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Survey shows 63% of UK firms factor AI skills into promotion decisions

Companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence skills as a benchmark that directly affects promotions and salaries. A new HiBob survey found 63% of UK companies factor AI capabilities into promotion decisions and 61% include them in regular performance reviews. Some 31% said AI proficiency directly affects annual pay. Firms also expect mid-level AI skills to become a baseline requirement across roles, including non-technical jobs, and are investing in training and retraining programmes.

Games & Commerce

Google to roll out Ask YouTube AI search in U.S.

Google is adding an interactive AI search feature, Ask YouTube, to YouTube. Unveiled at Google I/O 2026 in California, it uses Gemini to find relevant videos, jump to the right segment and provide a written answer with related clips. Google said the goal is to make information easier to understand and faster to find. The initial rollout is limited to the United States this summer and may shift how creators optimise content for search.

Industry

Boston Dynamics Atlas moves 23 kg mini fridge, bringing factory deployment closer

Boston Dynamics released a new demonstration video of its humanoid robot Atlas, showing it lifting and moving a 23 kg mini fridge and then stepping back so a researcher could take a canned drink. The video also includes the learning process behind the motion. The company is developing Atlas for manufacturing sites rather than homes, focusing on low cost, simplicity and reliability. Researchers said Atlas lifted 45 kg in lab tests.