AI: Unlocking New Opportunities in the UK
The UK's got a pretty impressive history when it comes to leading the charge in science and tech, and now it's time to really tap into the power of AI. That's why we've just dropped our new paper, "Unlocking the UK's AI potential."
You know, the UK's been at the forefront of computer science for over 70 years now. From those early days, British innovators have been pushing the boundaries of digital tech, and AI is no different. Thanks to the UK's top-notch academic and R&D scene, we've got world-class AI research institutes and cutting-edge companies like Google DeepMind setting up shop and flourishing right here.
We're at a pretty crucial point with AI, and it's time for some smart policy-making. AI could pump over £400 billion into the UK economy by 2030 and boost productivity across the board. Plus, it's got the potential to tackle some big societal challenges and push forward our understanding in the sciences.
Our paper dives into three big areas where we need to take action: beefing up AI infrastructure, coming up with a solid workforce strategy, and making sure everyone can get their hands on AI. We've got some game-changing recommendations in each area, like setting up a National Research Cloud and launching a National Skills Service.
The National Research Cloud would give everyone access to the computing power and tools they need, helping the UK build a strong compute strategy that's both about capacity and how we use it.
Then there's our National Skills Service idea, which would be a new platform and accreditation system for lifelong learning. It's all about getting more people the skills they need for high-value jobs and making sure they can take full advantage of what AI has to offer.
With the new government looking to ramp up economic growth, now's the time to make some big calls on how the UK approaches growth and AI. If the next agenda steps up to the plate, it could really unlock the AI opportunity and turn the UK into a hotspot for investment and growth. And we at Google? We're all in, ready to do our bit.
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
The UK's new focus on AI is super exciting! I'm all for tapping into that potential, but the paper feels a bit too optimistic. Real-world applications and ethical considerations need more attention. Still, it's a step in the right direction!
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EricYoung
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
イギリスのAIへの新たな注目は本当にワクワクします！その可能性を引き出すことに賛成ですが、論文は少し楽観的すぎる気がします。現実の応用や倫理的な考慮がもっと必要です。それでも、正しい方向への一歩ですね！
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WillMartinez
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
영국의 AI에 대한 새로운 초점이 정말 흥미로워요! 그 잠재력을 활용하는 것에 찬성하지만, 논문이 조금 너무 낙관적인 것 같아요. 실제 응용과 윤리적 고려가 더 필요해요. 그래도, 올바른 방향으로의 한 걸음이죠!
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ChristopherAllen
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
O novo foco do Reino Unido em IA é super emocionante! Estou totalmente a favor de explorar esse potencial, mas o artigo parece um pouco otimista demais. Aplicações no mundo real e considerações éticas precisam de mais atenção. Ainda assim, é um passo na direção certa!
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GaryWalker
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
¡El nuevo enfoque del Reino Unido en la IA es súper emocionante! Estoy totalmente a favor de aprovechar ese potencial, pero el documento parece un poco demasiado optimista. Las aplicaciones del mundo real y las consideraciones éticas necesitan más atención. Aún así, es un paso en la dirección correcta!
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IsabellaDavis
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
The UK's new AI paper is a good start, but it feels a bit vague. It's great to see the country pushing for AI, but I wish there were more concrete plans. Still, it's a step in the right direction, I guess?
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The UK's got a pretty impressive history when it comes to leading the charge in science and tech, and now it's time to really tap into the power of AI. That's why we've just dropped our new paper, "Unlocking the UK's AI potential."
You know, the UK's been at the forefront of computer science for over 70 years now. From those early days, British innovators have been pushing the boundaries of digital tech, and AI is no different. Thanks to the UK's top-notch academic and R&D scene, we've got world-class AI research institutes and cutting-edge companies like Google DeepMind setting up shop and flourishing right here.
We're at a pretty crucial point with AI, and it's time for some smart policy-making. AI could pump over £400 billion into the UK economy by 2030 and boost productivity across the board. Plus, it's got the potential to tackle some big societal challenges and push forward our understanding in the sciences.
Our paper dives into three big areas where we need to take action: beefing up AI infrastructure, coming up with a solid workforce strategy, and making sure everyone can get their hands on AI. We've got some game-changing recommendations in each area, like setting up a National Research Cloud and launching a National Skills Service.
The National Research Cloud would give everyone access to the computing power and tools they need, helping the UK build a strong compute strategy that's both about capacity and how we use it.
Then there's our National Skills Service idea, which would be a new platform and accreditation system for lifelong learning. It's all about getting more people the skills they need for high-value jobs and making sure they can take full advantage of what AI has to offer.
With the new government looking to ramp up economic growth, now's the time to make some big calls on how the UK approaches growth and AI. If the next agenda steps up to the plate, it could really unlock the AI opportunity and turn the UK into a hotspot for investment and growth. And we at Google? We're all in, ready to do our bit.
亿万富翁讨论在本周AI更新中自动化取代工作
大家好，欢迎回到TechCrunch的AI通讯！如果您尚未订阅，可以在这里注册，每周三直接送达您的收件箱。我们上周稍作休息，但原因充分——AI新闻周期火爆，很大程度上归功于中国AI公司DeepSeek的突然崛起。这段时间真是旋风般忙碌，但我们现在回来了，正好为您带来OpenAI的最新动态。周末，OpenAI首席执行官Sam Altman在东京停留，与SoftBank掌门人孙正义会面。SoftBan
NotebookLM应用上线：AI驱动的知识工具
NotebookLM移动端上线：您的人工智能研究助手现已登陆安卓和iOS平台 NotebookLM的受欢迎程度令我们惊叹不已——数百万用户已将其作为处理复杂信息的首选工具。但有一个问题被反复提及："我们什么时候能在移动端使用NotebookLM？" 现在，等待结束了！🎉 NotebookLM移动应用现已登陆安卓和iOS平台，将AI辅助学习的强大功能装进您
谷歌的人工智能未来基金可能需要谨慎行事
谷歌的新AI投资计划：监管审查中的战略转变谷歌最近宣布成立的人工智能未来基金标志着这家科技巨头在塑造人工智能未来的过程中迈出了大胆一步。这项计划旨在为初创企业提供急需的资金、早期接触仍在开发中的尖端AI模型以及来自谷歌内部专家的指导。虽然这不是谷歌首次涉足初创企业生态系统——到目前为止，它已经投资了38家AI公司，包括备受瞩目的收购案如DeepMind、Wa
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
The UK's new focus on AI is super exciting! I'm all for tapping into that potential, but the paper feels a bit too optimistic. Real-world applications and ethical considerations need more attention. Still, it's a step in the right direction!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
イギリスのAIへの新たな注目は本当にワクワクします！その可能性を引き出すことに賛成ですが、論文は少し楽観的すぎる気がします。現実の応用や倫理的な考慮がもっと必要です。それでも、正しい方向への一歩ですね！
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
영국의 AI에 대한 새로운 초점이 정말 흥미로워요! 그 잠재력을 활용하는 것에 찬성하지만, 논문이 조금 너무 낙관적인 것 같아요. 실제 응용과 윤리적 고려가 더 필요해요. 그래도, 올바른 방향으로의 한 걸음이죠!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
O novo foco do Reino Unido em IA é super emocionante! Estou totalmente a favor de explorar esse potencial, mas o artigo parece um pouco otimista demais. Aplicações no mundo real e considerações éticas precisam de mais atenção. Ainda assim, é um passo na direção certa!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
¡El nuevo enfoque del Reino Unido en la IA es súper emocionante! Estoy totalmente a favor de aprovechar ese potencial, pero el documento parece un poco demasiado optimista. Las aplicaciones del mundo real y las consideraciones éticas necesitan más atención. Aún así, es un paso en la dirección correcta!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
The UK's new AI paper is a good start, but it feels a bit vague. It's great to see the country pushing for AI, but I wish there were more concrete plans. Still, it's a step in the right direction, I guess?
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