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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Technology
Christopher McKeon

Minister plays down job losses as Chancellor prepares to commit to AI drive

Rachel Reeves said in a world defined by technological change, Britain ‘cannot afford to stand still’ (James Manning/PA) - (PA Wire)

Embracing artificial intelligence will not lead to job losses “overall”, a Treasury minister has said as Rachel Reeves prepares to commit the UK to accelerating adoption of the technology.

The Chancellor is expected to pledge the UK to “the fastest AI adoption in the G7” when she delivers the annual Mais lecture in the City of London on Tuesday.

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