Artificial Intelligence
(asked on 9th June 2025) - View Source
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage the development of artificial intelligence in the UK and to ensure that the sector retains a strong base in the UK.
Answered by
Lord Vallance of Balham
Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
The Prime Minister launched the AI Opportunities Action Plan in January. It sets out 50 far reaching actions needed to drive up the development and deployment of AI. Government accepted all 50 recommendations.
Progress has been made across a range of actions, including holding the first AI Energy Council meeting, signing an MOU with Anthropic, and opening the formal AI Growth Zone application process. The Spending Review 2025 will further cement the UK’s leadership in AI, driving economic growth and fostering a safer, healthier, and more prosperous society.
The Government is driving forward AI development and adoption through the AI Opportunities Action Plan - taking decisive steps to position the UK as a global AI maker, not just a taker.