- New forum to accelerate adoption A.I. in the private sector
- business and A.I. Leaders from Google, Microsoft, Barclays, Vodafone and more announced as members
- The first meeting of the forum will be held in February
UK's first member A.I. The Opportunities Forum was appointed today (Thursday 25 January) with a clear mandate to drive recruitment. A.I. In the private sector.
Overseen by the Technology Secretary and the Prime Minister's Special Adviser on Business and Investment, the initiative is pioneering. A.I. Companies collaborate with business leaders to leverage their expertise and A.I. Boost productivity across the private sector, foster innovation and enable growth in all sectors of the economy.
The forum will specifically focus on: A.I. UK organizational culture and skills, governance, awareness, how to manage technology risks, availability of data (key factors in technology use and development) A.I..
Despite the importance of A.I. Although almost universally recognized, only one in ten organizations are currently fully prepared to deploy this technology. The forum will address this issue head-on, sharing best practices and identifying measures that organizations can adopt to improve. A.I. Ready.
It is based on the Prime Minister's idea A.I. Safety summit held at Bletchley Park, setting path forward for building a global approach to ensuring safety and accountability A.I.the launch of pioneering new products in the UK, and more. A.I. Safety Research Institute.
The UK is A.I. Safety research institutes, forums, etc. G7 Hiroshima A.I. process, global partnership A.I. (GPAI), G20The United Nations will continue to advance this dialogue and ensure that the entire international community can safely enjoy its benefits. A.I. Approved.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said:
We are now on the cusp of a productivity revolution. This has the potential to grow the economy in ways never seen before. Therefore, it is important to get it right.
This forum is A.I. Safety Summit – UK in the lead A.I. Innovation for safe acceptance A.I. In a way that serves the British people.
Technical Secretary Michelle Donnellan said:
We want organizations across the UK to harness its transformative power. A.I. Improve productivity, create new opportunities, and drive growth.
of A.I. The Opportunity Forum brings together the brightest minds from around the world. A.I. And the business that drives that effort.
A.I. is evolving at an incredible pace, and we are working in unison to ensure that businesses and employees in every sector of the economy can take advantage of this generation-defining technology.
The forum members announced today represent some of the biggest names in the industry and industry. A.I. Expertise. Co-chaired by Secretary of State Michelle Donnellan and Prime Minister's Business Adviser Franck Petigas, the forum will include Microsoft and Google, as well as Quantexa, KPMG, Arm, Barclays, Vodafone, Universal Music Group, GSK.
british A.I. The sector already contributes £3.7bn to the UK economy and employs 50,000 people across the country, with this figure set to rise further. As we have seen over the past century, our economies and job markets evolve with technology, and technological changes create new industries and new jobs.
CEO Claire Barclay from Microsoft UK said:
speed of A.I. Implementation, backed by a strong industry skills development program, will determine how well the UK embraces this generational shift in the way we live and work.
of A.I. The Opportunity Forum helps accelerate the private sector transformation needed to compete and lead in the global economy.
Debbie Weinstein, managing director of Google UK, said:
We look forward to working with the Government to ensure UK businesses take advantage of the benefits. A.I..
Google's UK Economic Impact Report highlights the scale of this opportunity, predicting that: A.I.-Driver innovation could create over £400bn of economic value for the UK economy by 2030.
Government-like initiatives A.I. The Opportunity Forum is key to unlocking the transformative potential of technology that has the potential to improve productivity, stimulate creativity and drive technology-led growth across the country's various sectors.
CEO of GSKEmma Walmsley said:
We are very optimistic about the opportunities for positive impact, including: A.I.but also GSK But it is for the UK's short and long term economic growth, innovation and skills development.
The UK has the potential and talent to harness these innovative technologies, but faster adoption is key. This new forum will bring together companies large and small. A.I. We look forward to contributing to help developers develop practical ideas and support.
quantexa CEOsaid Vishal Mallya.
as A.I. Quantexa, the first technology company, A.I. We are proud to be joining the Opportunity Forum and to be part of investing in UK-based innovation that puts the UK at the forefront of the world. A.I. On the world stage.
We have invested in A.I. It is at the heart of Quantexa technology. But what we've seen over the past 12 months is that adoption and impact are accelerating.we see A.I. This is the biggest technological advancement in generations and strengthens our investment. A.I. Because we know this will change the way organizations make decisions.
Naturally, there are concerns about the risks involved. A.I.. However, with safe and ethical implementation, A.I. By leveraging technology, UK businesses have huge opportunities to accelerate productivity and growth across a range of industries.
Steve Hair, CEO of Sage, said:
In Sage, A.I. For some time now, we plan to provide practical time-saving solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. A.I. It has the potential to increase productivity in the UK and simplify day-to-day tasks such as issuing invoices, managing late payments, and dealing with tax and cash flow issues.
make A.I. To become more effective and reliable, more cooperation is needed between governments and the technology sector to foster the digital economy and ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises can adopt digital tools and reap the benefits. is. A.I..of A.I. The Opportunity Forum is a step towards this goal and aims to deliver real results. A.I. We provide real business solutions.
The government also A.I. across the public sector. Earlier this month, the Central Digital Data Authority announced a new framework implementing the government sector's principles for the responsible use of generative. A.I.. The framework has been created in collaboration with industry and also aims to upskill civil servants through free generation tools. A.I. A course for civil servants to acquire reliable skills when working A.I..
The Forum currently plans to meet for its first meeting in February, with subsequent meetings held every two months.
Note to editor
The complete list of organizations participating in the forum is:
- Claire Barclay, CEO, Microsoft UK
- Debbie Weinstein, Managing Director, Google UK and Ireland
- Vishal Maria CEO of Cuantexa
- Rene Haas, CEO of Arm
- Bina Mehta, KPMG UK Chairman
- Jenny Daly, Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Wimpey
- Ken Murphy, Tesco Group Chief Executive Officer
- CS Venkatakrishnan, Barclays Group Chief Executive Officer
- greg jackson CEO octopus energy
- Margherita della Valle, CEO of Vodafone
- emma walmsley CEO of GSK
- Lucien Grainge CBE, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Music Group
- Steve Hare, CEO, Sage
- Jack Hidary, CEO, Sandbox AQ
- Edward Braham, Chairman of M&G
- Simon Patterson, Managing Director, Silver Lake
- Laura Cameron, Managing Partner of Pinsent Masons