The UK government unveiled a $130 million plan to buy artificial‑intelligence technology as part of a broader AI package aimed at strengthening the nation’s life‑science, financial, defence and creative sectors. Labour officials say the initiative will upgrade tech infrastructure, attract investment from U.S. firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic, and signal strong political backing ahead of the upcoming budget. Strategic partnerships with American groups will bring talent and infrastructure to the public sector, while a new sovereign AI fund, chaired by Balderton venture capitalist James Wise, will support startups alongside the British Business Bank. Leia mais →