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The UK’s ambition to become an AI superpower is bold and rightly so. From Alan Turing’s groundbreaking work in computer science to Tim Berners-Lee’s creation of the World Wide Web, we have a rich legacy of innovation. Today, with more than 3,000 AI companies, world-class research institutions, and a staggering £200m in daily private sector investment, the UK’s AI sector has real momentum. Building on this, the government’s AI opportunities action plan provides a framework to further fuel our goal of leading the AI race. The plan outlines 50 recommendations for how the UK can best shape the future of AI while simultaneously boosting our economy. From infrastructure to talent and data to ethics, the ambitious plan was broadly welcomed by industry, creating a surge of £14bn in new investment in the 24 hours following its release. However, ambition alone isn’t enough. Having a framework is one thing; turning it into results is another. The plan presents big opportunities (investment, leadership, skilling up), ough challenges (...