The Civil Service has now entered the pre-election period.

This will last until the General Election concludes.

During this time there will be restrictions on communications activity and Government social media accounts will be quieter than usual.

Small and medium-sized enterprises in the professional and business service sectors can apply for 50% off AI skills training, with funding up to £10,000 through the AI Upskilling Fund.

The application window has been extended to the 18 August.

Apply:
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The #AISeoulSummit has concluded – but international co-operation on AI safety is just getting started.

The #AISeoulSummit has come to a close, with commitments by countries and companies across the world to strengthen international cooperation on AI risks.

Now we pass the baton to France, who will host the next summit on AI safety in February 2025.

On y va!

We are sharing a safety update as part of the AI Seoul Summit openai.com/index/openai-s…

Together, we will make sure AI is developed safely, to benefit all.

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AI is advancing rapidly, so we must aim higher and act faster for systemic safety.

My opening remarks at the #AISeoulSummit 👇

We are announcing new grants for research into systemic AI safety.

Initially backed by up to £8.5 million, this program will fund researchers to advance the science underpinning AI safety.

Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

It's day 2 of the #AISeoulSummit 🙌

Today, countries, companies & organisations will discuss strengthening AI safety & reducing negative impacts of AI such as bias & misinformation.

These talks will ensure we can safely harness the benefits of AI to improve lives worldwide ✔️

A historic first day at the #AISeoulSummit

✅ Leading nations issue the Seoul Declaration
✅ 16 companies make fresh commitments to developing AI safely
✅ Awarding £100k to Manchester Prize finalists to continue AI projects for the public good.

Ready for day 2 tomorrow!

Governments, academia, civil society and industry from across the world are coming together at the #AISeoulSummit .

Read the list of participants 👇
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This is a big moment.

Advancements like these prove the UK’s status as a world-leader in AI.

At the first Summit, I was clear we need to act to make AI safer.

This declaration forges a clear way forward.

Working with developers and institutes, we will create frameworks for managing risk, build our understanding of AI, and ensure the benefits of AI are shared worldwide.

10 leading countries and the EU have agreed to:

🌍 create an international network of AI safety institutes
💡 align work on AI research, standards and testing
🌱 work together to make sure AI advances human wellbeing

Read more 👇
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We're rolling out groundbreaking AI to help treat cancer patients.

Backed by £15.5 million in funding, this cutting-edge tech can locate where in the body to direct radiotherapy 2.5 times quicker than doctors alone.

But that's not the only way we’re harnessing AI's potential 🧵

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