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AI Opportunities Action Plan
Independent report led by Matt Clifford, adopted by the government, setting out 50 recommendations to expand AI infrastructure, drive AI adoption across the economy and improve public services.
AI Opportunities Action Plan published with a government responseJan 13, 2025 1 year ago
- Body
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Topics
- AIGov AIData centers
Timeline
Jan 13, 2025 1 year ago
AI Opportunities Action Plan published with a government response
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