A new team, dubbed 'Sovereign AI', will be formed to promote collaboration between government entities and industry leaders, positioning the UK at the forefront of AI innovation.

Kyle has expressed a commitment to ensuring that the opportunities presented by AI will result in new investments, job creation, and enhanced living standards across the UK.

This initiative seeks to tackle the challenges faced by declining public services by integrating AI tools to improve efficiency and alleviate citizen frustrations.

The UK government is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at establishing the country as a global hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and enhancing its application within the public sector.

This announcement comes on the heels of French AI company Mistral's decision to establish its first European office in London, underscoring the UK's appeal to AI businesses.

Science Secretary Peter Kyle has criticized the previous focus on risk management, arguing that it has stifled innovation and growth in AI technology.

Kyle stressed the importance of moving away from an 'asleep at the wheel' mentality, advocating for a more proactive strategy to leverage AI's capabilities.

The government asserts that AI is already being applied in various sectors, such as healthcare for cancer detection, education for personalized learning, and infrastructure for pothole detection, with plans for broader applications.