The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has been scrapped by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, but AI Minister Kanishka Narayan, appointed by Sir Keir Starmer, will now attend Cabinet, signaling a continued commitment to AI's importance despite the departmental change.
UK Information Commissioner John Edwards resigned after harassment claims and is now reportedly suing a woman who flagged his conduct. Science Secretary Liz Kendall expressed dismay, calling his alleged actions "appalling" and "unacceptable."
The UK government plans to implement a social media ban for under-16s, defying US objections. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall stated the UK's priority is "British young people" and dismissed concerns about investment from US tech firms.
UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall vows to tackle social media misinformation after riots in Southampton, referencing Elon Musk's X platform and calling for crisis response protocols.
Technology secretary Liz Kendall has warned Britain must seize the initiative on artificial intelligence or risk being left at the mercy of technology shaped by others. Speaking about the UK's ability to develop its own capabilities, Kendall highlighted that 70% of global AI computing power is provided by just five US companies – Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle. She announced a state AI investment fund launched this month and revealed plans to become more influential in designing and manufacturing AI chips. The speech comes amid concerns the UK is struggling to develop its own path in AI despite producing academic talent and hosting companies like Google DeepMind.
The technology secretary said Britain is making a “decisive move” towards backing its own startups.
The UK government has announced its first investment under a £500m sovereign AI fund, taking a stake in London-based Callosum, which helps different computer chips work together for AI training. Technology secretary Liz Kendall urged the country to embrace AI despite concerns about job displacement and cybersecurity risks, acknowledging people are worried but emphasizing the need to 'seize this to make it work for Britain'. Six UK startups will also receive access to government-funded supercomputers.
İş ve Emeklilik Bakanı Liz Kendall, BBC'ye sürücüsüz araçta verdiği röportajda AI kullanımını anlattı. Taksi şoförlerinin iş kaybı korkusunu anladığını belirterek, 10 milyon kişiye ücretsiz AI eğitimi vaat etti.
