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The Government has been urged to establish a strategy for sovereign artificial intelligence capabilities, with MPs warning that Britain could otherwise lose access to important technology at the discretion of overseas companies or governments. The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee said greater domestic capacity was needed in computing, data, skills and advanced models.
The committee argued that the UK should identify which AI capabilities must be developed or retained nationally rather than relying entirely on international suppliers. It said the issue was linked to economic resilience, national security and the Government’s ability to deliver public services using systems whose availability and operation it could trust.
MPs said international partnerships would remain essential but should be supported by clear national priorities and contingency planning. The report called for stronger co-ordination across Government and a more detailed account of how public investment, procurement and regulation would contribute to long-term technological independence.