The writer is UK prime minister
Artificial intelligence is the defining opportunity of our generation. It’s not a technology that is coming. It is already here, materially changing lives. It’s preventing illness in our NHS. It’s creating exciting new companies in our economy. It’s pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery in our universities. And it is turbocharging this government’s plan to transform the country.
Take waiting times in the NHS. We will use AI to cut them by filling appointments patients can no longer make and quickly rescheduling. Or take your children’s schooling. We will expand opportunities for teachers to use AI to personalise lessons specifically to your child’s needs. The possibilities are endless. AI can support small businesses with their record-keeping. It can spot potholes more quickly. It can help speed up planning applications to get Britain building again. On and on it goes. In the years ahead, barely any aspect of our society will remain untouched.