Liz Kendall urges UK to lead in AI and develop domestic chip design

10 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 28

Kendall highlighted that US firms now control 70% of global AI computing power, up from 60% last year, and announced a new UK state AI investment fund.
She revealed government plans to boost UK influence in AI chip design and manufacturing, warning against reliance on foreign technology and emphasizing the need for AI sovereignty.
Kendall argued that pausing AI development would harm British interests, as recent setbacks include OpenAI halting a UK datacentre project and delays in launching a national supercomputer.

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