Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/ulhpebbQLHQ.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Could this UK startup save Britain from AI oblivion? | BBC News [qP7DzwlOnL8] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT As governments and businesses confront their reliance on US tech giants, AI Decoded explores whether Britain can build its own AI future — and how quickly it must act. Now, a sudden decision from Washington is sending shockwaves through the global AI industry, restricting access to some of America’s most advanced systems — even for its allies. For UK companies, it raises a stark question: what happens when the technology you depend on is no longer available? Presenter Marc Cieslak is joined by Yang Li of East London startup Cosine, now racing to build a “sovereign” British alternative as demand surges following the US clampdown. Tech author and Bloomberg reporter Katrina Manson also joins to unpack the national security stakes, alongside co-host Stephanie Hare. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews mHCMARYfeuf pDYFCFHwYt1 8TzieNr6tgk G92BzhpxRvr u42CUQDVvlK IULSN9D9cms
As governments and businesses confront their reliance on US tech giants, AI Decoded explores whether Britain can build its own AI future — and how quickly it must act. Now, a sudden decision from Washington is sending shockwaves through the global AI industry, restricting access to some of America’s most advanced systems — even for its allies. For UK companies, it raises a stark question: what happens when the technology you depend on is no longer available? Presenter Marc Cieslak is joined by Yang Li of East London startup Cosine, now racing to build a “sovereign” British alternative as demand surges following the US clampdown. Tech author and Bloomberg reporter Katrina Manson also joins to unpack the national security stakes, alongside co-host Stephanie Hare. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews mHCMARYfeuf pDYFCFHwYt1 8TzieNr6tgk G92BzhpxRvr u42CUQDVvlK IULSN9D9cms