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The official account for Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North and Secretary of State for Science, Innovation & Technology. Get in touch chloe@chloesmith.org.uk
Norwichchloesmith.org.uk/myplan/Joined October 2011

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No better way to start than experiencing so many incredible UK innovations. What I saw at the Innovation Hub yesterday proves that when you combine tech and talent, anything is possible. Excited to see what the rest of this week has in store!
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Yesterday was the first day of @LDNTechWeek 🎉 To kick off this exciting week, @NorwichChloe took a step into the future as she explored the innovation hubs and saw the tech of tomorrow live in action. Take a look at some of the innovative technology she saw 🎥👇
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The UK's online safety tech sector is rapidly expanding, securing a 25% global market share, employing 3,300 people and driving a 20% boost in earnings. We're also providing £350K to scale safety tech start-ups combating child sexual abuse material.
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With a 25% market share for online safety tech, UK firms are thriving, generating a 20% boost in earnings and 3,300 full-time jobs 🔒 We're investing £350K of funding to scale safety tech start-ups that are tackling child sexual abuse material. More: gov.uk/government/new
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It’s been a busy few weeks at ! We’ve… 👨‍💻 led the conversation on AI at London Tech Week 💷 pledged £1bn for our semiconductor strategy 🩺 invested £650m in life sciences My words in parliament yesterday 🔽
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Speaking at  earlier this week, I announced funding to developing trustworthy and secure AI that can improve our lives, a new geospatial strategy and a pilot programme to accelerate new research ventures. Hear more on the announcement below 🔽 #LTW23
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A new geospatial strategy based on three missions: 1.Embracing enabling technologies to accelerate geospatial innovation. 🌍 2.Driving the greater use of geospatial applications and insights across the economy. 📈 3.Building confidence in the future geospatial ecosystem. 🌐
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An investment of £54m through UKRI for programmes developing trustworthy and secure AI: •£31m for a UK and international research and innovation ecosystem •£13m for projects helping the UK meet its net zero targets. •£10m for Bridge AI studies & Turing Fellowships
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Yesterday and I met with high-growth Indo-Pacific unicorns & futurecorns . I was delighted to witness a strong interest in the UK as a top destination for investment. Our thriving ecosystem & global partnerships make us a go-to hub for innovation🌐 #LTW23
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An image of Chloe Smith, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology with Oliver Dowden, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the London Stock Exchange.
An image of Chloe Smith, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology with Oliver Dowden, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom standing on a balcony with colleagues and representatives at the London Stock Exchange.
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Bringing tech companies together from across the UK, is an important opportunity to open a dialogue with industry, academia and policymakers on the vision gov has to make the UK the best place for responsible, innovative tech to flourish. 🧵6/6
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As part of Government’s plans to regulate AI, the PM launched two new world-leading AI scholarships. They’ll focus on protecting food security & training scientists to use AI in healthcare. Both schemes show how we can use AI to our advantage. 🧵5/6
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We are stepping up our AI capability to make sure the UK leads at home and abroad in the development of this transformative technology ⬇️ twitter.com/theipaper/stat…
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Minister announced new initiatives to improve digital connectivity & internet access across the UK Residents of Papa Stour in the Shetland Islands will have their digital lives transformed with new satellite technologies🛰️ 🧵4/6 #LTW23
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Our world is powered by connectivity 🌐 Today @JWhittingdale announced new plans at @LDNTechWeek to bring faster and more secure connectivity across the UK, improving people’s lives and helping to grow the economy. Find out more about the announcements below!
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This morning, the PM also helped unveil 's new brand. After we stepped in to facilitate purchasing Silicon Valley Bank UK in March, their new innovation division will play an indispensable role in the UK’s tech ecosystem🏦 🧵3/6
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Delighted to unveil our new brand this morning at @LDNtechweek with the support of Prime Minister @RishiSunak. hsbcinnovationbanking.com #HSBC #HSBCInnovationBanking #Innovation #LTW2023
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The Prime Minister kicked things off with an address to attendees, declaring that the UK’s doors are open. It’s “the best place in the world to start, grow and invest in tech businesses.” 👔 🧵2/6 #LTW2023
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To mark the start of #LTW2023 the Prime Minister: ✅ Set out how the UK leads the world in tech ✅ Spoke to @DeepMind about the power of AI ✅ Announced two new fellowships that will enhance our machine learning capabilities and improve AI scientist training
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With the first day of drawing to a close, it’s already clear why the UK is truly the tech capital of Europe. As we welcome industry, academia and policymakers from across the world to the capital, let’s go through what we’ve already announced today🎉 1/6 #LTW2023
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Today I chaired a panel with Chancellor , and Ian Stuart to discuss how to ensure a steady pipeline of investment into the UK's trillion-dollar tech sector  #LTW23
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As part of London Tech Week, the Chancellor took part in a panel chaired by @SciTechgovuk Secretary of State @NorwichChloe #LTW23. They discussed the important work being done between the government and the tech industry to boost innovation and grow the UK economy.
From left to right: Noel Quinn (HSBC Group Chief Executive), Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Erin Platts (HSBC Innovation Banking UK) & Ian Stuart (CEO HSBC UK) standing in a line. Behind them is a white HSBC branded wall.
The Chancellor addressing senior business representatives at a London Tech Week event. He is sat at the head of a U shaped table, and there is a HSBC branded screen behind him.
The Chancellor sat in front of a London Tech Week themed background. He is looking to the side and smiling.
The Chancellor sat alongside DSIT Secretary of State Chloe Smith, SVB UK CEO Erin Platts and HSBC UK CEO Ian Stuart. They are sitting on a stage branded with London Tech Week logos, and there is an audience in front of them.
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By helping disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to fulfil their potential we can deliver on boosting growth, bringing down debt and halving inflation - transforming the lives and prospects of people right across our country.
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London Tech Week is just around the corner! The UK's tech sector continues to flourish and is 1 of only 3 valued at $1 trillion.  I'm committed to championing UK tech & using our pro-innovation regulation to foster a favourable, responsible environment for businesses big & small
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The UK tech industry is open for business 🌟 Valued at $1 trillion, the UK sector is leading the way in responsible innovation across global industries. The government is committed to investing in an environment where tech like AI, semiconductors, quantum & telecoms can flourish.
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We are delighted to be welcoming MP at our Members Park today. We will discuss how to advance the #innovation economy in the East, and how through it the region can attain growth. Speakers include , CEO , and our Chair, James Palmer.
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EVENT | On 09/06, in partnership with our Members @NorwichResearch Park, we are welcoming @NorwichChloe MP to discuss the “#Innovation sector in the area and the opportunities that exist for the Eastern Region. Details 👇 easternpowerhouse.uk/event-details/
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Technology can have a profoundly positive impact on our lives and one of my top priorities is ensuring that tech companies in the UK have the support they need to continue their groundbreaking work. Here are some of the thoughts I shared with business at this week👇
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International collaboration is key to our science and tech superpower ambitions, & working with global partners like the US means we can continue to grow our innovation economy. Read more 👇
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The UK & US have committed in principle to a UK-US data bridge, meaning: 🌎 international operations easier for UK businesses 💪 stronger economic growth 🔍 legal clarity for UK businesses 🏅 strengthened data protection standards Find out more: gov.uk/government/new
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UK & US Commit in principle to a data bridge
Free flow of data would mean a boost to UK-US data enabled trade

- Free and secure flow of data
- Driving down costs for businesses
- Strengthened data protection standards
- Encouraging responsible innovation
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It’s been a productive week in Paris for the Global Forum on Technology. I’ve spoken with international partners and organisations to discuss protecting human rights & democratic values in emerging technologies and the potential of tech to improve lives worldwide.

Secretary of State Chloe Smith giving opening remarks to a delegates at the Plenary session
Secretary of State Chloe Smith chairing a ministerial panel at the Plenary session
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The UK will host the first international forum on AI safety announced by the Prime Minister. This summit will bring together key countries, tech thought leaders and industry innovators to ensure that AI is responsibly manged for a safer future for all
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📢 The UK will host the first global summit on AI safety. Acting as an international nexus, the UK will lead conversation on safe, responsible and regulated AI that could have the power to change lives for the better. Find out more below🔽 gov.uk/government/new
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Delighted that students from Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form in my constituency have made it to the final of the National Reading Champions Quiz! A great initiative from & ! Keeping my fingers crossed and wish you all the best of luck! #NRCQuiz23
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Wonderful to meet leading businesses for talks on AI regulation, safety, & innovation. Our approach: ✔️manages risk & nurtures innovation ✔️keeps AI firms at the cutting-edge ✔️fuels growth by investing in UK AI capabilities
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With the right skills, investment & regulation, our boldest entrepreneurs & innovators are using robotics to make British lives better. I spoke at to highlight how we want to support the founding and scaling of robotics businesses in the UK 🦾 #ICRA23
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The government is looking very carefully at this. Last week I stressed to AI companies the importance of putting guardrails in place so development is safe and secure. But we need to work together. That's why I raised it at the and will do so again when I visit the US.
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We’ve released a statement on the risk of extinction from AI. Signatories include: - Three Turing Award winners - Authors of the standard textbooks on AI/DL/RL - CEOs and Execs from OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Google DeepMind, Anthropic - Many more safe.ai/statement-on-a
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I had the opportunity last week to meet with some of our new non-executive directors and hear the invaluable insights they have into the UK science and tech sectors. I look forward to working with them more in the coming weeks on how we can continue to grow these industries.
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We're best positioned to grow the economy when our industries are represented at the policy making table 🗣️ Hear from new non-executive directors Shonnel Malani, Saul Klein @cape, Alison Wolf & Ron Dennis, whose expertise will help us champion UK science & tech sectors 👇
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I enjoyed seeing first-hand the amazing technology that UK robotics companies are creating to help address some of our most pressing health and societal issues. #ICRA23
Secretary of State Chloe Smith and other attendees looking at a robot at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation
Secretary of State Chloe Smith giving a speech at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation
Secretary of State Chloe Smith speaking to other attendees of the International Conference on Robotics and Automation
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