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AI to reduce train delays, speed up NHS prescriptions and train construction workers gets £32 million boost
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Government unveils AI projects to improve productivity and public services supported by a share of £32 million.
Eleven semiconductor start-ups working on chips that make AI more efficient and create new lifesaving healthcare tech have joined a government-backed support service to help turn their research into business realities.
![ChipStart UK second group of startups selected](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66ab337ace1fd0da7b593136/s465_chipstart_govuk.png)
AI expert to lead Action Plan to ensure UK reaps the benefits of Artificial Intelligence
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UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle has commissioned an Action Plan to identify how AI can drive economic growth.
![AI expert appointed to deliver the AI Opportunities Action Plan](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66a35fa1a3c2a28abb50d79f/s465_ai_action_plan_govuk.png)
Over £100 million boost to quantum hubs to develop life-saving blood tests and resilient security systems
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Five new quantum research hubs backed by over £100 million of government funding will deliver breakthroughs in healthcare, cybersecurity and transport.
![£100 million for five new quantum hubs](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66a3426bab418ab055592d9c/s465_boost_to_quantum_hubs_govuk.png)
Nearly £50 million unlocked for world-leading UK Biobank following new industry backing
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) will provide around £8 million worth of cloud computing storage access to support UK Biobank, the world’s leading biomedical database.
![£16 millions to boost data storage for UK Biobank](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66a1f730ce1fd0da7b592cab/s465_uk-biobank_govuk.png)
DSIT’s Secretary of State delivers his first speech at the Farnborough International Air Show on Monday 22 July 2024.
![Peter Kyle’s speech at the 2024 Farnborough International Air Show](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/669fe154ab418ab055592be2/s465_sos_minister_kyle_govuk.jpg)
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