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‘AI moving fast’: UK to spend $125m on AI hubs, regulation

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sought to position his country as a global leader in AI regulation [File: Justin Tallis/Pool via Reuters]

The United Kingdom has unveiled plans to spend over 100 million pounds ($125m) on research and training related to artificial intelligence (AI).

Under the plans announced on Tuesday, the government will launch nine new AI research hubs across the UK, support research projects examining the responsible use of AI in education, policing and creative industries, and train regulators on managing the risks and benefits of the technology.

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