


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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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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