During the opening of London Tech Week, Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted significant policy initiatives regarding artificial intelligence, introducing a £1 billion investment in AI infrastructure. He stressed the importance of addressing public fears surrounding AI, declaring that technology can benefit society as a whole by creating jobs, improving public services, and enhancing community wealth. Starmer revealed a new AI assistant called 'Extract' to streamline the planning system, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and facilitate housing development for families. Starmer's overarching message centers on technology's transformative potential for every region in Britain.
Starmer declared that UK ministers should assure every parent technology improves their children’s future, emphasizing the wealth creation and job opportunities it offers communities.
Acknowledging the public's fears about AI, Starmer stated: 'AI and tech makes us more human' and highlighted the need to address skepticism surrounding job displacement.
With a commitment to investing in AI infrastructure, Starmer announced £1 billion to enhance AI computing resources, aiming to support significant advancements in planning systems.
Starmer introduced 'Extract,' a government AI assistant intended to simplify the planning process, aiming to hasten decisions and help provide homes for working families.
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