*UKHotViewsExtra* Government announces £54m for "trustworthy" AI research

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith, used her keynote speech on day 3 day of London Tech Week to set out the Government’s plans for a series of measures designed to beef-up the UK’s emerging technology sector (principally AI).

This includes £54m package of investment in AI and data science, delivered to universities through UK Research & Innovation (UKRI); the launch of a new UK Geospatial Strategy (bringing together satellite imaging, AI, and real-time data); and a pilot programme to accelerate new research ventures with industry, philanthropic organisations and the third sector (backed by up to £50m in government funding).

In UKHotViewsExtra – Government announces £54m for "trustworthy" AI research subscribers to TechMarketView research services can learn about the many funding initiatives announced at London Tech Week, how they’re coming together under the DSIT’s UK Science and Technology Framework, and why now the combo of data, ethics, and AI as a focus for research.

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Posted by Craig Wentworth at '10:26' - Tagged: funding   ethics   london tech week