OpenAI and the United Kingdom have entered into a strategic partnership to “expand AI security research collaborations, explore investing in UK AI infrastructure like data centres, and find new ways for taxpayer funded services like security and education to make best use of the latest tech,” the UK government announced.
The partnership will consider where it may deploy AI through “justice, defence and security, and education.”
According to the partnership’s memorandum of understanding, the UK and OpenAI will “collaborate to identify opportunities for how advanced AI models can be deployed throughout government and the private sector, to help civil servants work more efficiently, and to support small businesses and citizens to navigate public services more effectively,” an effort that will involve cross-departmental initiatives.
“AI is a core technology for nation building that will transform economies and deliver growth,” said OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman. “Britain has a strong legacy of scientific leadership and its Government was one of the first to recognize the potential of AI through its AI Opportunities Action Plan. Now, it’s time to deliver on the plan’s goals by turning ambition to action and delivering prosperity for all.”
UK Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, said in a statement that AI will be “fundamental in driving the change we need to see across the country—whether that’s in fixing the NHS, breaking down barriers to opportunity or driving economic growth. That’s why we need to make sure Britain is front and centre when it comes to developing and deploying AI, so we can make sure it works for us.”
