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UK to launch state-backed AI research lab

The UK government is committing £40m over six years to establish a new lab that will focus on fundamental AI research that can lead to breakthroughs in science, healthcare and transport. “This is a long-term investment in the brilliant minds who will keep the UK in the AI fast lane. If we are the ones breaking new ground on what AI can do, we can make sure our values are baked in from the outset. This is a critical part of our mission to make AI work for everyone,” said AI minister Kanishka Narayan.