UK - Ahead Of Election UK Tech Leaders Advocate For AI Growth And Skill Development | Benzinga
Prominent tech leaders in the UK are calling for the upcoming government to prioritize the development of artificial intelligence skills and growth-oriented fiscal measures.
What Happened: The UK is gearing up for its general election on Jul. 4, and the tech industry is making its demands clear. Tech executives and entrepreneurs are urging the two major political parties to focus on economic growth, a regulatory environment conducive to tech innovation, and a long-term vision to solidify the UK’s global position, CNBC reported.
Regardless of the election outcome, the tech community expects the next government to prioritize the interests of high-growth tech businesses. A key demand is to foster innovation in AI and equip citizens with AI-centric skills across generations.
Zahra Bahrololoumi, CEO of Salesforce U.K. and Ireland, emphasized the need for the UK to be prepared for the rapid advancement of AI. “Innovation is heading very quickly towards autonomous AI. We need to have the skills in this country … to be able ...