Keir Starmer unveils new action plan to make Britain ‘world leader’ in artificial intelligence The government aims to “mainline” artificial intelligence “into the veins” of the UK in new plans announced today. Backed by leading tech firms, the multibillion-pound AI Opportunities Action Plan will see AI being used for everything from “spotting potholes to freeing up teachers to teach”, said The Guardian. Announcing the plan, Keir Starmer said AI would “drive incredible change” and could “transform the lives of working people”.
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