Google Cloud reports UK companies have shifted from AI experimentation to large-scale production, driving an estimated 20% productivity boost in retail and public-sector planning. Separately, Uber and Lucid designate Houston as their second robotaxi market for mid-2027, heightening competition for Waymo.
UK businesses and government bodies have moved from piloting AI tools last year to full-scale production, deploying them in retail shopping platforms and public-sector planning systems that accelerate decisions and user engagement.
Google Cloud’s UK division forecasts as much as 20% productivity improvements from AI integration, highlighting demand for its infrastructure and services; leaders must invest in security, data sovereignty and workforce skills to maintain momentum.
Uber and Lucid have named Houston their second robotaxi market with testing already underway, planning a mid-2027 launch, deploying nearly 100 vehicles now in California and Texas, and building a 50,000 sq ft hub drawing 4 megawatts for 40 fast chargers.
