The UK government has announced a new initiative to boost "homegrown talent" in artificial intelligence, aiming to train 7.5 million workers in essential AI skills by 2030. This move is part of the government's effort to unlock opportunities for young people in tech and drive economic growth.
With a £187 million investment, the government plans to develop tech abilities, including training for one million secondary school students through the "TechFirst" program. Major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, and NVIDIA have partnered with the government to provide high-quality training materials to workers in businesses across the country.
The training will focus on enabling workers to use and interact with AI systems, such as chatbots and large language models, to boost productivity across various roles. The program will also develop sector-specific training to meet the needs of industries like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.
By harnessing the power of AI, the government aims to drive economic growth and improve public services. The initiative seeks to develop "homegrown talent" in AI, enabling the UK to become an "AI maker" rather than an "AI taker". With the AI sector expected to exceed £800 billion by 2035, growing 30 times faster than the rest of the economy, this initiative could play a crucial role in shaping the UK's future in the tech industry.
