Policy · 5h ago
UK scraps tech department, elevates AI minister to cabinet
Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet as AI minister but no longer lead a technology department in a government shake-up. The move eliminates the dedicated tech secretary role, consolidating digital policy under other ministries. Critics warn the restructuring could weaken coordinated tech regulation and innovation strategy.
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The restructuring risks fragmenting tech oversight, potentially slowing AI regulation and startup support despite the symbolic cabinet seat.
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