The UK government, in partnership with Meta, will launch a $1 million program to foster AI engineering in the public sector. The Open-Source AI Fellowship, led by the Alan Turing Institute, invites engineers to participate in a 12-month initiative starting January 2026. The focus will be on creating AI tools for various public sector applications, including language translation and housing development. Participants will also enhance existing AI tools like "Humphrey" used by civil servants. Emphasis is placed on using open-source AI models for practical solutions to improve governmental operations.
The fellowships will begin in January 2026, with applicants urged to register their interest ahead of applications going live next week.
Technology secretary Peter Kyle said the program aims to develop AI solutions that are "open, practical, and built for public good".
The tool helps solve queries for staff on a range of issues, from managing debt to seeking legal advice or information on consumer rights.
The Fellowship will help scale that kind of impact across government, and develop sovereign capabilities where necessary.
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