platform after reports claimed Palantir contractors and other external staff could be granted much broader access to identifiable patient data inside one of the NHS’s most sensitive systems. What’s Happening To Our Health Data? According to a recent report in the Financial Times, NHS England has…
Read MoreAI Memory Chip Survives Temperatures Hotter Than Molten Lava
Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed a memristor memory device capable of operating at 700°C, a temperature hotter than molten lava and beyond the surface conditions found on Venus. Why This Matters The breakthrough is important not simply because of the extreme temperatures involved, but because it points towards a new generation…
Read MoreAnthropic Targets Small Businesses With Plug-And-Play AI
Anthropic is making a major push into the small business market with a new set of AI-powered tools designed to automate everyday operational tasks for companies that lack dedicated IT teams or enterprise AI budgets. Why Anthropic Is Targeting Small Businesses The move reflects a growing battle among AI firms to move beyond large enterprise…
Read MoreElectricity Generated From Earth’s Rotation
Researchers have demonstrated a controversial new method for generating tiny amounts of electricity from Earth’s rotation through its own magnetic field, opening debate about whether the planet itself could one day become a source of continuous renewable energy. How The Experiment Worked A team of researchers from Princeton University, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Spectral…
Read MoreMSP Persuasion Principle #6 : Scarcity
Scarcity is one of the most powerful persuasion principles because it changes how people think about value, risk, timing, and action. At its simplest, scarcity means that people tend to want something more when they believe it may become limited, unavailable, harder to access, or more costly to delay. This can apply to products, services,…
Read MoreUkraine Says Robots Seized Enemy Territory On Their Own
Ukraine says it has carried out the first combat operation in history where enemy territory was captured entirely using robots and drones, signalling a major turning point in how future wars may be fought. How Ukraine Says Robots Captured Enemy Positions The claim was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky when he announced that Ukrainian…
Read MoreAI Agents Are Starting To Rewrite The Software Industry
Enterprise spending on AI-native software is now growing far faster than traditional cloud software, signalling a major change in how businesses buy, use, and value technology. Why The Traditional SaaS Model Is Under Pressure For more than two decades, most enterprise software has operated on a relatively simple model. Businesses bought software licences based on…
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