Testing the limits of what’s possible (and what isn’t) with AI When can we trust the results we get from AI, and when is learning impossible? Researchers have shown that there are some problems that even the most powerful AI cannot reliably solve, no matter how much data it’s given.  Sarah Collins Tue, 07/14/2026 - 10:00

Spinout developing hardware needed for quantum computing and the next wave of AI applications From quantum computing to AI infrastructure and autonomous systems, much of today’s deep tech innovation depends on how well we can control and manipulate light.While software and systems have advanced rapidly, the underlying optical hardware hasn’t kept pace. Sarah Fell Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:28

AI system could predict safety problems in social housing before they happen Cambridge researchers are developing an artificial intelligence tool that could tell councils which social housing tenants are most at risk, before a potential crisis hits. Sarah Collins Mon, 06/22/2026 - 08:00

AI not yet good enough to mark university essays, rewarding ‘style over substance’ Fred Lewsey Fri, 05/22/2026 - 08:54 Top AI systems show bias towards rewarding overly complex prose styles and only match human examiners for grade bands around half the time, research finds. Read more about AI not yet good enough to mark university essays, rewarding ‘style over substance’