The Latest Breaking News from Pearson

Resist the corporate lobbyists: FTSE 100 bosses do not need US-style bonuses

The idea that executive pay should reflect American remuneration to help retention has no basis in reality

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

Dump the U.K. for the U.S. if you want to be worth more, major investor says

Pearson is the latest company under pressure to shift to the U.S. as London investors fight falling valuations for U.K.-listed companies.

Fortune · Dec 18, 2023

L&G opens door for huge US-style bonuses for UK asset managers

Update to pay policy includes room for ‘necessary flexibility’ to attract best talent to London-listed firm

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023

Pearson eyes AI revenue growth but concedes some tools are imports of ChatGPT

CEO Andy Bird said he had so far rejected offers for use of the firm’s content to train large language models

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023

FTSE 100 Live: New boss at BT, Pearson results, UK mortgage approvals, shares flat

BT Group today named Allison Kirkby as chief executive when current incumbent Philip Jansen steps down by early next year.

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023

A.I. like ChatGPT will replace millions of jobs—or make your job ‘more human,’ says a new report

The report, by ServiceNow and Pearson, says A.I. will “augment” millions of jobs by letting employees be more creative and analytical, but warns of shortsighted companies that don’t retrain workers whose jobs are eliminated.

Fortune · Jun 15, 2023

Pearson On and On review - a very British gravel bike

An aero carbon gravel machine from London's oldest bike shop

Cycling Weekly · Jun 14, 2023

A.I. moving ‘faster than real life’ is widening a skills gap workers need to keep up with

Workers have no choice but to up their tech skills, Pearson's Andy Bird says.

Fortune · May 27, 2023

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Evening Standard · May 15, 2023

Pearson taking legal action over use of its content to train language models, as it announces own AI plans

Pearson has already sent out a cease-and-desist letter over use of its intellectual property

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023