Best Trending AI UK

Week of 21 Sept 2026

Every AI pick that made our daily top 3 this week, ranked by how many days it held its spot.

  1. Fresh off a $180 million Series C funding round, ElevenLabs' advanced voice cloning and dubbing technology has made it a permanent fixture in the top AI tools rankings. The platform's specialisation in ultra-realistic voice synthesis is attracting massive consumer and creator attention.

  2. OpenAI's ChatGPT maintains its dominance with 30% UK market preference, leading all AI assistants. The Pro and Plus subscription tiers continue to drive consumer spending as AI chatbots become essential productivity tools.

  3. HeyGen's AI video generator is trending heavily among TikTok and social media creators for producing ultra-realistic avatar videos that audiences can't identify as AI-generated. The tool has become the go-to solution for faceless content creation in 2026.

  4. Kling AI's Motion Control 3.0 app transforms single photos into viral dancing videos, becoming the hottest TikTok trend of September 2026. The app's ability to create professional-looking dance content from just one image has captured massive UK consumer attention across social media.

  5. OpenAI's video generator lets users upload their own digital likeness to create personalised AI videos in any scenario. The app reached 1 million downloads faster than the original ChatGPT, making it one of the biggest AI launches of 2026.

  6. Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are exploding in popularity following the Connect 2026 announcement of Muse AI integration and expansion to 100+ styles. The audio-only versions without cameras are driving mainstream adoption of AI wearables.

  7. Google's NotebookLM, powered by Gemini 1.5 Pro, is gaining massive traction as an AI research tool with new 2026 subscription tiers starting at £4.99. UK consumers are increasingly adopting AI tools for research and high-stakes purchase decisions, with NotebookLM emerging as a top choice for students and professionals.

  8. Real-time translation earbuds supporting 130+ languages are flying off shelves on TikTok Shop with thousands of viral review videos. Prices range from budget to premium models, with no subscription fees driving mass adoption among UK travellers.

  9. The latest version offers native 2K resolution output at five times the generation speed of V6, cementing its position as the leading AI image generator. Midjourney reached half a billion in revenue with no external funding, proving massive consumer demand.

  10. Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5.1 launched September 1st with advanced cybersecurity features, creating huge buzz. The latest flagship model is competing directly with ChatGPT and driving consumer subscriptions as AI chatbot wars intensify.