Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first £500m fund investment
April 18, 2026
•TheGuardian_Technology•Strong impact[key points]
Key points
- •UK technology secretary urges embracing AI despite job and cybersecurity fears.
- •UK government invests in AI companies to boost innovation and competitiveness.
- •AI may automate tasks, leading to job losses, but also create new employment opportunities.
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