UK AI Minister: AI to remain priority under likely next PM Andy Burnham

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UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan stated that AI and technology will remain a government priority, even with a likely new prime minister, Andy Burnham.
Narayan emphasized AI's importance for the UK's economy, security, and geopolitical standing, while acknowledging public concerns about job losses and advocating for a fair transition and institutional redesign to support workers.

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UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan stated that AI and technology will remain a government priority, even with a likely new prime minister, Andy Burnham. Narayan emphasized AI's importance for the UK's economy, security, and geopolitical standing, while acknowledging public concerns about job losses and advocating for a fair transition and institutional redesign to support workers.

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UK AI Minister: AI to remain priority under likely next PM Andy Burnham

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