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UK Sets Up And Funds New Taskforce To Drive AI

By  |  April 24, 2023

On Monday, Britain announced an initial funding of 100 million pounds ($124.5 million) for the development of foundation models, a type of artificial intelligence used in various fields such as healthcare and education, including chatbots like ChatGPT.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that utilizing AI has the potential to boost the economy, generate higher-paying employment opportunities, and advance healthcare and security.Our new expert taskforce is investing in emerging technologies to develop safe and trustworthy AI, which will contribute to shaping a more innovative UK economy.