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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anna Wise

Tech-savvy UK businesses to invest in AI to replace staff and cut costs – HSBC

Nearly a third of UK businesses which are focused on becoming more tech-savvy want to use artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to bolster their workforce and replace staff, a survey has found.

A majority of firms are targeting technology to further their growth plans, but smaller businesses who have conflicting priorities are at risk of being left behind in the race to automate, according to a survey by banking giant HSBC UK.

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