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AI minister hints at Budget measures as UK weighs tougher tech rules

AI minister Kanishka Narayan has hinted at new measures in next week’s Budget, as the government considers tougher regulation of AI alongside plans to reduce Britain’s dependence on foreign technology. Narayan said ministers must go beyond regulating AI and develop domestic technology to give Britain greater influence over how it is used. Speaking on BBC’s [...]

AI minister hints at Budget measures as UK weighs tougher tech rules

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