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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 Research England 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.

UKRI representatives, including research councils, have been engaged throughout the development of the AI Opportunities Action Plan. We are committed to working closely with the UKRI who are a critical delivery partner for key elements of the Action plan. We will continue to engage widely across the AI ecosystem as government takes the Action Plan forward.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24760
Session
2024-26
Related items
AI Opportunities Action Plan
Monday, 13 January 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Artificial intelligence Research England
Link
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