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Keir Starmer says technology can create a ‘better future’ as he addresses AI fears

Keir Starmer has said ministers should be able to “look every parent in the eye” and pledge that tech can create a “better future” for their children. The UK prime minister opened London Tech Week with a series of policy announcements on artificial intelligence, including a boost to AI infrastructure and a new AI tool to transform the planning system. Acknowledging a “social fear” around the impact of AI, Starmer said technology would benefit all of society. “By the end of this parliament we should be able to lo…

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Keir Starmer says technology can create a ‘better future’ as he addresses AI fears
The quick read

Keir Starmer has said ministers should be able to “look every parent in the eye” and pledge that tech can create a “better future” for their children. The UK prime minister opened London Tech Week with a series of policy announcements on artificial intelligence, including a boost to AI infrastructure and a new AI tool to transform the planning system.

Acknowledging a “social fear” around the impact of AI, Starmer said technology would benefit all of society. That’s what my plan for change will deliver and, today, I think we’re taking another big step towards it.” Addressing fears about the impact of AI on jobs and society, Starmer said: “AI and tech makes us more human.

Main points
  • Keir Starmer has said ministers should be able to “look every parent in the eye” and pledge that tech can create a “better future” for their children.
  • Acknowledging a “social fear” around the impact of AI, Starmer said technology would benefit all of society.
  • “By the end of this parliament we should be able to look every parent in the eye in every region in Britain and say ‘look what technology can deliver for you’,” said Starmer.
Gain

The UK prime minister opened London Tech Week with a series of policy announcements on artificial intelligence, including a boost to AI infrastructure and a new AI tool to transform the planning system.

The rundown

Acknowledging a “social fear” around the impact of AI, Starmer said technology would benefit all of society. “By the end of this parliament we should be able to look every parent in the eye in every region in Britain and say ‘look what technology can deliver for you’,” said Starmer.

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