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Artificial Intelligence

Asked by Dame Chi OnwurahLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 19 June 2025UIN 59030

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what definition his Department uses for sovereign AI in the AI opportunities action plan.

Answered by Feryal Clark

The Government defines sovereign AI as the UK's ability to access, influence or control the development and deployment of critical capabilities to protect our national interests and unlock economic growth. This encompasses strengthening domestic capacity and capabilities, working in close partnership with the private sector and maintaining positive international collaboration.

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