The UK's Office for National Statistics cites AI as a major driver of the country's summer growth spurt, with GDP growing 0.4% in July, above expectations (Tom Rees/Bloomberg)

The UK Office for National Statistics attributes the summer economic expansion largely to artificial-intelligence activity, reporting a 0.4% rise in GDP for July that exceeded forecasts. The data highlights AI’s contribution as a key factor behind the country’s stronger-than-expected growth.