07
Aug
The UK government has announced a £32 million investment in almost 100 cutting-edge AI projects across the country. However, this comes against the backdrop of a controversial decision by the new Labour government to scrap £1.3 billion in funding originally promised by the Conservatives for tech and AI initiatives. Announced today, the £32 million will bolster 98 projects spanning a diverse range of sectors, utilising AI to boost everything from construction site safety to the efficiency of prescription deliveries. More than 200 businesses and research organisations, from Southampton to Birmingham and Northern Ireland, are set to benefit. Rick McConnell, CEO…