Warning UK Ministers Are Putting Interests of Big Tech Ahead of Public on AI The UK government's enthusiasm for artificial intelligence has created a Faustian bargain: trading transparency and accountability for potential efficiency savings.
Over 2,000 contracts have been awarded for AI related projects since 2018, totaling £5 billion in potential spending.
Proponents hail the benefits of this cutting edge technology, but critics warn that the government's adoption is opaque and unaccountable. The lack of effective regulation lies at the heart of these concerns.