It is reported that UK technology secretary, Liz Kendall, has urged the public to embrace AI as the government announced its first investment from a £500m sovereign AI fund, emphasizing the need to “make AI work for Britain” despite concerns about job disruption and cybersecurity risks highlighted by US startup Anthropic’s recent developments. The government revealed an undisclosed stake in London-based Callosum, which enhances the efficiency of computer chips for AI training, and plans to support six UK companies with access to government-funded supercomputers to develop AI models. Kendall acknowledged that while some jobs may be lost due to automation, new employment opportunities could arise, and Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated that supporting national AI champions is crucial for maintaining competitive companies in the UK.
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