The UK risks missing out on the coming AI boom - here's how it can get back on track
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from The Conversation5 months ago
Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced significant cuts aimed at addressing a financial black hole, impacting crucial investments in AI and infrastructure.
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The scrapping of the proposed £1.3 billion investment plan for AI, including the UK's first exascale supercomputer, raises concerns over the nation's competitiveness in technological advancements.
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Despite attracting significant foreign investment in tech, the UK risks falling behind its European counterparts in supercomputing capabilities, with its leading computer ranking only 49th worldwide.
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Michelle Donelan previously warned that without robust investment, the UK's position as a leader in scientific and technological progress could be seriously jeopardized.
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