AI could have bigger impact on UK than Industrial Revolution, says Dowden

Deputy PM says technology may aid faster government decisions – but warns of massive hacking risks

Artificial intelligence could have a more significant impact on Britain than the Industrial Revolution, the deputy prime minister has said, but warned it could be used by hackers to access sensitive information from the government.

Oliver Dowden said AI could speed up productivity and perform boring aspects of jobs.

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