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Free AI training is now available for every adult in the UK 🇬🇧 We're partnering with leading tech companies to upskill 10 million workers by 2030 – the biggest targeted training programme since the Open University. Find the right course for you:

Free AI training is now available for every adult in the UK 🇬🇧 We're partnering with leading tech companies to upskill 10 million workers by 2030 – the biggest targeted training programme since the Open University. Find the right course for you:

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New AI tool aims to slash planning decision times by half to help our push to build 1.5 million homes 🏠 This will help accelerate routine planning applications – now being tested in Barnet Council, Camden Council and Dorset Council UK.

New AI tool aims to slash planning decision times by half to help our push to build 1.5 million homes 🏠 This will help accelerate routine planning applications – now being tested in Barnet Council, Camden Council and Dorset Council UK.

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North Wales will soon be home to the next AI Growth Zone, bringing over 3,400 new jobs to the local area 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 AI Growth Zones are areas that will support large-scale AI projects and data centres – bringing new jobs, skills and investment into local communities.

North Wales will soon be home to the next AI Growth Zone, bringing over 3,400 new jobs to the local area 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 AI Growth Zones are areas that will support large-scale AI projects and data centres – bringing new jobs, skills and investment into local communities.

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In an historic first, tech companies from across the globe have committed to developing AI safely. From OpenAI to Meta, 16 companies have signed up to the fresh ‘Frontier AI Safety Commitments' 👉 #AISeoulSummit

In an historic first, tech companies from across the globe have committed to developing AI safely. From OpenAI to Meta, 16 companies have signed up to the fresh ‘Frontier AI Safety Commitments' 👉 #AISeoulSummit

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Lanarkshire, South Scotland, will be the UK’s next AI Growth Zone, meaning: More local jobs 💼 New skills 🎓 Thousands of opportunities 📈

Lanarkshire, South Scotland, will be the UK’s next AI Growth Zone, meaning: More local jobs 💼 New skills 🎓 Thousands of opportunities 📈

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AI in classrooms has the potential to break down barriers and provide personalised learning experiences 🚀📈 That’s why we’re trialling the use of AI tutoring tools in schools, creating safe UK benchmarks 💻

AI in classrooms has the potential to break down barriers and provide personalised learning experiences 🚀📈 That’s why we’re trialling the use of AI tutoring tools in schools, creating safe UK benchmarks 💻

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Children should be able to spend more time with family, friends and focus on school - not be kept scrolling. We're launching a national conversation on children and social media: the impact it's having, and what more can be done to keep them safe.

Children should be able to spend more time with family, friends and focus on school - not be kept scrolling. We're launching a national conversation on children and social media: the impact it's having, and what more can be done to keep them safe.

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We’re putting data to work to improve lives 📊 Five new projects will test how joining up public sector data can improve services and make life easier.

We’re putting data to work to improve lives 📊 Five new projects will test how joining up public sector data can improve services and make life easier.

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The Global Talent Fund will bring the world’s best scientists to the UK 🌐 Powering breakthroughs, boosting research, and growing our economy as part of the Plan for Change 🔬

The Global Talent Fund will bring the world’s best scientists to the UK 🌐 Powering breakthroughs, boosting research, and growing our economy as part of the Plan for Change 🔬

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We’re investing £20M into Orbex Space’s Prime rocket to become the first UK-manufactured and launched orbital rocket from SaxaVord Spaceport UK🚀 This will help strengthen our position as a major player in the space sector & become a leading small satellite launch provider in Europe.

We’re investing £20M into Orbex Space’s Prime rocket to become the first UK-manufactured and launched orbital rocket from SaxaVord Spaceport UK🚀 This will help strengthen our position as a major player in the space sector & become a leading small satellite launch provider in Europe.

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Do you know someone who uses a telecare alarm? Landline phones are switching to digital, which could stop telecare alarms working. Remind them to call their landline provider for support. More info: Virgin Media O2 News BT

Do you know someone who uses a telecare alarm? Landline phones are switching to digital, which could stop telecare alarms working. Remind them to call their landline provider for support. More info: Virgin Media O2 News BT

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The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund will drive growth across the UK 📈 Regions in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland will receive at least £30m of investment, following similar commitments across seven English regions earlier this year.

The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund will drive growth across the UK 📈 Regions in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland will receive at least £30m of investment, following similar commitments across seven English regions earlier this year.

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“The best thing about being an apprentice is I get to learn while I earn as well." This #NAW2025, we asked apprentices from OxfordshireAdvancedSkills how they're gaining #SkillsForLife in science & tech roles. Apprentices are vital for businesses & driving innovation.

“The best thing about being an apprentice is I get to learn while I earn as well." This #NAW2025, we asked apprentices from OxfordshireAdvancedSkills how they're gaining #SkillsForLife in science & tech roles. Apprentices are vital for businesses & driving innovation.

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Science and technology is the UK’s superpower. 📈It drives our economic growth 🌍It solves societies biggest challenges 👩‍💻It changes the way we live and work If you're looking to invest or scale up your business, discover more:

Science and technology is the UK’s superpower. 📈It drives our economic growth 🌍It solves societies biggest challenges 👩‍💻It changes the way we live and work If you're looking to invest or scale up your business, discover more:

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AI is being used by public sector organisations across the country to save money and improve services. See how Sutton Council are using AI to improve the care system, supporting vulnerable people to live independently, for longer 👇

AI is being used by public sector organisations across the country to save money and improve services. See how Sutton Council are using AI to improve the care system, supporting vulnerable people to live independently, for longer 👇

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We want to power up all regions of Britain with faster broadband ⚡ Our £800m new deal with Openreach will improve connectivity for around 312,000 rural homes across the UK – including Wales. This will grow the economy, enable remote working & attract new businesses.

We want to power up all regions of Britain with faster broadband ⚡ Our £800m new deal with Openreach will improve connectivity for around 312,000 rural homes across the UK – including Wales. This will grow the economy, enable remote working & attract new businesses.

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There are lots of things you can do to save money on your energy bill. On their own they may not sound like much, but they all add up and could save you hundreds of pounds. See them all at

There are lots of things you can do to save money on your energy bill. On their own they may not sound like much, but they all add up and could save you hundreds of pounds. See them all at

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Ordering a pint under 25 can be hard, Searching your wallet to find your ID card; But next year, with new laws ‘cross the land, You can prove your age with the phone in your hand. So it’s Christmas! Raise your glass with a smile! Want to know more? Here’s @PeterKyle. 1/3

Ordering a pint under 25 can be hard, Searching your wallet to find your ID card; But next year, with new laws ‘cross the land, You can prove your age with the phone in your hand. So it’s Christmas! Raise your glass with a smile! Want to know more? Here’s @PeterKyle. 1/3

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Late-night scrolling. Endless autoplay. Algorithms designed to keep you hooked. We're changing that for 16 and 17-year-olds. New protections will mean overnight social media curfews and addictive features will be switched off by default, helping young people get better sleep, focus on what matters and enjoy healthier online habits.

Late-night scrolling. Endless autoplay. Algorithms designed to keep you hooked. We're changing that for 16 and 17-year-olds. New protections will mean overnight social media curfews and addictive features will be switched off by default, helping young people get better sleep, focus on what matters and enjoy healthier online habits.

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Secretary of State Liz Kendall spoke to Sky News on the changes xAI has implemented to its chatbot overnight, and government action to stamp out this form of abuse 🔽 Read the full statement:

Secretary of State Liz Kendall spoke to Sky News on the changes xAI has implemented to its chatbot overnight, and government action to stamp out this form of abuse 🔽 Read the full statement:

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On 1-2 November 2023, governments, AI companies and experts from around the work will meet at @BletchleyPark for crucial talks on the safe and responsible development of AI. AI has the potential to revolutionise the way we live, but we must also minimise its risks.

On 1-2 November 2023, governments, AI companies and experts from around the work will meet at @BletchleyPark for crucial talks on the safe and responsible development of AI. AI has the potential to revolutionise the way we live, but we must also minimise its risks.

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Only 29% of the UK tech workforce are women. We want to change that. That’s why we set up the Women in Tech Taskforce. STEM Babe | Tech | Careers | Salary | Lifestyle headed to No.10 Downing Street to speak with women across the sector about how we deliver the progress that’s needed.

Only 29% of the UK tech workforce are women. We want to change that. That’s why we set up the Women in Tech Taskforce. STEM Babe | Tech | Careers | Salary | Lifestyle headed to No.10 Downing Street to speak with women across the sector about how we deliver the progress that’s needed.

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“We will back the tech and AI talent of the future through our TechFirst scheme — helping 1 million young people get the skills they need, including 400,000 pupils in the most disadvantaged schools.” Tech Secretary Liz Kendall speaking at the world’s first AI Adoption Summit

“We will back the tech and AI talent of the future through our TechFirst scheme — helping 1 million young people get the skills they need, including 400,000 pupils in the most disadvantaged schools.” Tech Secretary Liz Kendall speaking at the world’s first AI Adoption Summit

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Artificial intelligence will be unleashed across the UK under government’s game-changing AI Opportunities Action Plan. Turbocharging economic growth. Creating jobs. Making the UK the number one place for AI firms to invest. Matt Clifford explains how 👇

Artificial intelligence will be unleashed across the UK under government’s game-changing AI Opportunities Action Plan. Turbocharging economic growth. Creating jobs. Making the UK the number one place for AI firms to invest. Matt Clifford explains how 👇

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“No woman or child should live in fear of having their image sexually manipulated by technology” Secretary of State Liz Kendall updates on the government’s response to non-consensual sexual deepfakes on social media 🔽

“No woman or child should live in fear of having their image sexually manipulated by technology” Secretary of State Liz Kendall updates on the government’s response to non-consensual sexual deepfakes on social media 🔽

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We’re putting 3 new government tools in your pocket. 📲GOV.UK App will make services like applying for childcare easier to access 🆔GOV.UK Wallet will give the option to have documents, like your driver's licence, on your phone 💬GOV.UK Chat will help you find guidance faster

We’re putting 3 new government tools in your pocket. 📲GOV.UK App will make services like applying for childcare easier to access 🆔GOV.UK Wallet will give the option to have documents, like your driver's licence, on your phone 💬GOV.UK Chat will help you find guidance faster

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We recently announced the UK will introduce a digital ID 🪪🗸 But did you know lots of other countries already have them? 👀 Dual UK-Estonian citizen Adam tells us how he uses his Digital ID, and why he finds it useful.

We recently announced the UK will introduce a digital ID 🪪🗸 But did you know lots of other countries already have them? 👀 Dual UK-Estonian citizen Adam tells us how he uses his Digital ID, and why he finds it useful.

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🗣️ “…we will close the gap in the law around AI chatbots. We’re really concerned about the impact that those are having on children and young people, but also to make sure that they are not allowed to spread illegal content online.” Liz Kendall speaks to Sky News on government action to make the online world safer for children 🔽

🗣️ “…we will close the gap in the law around AI chatbots. We’re really concerned about the impact that those are having on children and young people, but also to make sure that they are not allowed to spread illegal content online.” Liz Kendall speaks to Sky News on government action to make the online world safer for children 🔽

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We’re backing Quantum with up to £2 billion, aiming for the UK to become the first nation to deploy Quantum computers at scale. From faster drug discovery to a more efficient NHS, Quantum innovation is set to deliver real‑world benefits for people across the country.

We’re backing Quantum with up to £2 billion, aiming for the UK to become the first nation to deploy Quantum computers at scale. From faster drug discovery to a more efficient NHS, Quantum innovation is set to deliver real‑world benefits for people across the country.

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Hello, we're new here 👋 The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will focus on positioning the UK at the forefront of global scientific and technological advancement. Driving stronger growth, better jobs and bold discoveries.

Hello, we're new here 👋 The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will focus on positioning the UK at the forefront of global scientific and technological advancement. Driving stronger growth, better jobs and bold discoveries.

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📣 AI will power national renewal, creating thousands of jobs and delivering a new AI Growth Zone in South Wales. 🔵 Supporting local communities 🔵 Revolutionising the UK's infrastructure 🔵 Improving public services

📣 AI will power national renewal, creating thousands of jobs and delivering a new AI Growth Zone in South Wales. 🔵 Supporting local communities 🔵 Revolutionising the UK's infrastructure 🔵 Improving public services

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An important conversation about the vital work we are doing to protect children online. Watch this video to understand the challenges and Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)’s commitment to keeping children safe.

An important conversation about the vital work we are doing to protect children online. Watch this video to understand the challenges and Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)’s commitment to keeping children safe.

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📣 We're disappointed that footage of a private conversation between Government Office for Science and Rt Hon Michelle Donelan has been made public (sources say elves are responsible), and we've taken the decision to publish the video in question for the benefit of any non-believers...🎅

📣 We're disappointed that footage of a private conversation between Government Office for Science and Rt Hon Michelle Donelan has been made public (sources say elves are responsible), and we've taken the decision to publish the video in question for the benefit of any non-believers...🎅

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. Kanishka Narayan MP reporting live from London Tech Week… From a £260m raise for OQC to Nebius investing £1.7bn in UK AI, the deals are closing fast. Here are some of the highlights 🎬

. Kanishka Narayan MP reporting live from London Tech Week… From a £260m raise for OQC to Nebius investing £1.7bn in UK AI, the deals are closing fast. Here are some of the highlights 🎬

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Our new Secretary of State Liz Kendall Liz Kendall arrived at the department yesterday, here’s what she had to say 👇

Our new Secretary of State Liz Kendall Liz Kendall arrived at the department yesterday, here’s what she had to say 👇

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"If Britain could secure just 5% of the AI chips market, it would bring $50bn in revenue to the UK with tens of thousands of high paid jobs in tech." Liz Kendall launches AI Hardware Plan to back British firms developing the chips and computing power behind AI London Tech Week

"If Britain could secure just 5% of the AI chips market, it would bring $50bn in revenue to the UK with tens of thousands of high paid jobs in tech." Liz Kendall launches AI Hardware Plan to back British firms developing the chips and computing power behind AI London Tech Week

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