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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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🎥 Watch Now Minister for AI discusses nurturing the UK's vibrant sector of businesses, startups and researchers whilst establishing appropriate guardrails against potential risks at Global Tech Day.
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How much should generative AI models be regulated? 🤔🤖 Tune in 👉 to the upcoming panel discussion on Generative AI at POLITICO’s Global Tech Day to find out! 👩‍💻 #POLITICOGlobalTech twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
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Yesterday launched the new Digital & Computing Skills Education Taskforce. DSIT helped develop the Taskforce as part of our work to improve UK digital skills. The Taskforce will ensure young people have the future skills required for AI, computing & cyber security
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We’re one of the leaders in technology - but if we are to harness its potential, our workforce needs to be ready. That’s why today at #LTW2023 I’ve announced:   🖥️ A call to evidence on AI in education 📚 New digital qualifications 💡 A digital and computing taskforce   1/2
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Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan on stage delivering a speech at London Tech Week
Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan on stage delivering a speech at London Tech Week
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Yesterday at , a £45m package of funding to develop quantum technologies through ’s Technology Missions Fund was announced More 👉 ukri.org/news/ukri-awar
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Why - and how - are we @SciTechgovuk @10DowningStreet backing the UK #Quantum sector with long term £2.5bn funding? @LDNTechWeek #LondonTechWeek Because for the last 50yrs the UK has too often won the science🔬prize but dropped the commercial 🏙️ ball. No more……. 🇬🇧🛰️⚡️👇 twitter.com/georgefreemanm…
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We are committed to making the UK the global leader on safe, innovative AI. Today’s £54m announcement will fund work across academia, business, and the public sector to develop trustworthy & secure AI, while also exploring how AI can be safely used to meet net zero targets.
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📣 Announced today at #LTW23! New funding to help develop safe & secure AI, a new Geospatial Strategy & a pilot programme for new collaborative research. The package will help secure the UK’s position as a science & tech superpower, fuel economic growth & create jobs.
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From grassroots music venues to major events like London Fashion Week – our creative Industries sector vision will create a million new jobs adding £50 billion to grow the economy.
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Our Creative Industries Sector Vision is backing British talent and innovation, including support for 📍 regional creative clusters 🎵 music venues and talent 🎮 video games studios 👗 London Fashion Week 🧪 tech research labs
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Work in education? As government looks to balance the potential that AI offers with its risks, it’s vital to engage with educators to understand perspectives and concerns around this new technology. Follow the link below & contribute to our open consultation 👇
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Tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard are already playing a role in education, so it's vital we all understand the benefits and risks of this new technology. We've launched a call for evidence on the role of AI in education. We want to hear from anyone who works in the sector ⬇️
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Our new UK Geospatial Strategy was just announced by at ! Keep an eye out tomorrow when the full strategy will be published. 👀 #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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📣 Announced today at #LTW23! New funding to help develop safe & secure AI, a new Geospatial Strategy & a pilot programme for new collaborative research. The package will help secure the UK’s position as a science & tech superpower, fuel economic growth & create jobs.
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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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