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Artificial Intelligence: Skilled Workers

Asked by Kanishka NarayanLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 3 March 2025UIN 32034

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to support (a) AI development and (b) machine learning skills in the workforce.

Answered by Feryal Clark

Lifelong learning and development are key to ensuring everyone can prosper in an increasingly technology-driven world.

The AI Opportunities Action Plan outlines the steps the UK will take to build a strong, diverse talent pipeline, realising AI benefits across the economy. Once established, Skills England will work with government, the Industrial Skills Council, businesses, training partners, and unions, to assess AI skills needs and map pathways to address them.

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