UK dangerously reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI
A parliamentary probe says Britain depends on China for rare earths and lithium, risking military, AI and net‑zero goals.
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The AI Workforce
What is an AI agent? A plain guide for business operators
An AI agent is software that decides its own next step to finish a job. Here is what that means, where the term gets stretched, and how to judge one for your business.
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AI agents versus traditional automation: what is the difference
Rules-based automation follows the steps you write. An agent chooses some steps itself. Knowing which one a job needs saves money and avoids risk.
Are AI agents safe for business use?
Agents can be used safely, but only with limits. The main risks are being tricked, being given too much power and being trusted too early. Here is how to manage each one.
Data protection rules to check before an agent touches customer data
Connecting an AI agent to customer records brings data protection law with it. A country-by-country checklist for all seven Infercline editions.
What buyers look for when they acquire an AI company
Large software firms have paid billions for AI agent companies. What they were buying, what they check before they pay, and what founders should prepare long before a sale.
The Agent-or-Hire Scorecard
Should this job grow through people or through systems?
Seven questions about one job in your business. Each answer scores 0 to 3, so the total runs from 0 to 21.
Four possible answersHire someone. Improve the process first. A person and an agent together. Or agent-led, with a person approving the exceptions. Take the Scorecard.
