Look across any industry and you can see AI being put to work. From Yorkshire Water utilising AI to enhance their data strategies to the Port of Felixstowe leveraging the technology to support a fleet of 100 autonomous trucks. AI degree courses are also popping up across the region, from Bradford to Hull, Leeds to Huddersfield. Some people have even argued that this technology could be the most important invention since electricity.
X/Tesla owner Elon Musk also added some further interesting thoughts on how AI could impact employment more broadly. In terms of outcomes, the announcements of a new AI Safety Institute and AI Research Resource are potentially useful steps towards setting up institutions that will provide firms with clarity on AI’s potential and how they can deploy it. Similarly, the prospect of further summits represents another serious statement of intent as the UK strives to be a global leader in AI.