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Is the UK’s AI approach working?


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As AI initiatives gather steam, the public and private sectors are assessing the level of investment necessary to unlock the value of the new technology. It’s clear that large funds and a strategic approach will be necessary to bring the workforce along with employers.

The UK government has announced several billion pounds in collective funding for AI projects and infrastructure deemed necessary for expanding the UK’s AI sector. As governments around the world look to unlock AI success of their own, however, is the UK’s current approach enough?

In this episode, Jane and Rory speak to Alex Case, senior director and government industry principal EMEA at Pegasystems to discuss how well the UK is positioning itself to take advantage of the growing AI market.

Read more:

  • UK competition watchdog says it has “very real concerns” over big tech AI dominance
  • UK AI regulation: Lawmakers reportedly eye a tighter approach
  • Microsoft believes the UK can become a "global leader in AI", but regulation needs fixing
  • Investment in UK AI firms plummeted last year despite the hype surrounding generative AI
  • The UK government’s AI goals are being stifled by ‘apocalyptic concerns’ over safety

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