As comes to an end, we’re celebrating what it has meant for the UK tech sector.
From announcements to bring Britain faster connectivity, to funding for AI & quantum technologies, the week has proven that the UK is an innovation nation that's open for business 🌎
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🔔UK announces its renewed #Geospatial Strategy to drive UK economic growth 🔔
Announced at #LondonTechWeek, 's document focuses on geospatial technologies' role in securing the UK’s position as a science superpower...
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Delighted to join Steven Almond , & Steve Heuser of to discuss mitigating AI risks at Global Tech Day. The UK is a leader in AI research & our efforts to drive trustworthy AI will see the first global AI safety summit later this year.
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What do entertainment, conservation and energy security have in common?
Watch our video to find out 
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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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As part of I visited and met with to see first-hand their groundbreaking AI innovations.
DeepChain's ability to unravel new protein structures and DeepPCB's efficient circuit board design software are shining examples of the UK's prowess in #AI
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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? 
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to the upcoming panel discussion on Generative AI at POLITICO’s Global Tech Day to find out!
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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
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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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Yesterday Downing Street marked #LondonTechWeek
The Prime Minister met business leaders driving innovation in their sectors and cementing the UK as one of the best places in the world to start, grow and invest in tech.
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We use location data to navigate to a friend’s house, record how long the morning run takes or watch our takeaway on its way.
Our new strategy will revolutionise the use of location data and technologies across the UK economy.
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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
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Say hello to some of the innovators at 🤖👋
After announcing new funding to develop space-based solar power, meets some of the other movers & shakers in the tech sector who have gathered for the weeklong event ⬇️📹
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What do entertainment, conservation and energy security have in common?
Watch our video to find out 🎥👇
#LTW2023
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From your kitchen to the factory has been a tech expert for 125 years.
To mark their anniversary Chancellor & Secretary of State for Science, Innovation & Tech met Bosch to talk about the next AI opportunities in advanced manufacturing.
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Quantum is set to transform computing, cybersecurity, navigation, SatComms & imaging.
That’s why we’ve set out a £2.5bn 10yr Program to build on UK leadership in quantum science, engineering & technology.
Delighted to announce next £45m:
ℹ️ ukri.org/news/ukri-awar
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A Department for Business and Trade Indo-Pacific delegation was welcomed to London Stock Exchange for an exclusive market close ceremony to celebrate .
Find out more - lseg.group/43Ytwue
#LondonTechWeek #MarketClose #LTW2023
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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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📣 NEW: UK Geospatial Strategy 2030
The new strategy aims to drive greater use of innovative location data and technologies across the UK – supporting delivery of the government’s priority to grow our economy.
Find out more: 👇
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International partnerships will be key to our success in becoming a technology superpower.
It was great to attend the UK-APAC conference today to discuss common interests and opportunity for growth with officials and businesses from across the region #LTW23
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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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The UK is one of few countries with a trillion-dollar tech market and will be leading the way on AI safety.
The Fairness Innovation Challenge announced today will help create innovative solutions to address bias and discrimination in AI.
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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. 👀
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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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We’re investing more than £50 million to develop trustworthy and secure #AI that can help solve major challenges.
Today we are announcing: 👇🧵
#responsibleAI #LTW2023
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The UK could soon become a world powerhouse for the development of #ArtificialIntelligence after £31million was awarded to launch a new consortium led by the University of Southampton🤖
Read more 👇
southampton.ac.uk/news/2023/06/a
#AI #ResponsibleAIUK
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In my speech at today, I discussed how the UK will further develop our world-leading tech ecosystem. Follow below for more details 👇🏻
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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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📣 Join the live stream of 's keynote speech at !
Watch out for exciting announcements about AI, geospatial technology and safe regulation to allow innovative companies to thrive in the UK. #LTW23
Tune in here:
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We will never have an Innovation Economy without an Opportunity Society.
Or vice versa.
A joy to join so many inspired & inspiring BAME Founders Black Founders Fund & join to discuss diversity in entrepreneurship.
#LondonTechWeek
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Meet the UK tech company that’s turning disabilities into superpowers 💪
have created the world’s most affordable multi-grip prosthetic arm which uses special sensors to detect muscle movement.
Watch to discover how the Hero Arm is changing lives 🎥👇
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AI is already transforming our tech industry. I joined a panel with & to discuss the real world impacts of AI on tech from treating mental health to self-driving cars.
#LondonTechWeek
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A warm welcome to Ukrainian digital minister & justice minister Serhii Orlov who I met today during their visit for . Proud to support them and use the UK’s strengths & expertise in AI research and innovation to work together to rebuild the Ukranian sector
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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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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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Yesterday was the first day of 🎉
To kick off this exciting week, 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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Great to speak on a panel with , , Phill Robinson of Boardwave & Lisa Jacobs of on driving sustainability and resilience in a digital-powered economy #LTW2023
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What a remarkable first day here at #LTW!
We explored many topics, including:
🤖 Supporting start ups to foster innovation
📶 The impacts of Web3 in the future
🚀 Want to stay ahead in today's fast-paced business world? Join us tomorrow 👉 londontechweek.com
#LTW2023
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