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850 Are UK AI firms Wasting Time Focusing on Generic Solutions, When They Could be Doing Societal Good?

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Tom Bleach @ The Fintech Times · 04/09/2025 13:30 EDT

Are UK AI firms Wasting Time Focusing on Generic Solutions, When They Could be Doing Societal Good?

Despite the hype surrounding #AI in the UK, 85% of firms are focused on developing 'generic' solutions, instead of solving societal problems, @IPPR reveals in its latest report. We explore how the UK government can change this trajectory.

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