The UK can be one of the top three world leaders on artificial intelligence and the government’s AI strategy is a step in the right direction, says Sam Robinson (pictured), AI policy lead and senior researcher at the Social Market Foundation.
Although the UK can’t compete at the same level as the US or China, he believes it has the talent, universities, and the startups to succeed.
Robinson said perhaps the biggest opportunity for the UK is to establish itself as an AI leader in the public sector. He explained: “The UK is uniquely well placed to demonstrate how AI can improve the productivity and quality of public services, and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle is building a reputation for the UK as the country that is most ready and willing to seize the opportunity.”
