UK government
The UK government's Sovereign AI fund launched with a focus on "pre seed to growth" stage startups.
UK "better placed" than most to develop new AI hardware says Tech Secretary.
Plus the Department for Transport unleashes Gemini on public consultation.
£81 million spent in 2012, a £61 million projection in 2025, and a £29 million contract in 2026.
The UK's supercomputer replacement is behind schedule after funding delays.
"It is simply wrong that taxpayers are covering the costs for Fujitsu’s sins" says committee chair.
The market offers "no reasonable alternatives" to the popular defence OSINT supplier, said the MoD.
"The UK should not resign itself to long-term dependence on opaque models trained overseas."
The UK government hopes to interview candidates for an AI-focused director-general job in March.