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UK Government Unveils Bold AI Action Plan to Boost Growth and Employment

The UK government has launched an extensive AI Opportunities Action Plan aiming for a transformative increase in computing capacity and infrastructure by 2030.

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The action plan represents a shift in tone from the UK government which had previously been focused on tackling the most serious “frontier” risks from AI, relating to dangers involving cybersecurity, disinformation and bioweapons.
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Starmer's administration last year canceled £1.3 billion of taxpayer-funded spending commitments towards two significant computing initiatives in order to prioritize other fiscal plans.
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AI does have the potential to transform public services, but Labour's economic mismanagement and uninspiring plan will mean Britain is left behind.
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Updated: Jan 12th, 2025, 10:38 PM ET

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a comprehensive AI Opportunities Action Plan, outlining a 50-point initiative to enhance AI capabilities, set growth zones, and increase the national computing infrastructure by 20 times by 2030. With commitments from leading tech firms, the plan aims to create jobs, support public services, and potentially add £470 billion to the economy in the next decade. The initiative includes facilitating access to public data and establishing an AI Energy Council to address the energy needs of AI technologies. Concerns arise regarding privacy and the impact on jobs in various sectors.

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