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Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world
In a landmark speech, the Technology Secretary said there must be a “decisive move” towards backing more British tech companies as AI reshapes global power, security and prosperity.
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UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge
The UK government’s Sovereign AI is backing Ineffable Intelligence, co-investing with the British Business Bank to scale a UK-built, self-learning AI that can generate new knowledge and drive breakthroughs.
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AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI
Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK.
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Edtech and AI companies invited to help build safe AI tutoring tools for disadvantaged pupils
The government is inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to bid to develop safe, personalised AI tutoring tools designed to improve learning outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
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Vital medicines and new jobs in over £80 million for UK life sciences
Fresh backing for the sector unlocked by the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund.
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UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters
The UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and vehicle tracking systems.
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