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Can the UK become AI ‘world leader’? 6 partner leaders give snap verdict

Keir Starmer yesterday pledged to "mainline AI into veins" of the UK. Will his plans succeed?

Oxygen staff by Oxygen staff
14 January 2025
in AI, Indepth, News
Can the UK become AI ‘world leader’? 6 partner leaders give snap verdict
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“I’m optimistic the UK is well placed to lead in an era of AI”

Paul Bolt, CEO of Microsoft partner Transparity Solutions

Transparity's Paul Bolt and David Jobbins
Transparity’s Paul Bolt and David Jobbins

What’s your snap reaction to yesterday’s announcement?

At the risk of sounding downbeat, I would be surprised if there is a developed economy without similar AI aspirations, and we all know that the economic mood music has been challenging for Labour, so maybe this is an opportune political moment. That said, it is welcome and I am optimistic that the UK is incredibly well placed to lead in an era of AI.

As a partner which deals with the realities of delivering AI to business customers every day, what’s your one piece of advice for the new government regarding how it approaches AI growth and regulation?

If we want to lead, it starts with skills – attracting and developing a core skillset in the UK, making the UK the destination of AI skills, and infusing training through our education establishments. If I were in the Government’s shoes, if AI is the most exciting technology we have, then healthcare must be the most pressing use case. But they will need to foster trust, show a return and drive adoption. That means finding some quick wins, demonstrable success and building confidence that these statements go beyond political rhetoric and delivers real-world, tangible value.

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