UK PM Keir Starmer pledges AI tools in schools, says technology ‘makes us more human'
UK PM Keir Starmer pledges AI learning tools for schools, calling AI 'hugely transformative' for Britain. Speaking at London Tech Week, he emphasised AI's role in health, defence, and government. Starmer urged all departments to integrate AI into how government functions, aiming to make public services smarter and more efficient. He believes AI can enhance human potential, not replace it saying it 'makes us more human' in how we work and govern.
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