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    UK government announces $41M boost for AI projects

    By Jennifer YuAugust 12, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • The UK government announced £32 million ($41 million) for 98 AI projects after scrapping a $1.6 billion plan.
    • Cambridge-based Monumo received  £750,152 ($957,420) to improve electric vehicle motor designs.

    OUR TAKE
    This policy signals a shift in the UK government’s approach to AI investment, focusing on targeted, smaller-scale projects rather than large, sweeping initiatives. The funding supports innovative solutions that could significantly impact key industries, such as transportation and construction, improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
    –Jennifer Yu, BTW reporter

    What happened

    The pledge comes a week after the new Labour administration shelved the former government’s £1.3 billion ($1.6 billion) AI investment plans. The government has now announced £32 million ($41 million) in funding for 98 AI projects aimed at improving the UK’s productivity and public services.

    AI companies working on solutions like enhancing construction site safety, reducing railway repair times, and cutting emissions across supply chains will receive a share of the funding. Cambridge-based Monumo, part of a team awarded £750,152 ($957,420), is a company focused on improving designs for electric vehicle motors.

    “AI will deliver real change for working people across the UK—not only growing our economy but improving our public services,” said Minister for Digital Government and AI, Feryal Clark. “We want technology to boost growth and deliver change right across the board, and I’m confident projects like these will help us realise that ambition.”

    Also read: UK antitrust body examines Google’s partnership with Anthropic

    Also read: UK school is warned for illegally using facial-recognition technology

    Why it’s important

    By allocating £32 million to 98 specific AI projects, the government is directly addressing pressing issues like safety in construction, reducing railway repair times, and cutting emissions—areas that can deliver tangible benefits to the public.

    Moreover, this decision underscores the UK’s commitment to maintaining a competitive edge in the global AI race, ensuring that technological advancements contribute to economic growth and improved public services. The focus on smaller, innovative projects may also encourage a broader range of AI companies and startups to contribute to the nation’s technological landscape, fostering a more dynamic and inclusive AI ecosystem.

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    Jennifer Yu

    Jennifer Yu is a reporter at BTW Media covering artificial intelligence and products. She graduated from The University of Hong Kong. Send tips to j.yu@btw.media.

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