1,000 jobs promised for Liverpool as part of AI "revolution"
The Government has revealed plans to set up 'technology hubs' across the country
The Government's promising to create up to 1,000 jobs in the Liverpool City Region, as part of an AI 'revolution'.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says a deal has been agreed for multinational IT firm Kyndryl to set up a technology hub on Merseyside within the next three years.
In a press release, the Department for Science and Technology said: "it has the potential to speed up planning consultations to get Britain building, help drive down admin for teachers so they can get on with teaching our children, and feed AI through cameras to spot potholes and help improve roads.
Artificial Intelligence is already used in some hospitals, spotting pain levels for people who can't speak and diagnosing breast cancer.
The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said: “Artificial Intelligence will drive incredible change in our country. From teachers personalising lessons, to supporting small businesses with their record-keeping, to speeding up planning applications, it has the potential to transform the lives of working people.
“But the AI industry needs a government that is on their side, one that won’t sit back and let opportunities slip through its fingers.
"And in a world of fierce competition, we cannot stand by. We must move fast and take action to win the global race."
Julian David OBE, CEO of techUK, said: “Through this announcement the Prime Minister has set out how the Government sees AI as central to their plan for change.
"These well thought out initiatives will boost the UK’s AI capabilities with positive effects across our society and economy.
“Now that the Government has set out its Plan, it is time to act, and at pace. To drive new investment, Industry will want to see more detail on how this plan will be actioned within the next six months, particularly as we face growing competition from other countries."