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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Technology
Martyn Landi

Industry figures call for further investment in AI to boost UK economy

Industry figures have called on the Government to go further in backing emerging technologies, after the Chancellor announced plans to invest more in artificial intelligence technologies across the Civil Service and defence.

Rachel Reeves used her spring statement to a £3.25 billion Transformation fund, which in part will be used to drive efficiency in the public sector by encouraging the adoption of AI tools to cut costs and boost productivity.

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