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Written question asked by Peter Fortune (Conservative) on Friday, 17 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 January 2025. It was answered by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Monday, 27 January 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Artificial Intelligence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he had with the Geospatial Commission on the AI Opportunities Action Plan before its publication.

Answer

The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for AI growth, driving adoption and building UK capability at the frontier.

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology engaged in numerous discussions with various stakeholders and government departments as part of the broader effort to ensure the AI Opportunities Action Plan was comprehensive and aligned with the government’s ambition for growth. The Geospatial Commission is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Officials in geospatial and AI policy engage regularly, including on the AI Action Plan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24757
Session
2024-26
Related items
AI Opportunities Action Plan
Monday, 13 January 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Artificial intelligence Geospatial Commission
Link
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