Press Digest: British Business - November 9
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - November 9 Nov 9 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
The Times
Meta META.O plans to launch its Muse AI agent in the UK within weeks, with retail partnerships expected to let users make purchases directly through the assistant.
British startup Wayve has signed a multi-year deal with CoreWeave CRWV.O to use the US data centre operator’s computing capacity to train its autonomous driving systems.
The Guardian
Nvidia NVDA.O said it is initiating an independent investigation following reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort over ties with a Chinese businesswoman.
BYD's 002594.SZ Dutch offices were raided by bailiffs acting for Jaguar Land Rover ahead of a court case over claims that the company infringes intellectual property rights.
The Telegraph
Mistral, the French AI startup backed by Emmanuel Macron, is seeking UK defence and critical infrastructure contracts as it positions itself as a European alternative to US AI firms.
HSBC HSBA.L, NatWest NWG.L, Barclays BARC.L and Lloyds LLOY.L have blocked AI agents from accessing customer accounts or making transactions, over growing concerns over the risks posed by personal finance bots.
Sky News
Britain's culture minister Lisa Nandy said the government is considering banning children under 16 from online marketplaces such as eBay EBAY.O and Vinted.
Martin Property Group, the leading solvent bidder for Poundland, is urging owner Gordon Brothers to release funding to restock stores as it seeks to acquire the discount retailer as a going concern.
(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)