UK will not pit AI safety against investment in bid for growth, says minister

The UK wants to do its 'own thing' on AI regulation, suggesting a divergence from U.S. and EU

A U.K. government minister told CNBC it's important for the U.K. to "do our own thing" when it comes to regulating powerful artificial intelligence models.

Everyone to benefit from AI power, says science minister

We spoke to science and technology secretary Peter Kyle, as the PM announces new AI plans.

Advocates Urge Government to Prioritise AI Safety in Growth Agenda

AI safety advocates have urged the government to include a roadmap for tackling broader AI harms in its plans to “harness” the technology for economic growth and better public services. A UK think tank focussed on ethical and responsible use of AI said that piloting AI throughout the public sector should be implemented safely and include input from the public. In its response to the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, published on Monday,…

AI change happening 'quicker than we think', says prime minister

Meanwhile, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused Labour of driving the UK's economy "into the ground" in a social media post.

UK PM, Keir Starmer, to make UK AI world leader

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday laid out his vision to harness the power of artificial intelligence to boost Britain’s flagging economy, promising flexible regulations amid concerns about the technology’s unchecked use. Starmer’s Labour government announced an “action plan” to make the UK “the world leader” in AI, with the “full weight” of

UK to 'unleash' AI to turbocharge economy

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due Monday to outline an "action plan" to make the UK "the world leader" in artificial intelligence and spark Britain's flagging economy.