The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, announced a new plan for artificial intelligence (AI) to boost growth and living standards and revolutionise public services in a major speech at our UCL East campus today.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle, who met UCL researchers pioneering the use of AI in areas ranging from medical imaging to eye health, as well as addressing fundamental issues in AI applications.
Sir Keir and Mr Kyle were then given a tour of the Marshgate building's Manufacturing Futures Lab - a world-class laboratory focused on the creation of next-generation manufacturing technologies.
Also attending the event was the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, who, along with Sir Keir and Mr Kyle, was welcomed to UCL East by UCL's President & Provost, Dr Michael Spence, Professor Geraint Rees, Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement), Professor Rachel McKendry (London Centre for Nanotechnology and Division of Medicine at UCL) and Pro-Provost of UCL East, Professor Paola Lettieri.
In his speech, the Prime Minister said the Government would take forward all 50 recommendations set out in the AI Opportunities Action Plan authored by technology adviser and Chair of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, Matt Clifford.
Dr Spence said: "We were delighted to welcome the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State and the Mayor of London to our new campus, UCL East, for the launch of the Government's AI action plan.
"AI holds much promise for society and at UCL our researchers have long been using AI to benefit people and planet, for instance helping to reduce carbon emissions, enhance brain imaging, and improve how we diagnose disease.
"We are a global leader in AI research and innovation because we are part of an ecosystem that brings together students and world experts with industry - all supported by government, charitable and philanthropic funding."
