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1 week agoUK government will buy tech to boost AI sector in $130M growth push
"Our particular strengths as a country lie in areas like life sciences, financial services, the defense sector, and the creative sector. And where we will really lead the world is where we can use the power of AI in those sectors," Kendall told the Financial Times. The plans came as part of a wider AI package designed to upgrade Britain's tech infrastructure and convince entrepreneurs and investors that Labour is backing the sector ahead of next week's Budget, which is expected to raise taxes on the wealthy.
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