UK Expands AI and Green Energy Initiatives with Major Funding at G7 Summit
financialexpress.comAt the recent G7 Leaders’ Summit, the UK solidified its role as a global leader by announcing the expansion of its AI for Development programme into Asia. This initiative, initially launched to support safe and responsible AI projects in Africa, will now extend its reach to Asia, marking a significant step in global technological and sustainable development efforts.
Prime Minister’s Vision for AI and Clean Energy
During a key session on Artificial Intelligence and Energy, as well as discussions on Africa and the Mediterranean, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stressed the need to reform the international financial system. This reform aims to unlock the necessary funds to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensure that the voices of the most vulnerable populations are heard in international politics.
Sunak highlighted the importance of supporting countries in their clean energy transitions and leveraging AI to create new opportunities. To back this vision, he announced a substantial multi-year Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding package, potentially exceeding £100 million. This includes high-impact projects in Africa and a £20 million expansion of the AI for Development programme into Asia, building on the £38 million already invested in Africa.
Significant Investments and Global Partnerships
The AI for Development programme, launched at the Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit in November 2023, focuses on funding safe and responsible AI projects globally. This programme is part of a broader UK-Canada partnership, supported by the US, Australia, and other allies, to make advanced AI technology accessible worldwide. It aims to establish new AI labs to train the next generation of
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