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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 January 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Artificial Intelligence: Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to expand skills and ethical training in AI.

Answer

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is taking significant steps to expand skills and ethical training in AI.

Last year, we formed a partnership with 11 major technology companies and leading UK businesses to upskill 7.5 million workers in AI by 2030. This will ensure that UK workers benefit from the transformational impact AI will have in the workplace right across the country by ensuring they have access to high quality skills provision, free at the point of use. This will cover a range of skills, including responsible and ethical use of AI.

Last year we also launched the AI Skills Hub – an online learning platform where learners can access training courses on a range of topics ranging from foundational AI literacy to ethics and responsible AI use, to more advanced skills to develop and deploy AI.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103268
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Ethics Training Artificial intelligence
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk