The UK government has announced a £118 million ($143 million) skills package to help ensure the country has “top global expertise” for future AI research and development.
The money will fund 12 Centres for Doctoral Training in AI — backed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a government agency — to train a new generation of researchers in the field of AI, with a course designed to ensure every student is trained in responsible, trustworthy, and safe AI while specializing …