Is the UK ready for AI? The series finale on transformation, trust and the infrastructure behind it all

Is the UK ready for AI? The series finale on transformation, trust and the infrastructure behind it all

Author: Deloitte UK July 28, 2026 Duration: 42:09

Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, how businesses grow and how countries compete.

When you look back at history, every generation has a technology that changes everything. Steam. Electricity. The Internet.

So technology transformation isn't new. But as we face the latest challenge, is the UK ready?

In this series finale of The Green Room, we bring together experts from past episodes to explore what readiness really means. For people, for organisations and for the country as a whole.

From skills and trust to energy, infrastructure and investment, this episode looks beyond the hype to the choices that will shape the UK's AI future.

Tune in to find out:

  • Why AI readiness is about more than technology
  • How businesses can move from experimentation to adoption at scale
  • Why trust, leadership and skills could decide how much value AI creates
  • Why compute, energy and infrastructure are central to the UK's AI ambitions
  • What it will take for people, businesses and regions across the UK to benefit


This episode is the finale of The Green Room's series exploring the AI opportunity for the UK. Listen back to the full series wherever you get your podcasts, starting with our 100th episode: What will be the last job on earth?
Visit our website to learn more about this topic and find suggestions for other episodes: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts

Featuring guests: Anne-Marie Malley, Ben Legg, Bruce Daisley, Kate Sweeney, Sharon Hague, Oliver Seal, Mike Manby, Kate O'Neill, Julia Lo Bue-Said, Tom Astill, Simon McDougall, Avtar Benning, Caroline Brown, Tom Cope, Carol Yan and Tom Harris.

Host: Jenny Haskel
Original music: Ali Barrett

This episode was recorded in London on 13 July 2026.
Featuring clips from episode 94 (recorded November 2025) and episodes 100 to 106 (recorded between February and July 2026) – all recorded in London.


In The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business, conversations move beyond surface-level trends to examine the underlying forces reshaping the commercial landscape. Hosted by Deloitte UK, this award-winning podcast creates a space where complex, pressing questions are met with clarity and depth. Every discussion is built around a single, significant inquiry, bringing in leading voices from across various sectors to unpack it. What you'll hear is not just commentary, but substantive strategic analysis and expert insights designed for leaders and professionals who need to understand the 'why' and the 'how'. The dialogue consistently returns to critical, interconnected areas like digital transformation, the practical implications of AI and technology, evolving leadership models, and the realities of the future of work. It also delves into core business strategy, the pathways to genuine innovation, and the urgent demands of sustainability and climate action. This podcast functions as a dedicated forum for thought leadership, where each episode provides a focused lens on the topics that define success and responsibility in modern business. The aim is to equip listeners with perspectives that are both broad and deeply relevant, turning abstract concepts into actionable understanding. It’s a resource for anyone looking to engage with the substantive ideas that are currently challenging and changing organizations worldwide.
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