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Policy · 1h ago

UK government tech strategy fragmented as AI gets Cabinet seat

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

The UK government's digital transformation and procurement responsibilities are being split across Whitehall, risking incoherency. AI now has a seat at the Cabinet table, but without centralized tech leadership. This fragmentation could slow down digital projects and increase costs.

Meridian48 take
Giving AI a Cabinet seat is symbolic, but without consolidating tech authority, the UK risks repeating past digital failures.
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