The UK is racing against time to secure its technological sovereignty

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The British government this morning unveils an offensive strategy to fully exploit the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and guarantee its technological sovereignty. Faced with fierce global competition, the United Kingdom is banking on strategic infrastructure and a regulatory approach favorable to innovation to catch up and position itself among the leaders in the sector.

A plan for a decade of national renewal

Called “AI Opportunities Action Plan” and led by Matt Clifford, this plan proposes 50 measures intended to transform AI into an engine of economic and societal renewal. Among these measures:



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  • Dedicated growth zones (“AI Growth Zones”) : Technology hubs to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure and attract private investment. The first area will be established in Culham, Oxfordshire.
  • Enhanced computing capabilities : A twenty-fold increase in public computing capacity to reach 100,000 GPUs by 2030, with the construction of a new supercomputer.
  • National Data Library : A directory to securely exploit public data and support the development of AI.
  • AI Energy Council : A body to anticipate and manage growing energy needs, particularly through sustainable energy sources such as nuclear power.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “AI is a powerful tool that will transform our economy and improve public services. Our plan will create jobs, attract investment and put more money in the pockets of citizens. »

A distinct regulatory approach

Unlike the European and American models, the United Kingdom provides moderate regulation which will encourage innovation. The government will test AI applications before imposing rules, to provide a pragmatic and stable framework for businesses and investors.

Record private investments

This strategy has already convinced several players in the private sector, with a total of 14 billion pounds of investments announced by three large companies:

  • Vantage Data Centers : £12 billion to build data centres, including one of the largest in Europe in Wales, creating 11,500 jobs.
  • Kyndryl : 1,000 jobs in Liverpool via a new technology hub.
  • Nscale : $2.5 billion for a sovereign data center in Loughton, Essex, operational by 2026.

AI for public services

The plan focuses on integrating AI into public services to improve their efficiency with examples of:

  • Health : Early diagnoses of breast cancer and optimization of care using AI.
  • Education : Automation of administrative tasks to allow teachers to concentrate on teaching.
  • Infrastructure : Road monitoring via AI-equipped cameras to quickly repair damage.

According to the IMF, the adoption of AI could increase UK productivity by 1.5 points per year, generating up to £47 billion per year over a decade.