Industry leaders are urging the next UK government to prioritize technological innovation and efficiency to drive growth and maintain the country’s competitive edge. Rupal Karia, Country Leader UK&I at Celonis, emphasizes the need for immediate action to address inefficiencies in both private and public sectors, suggesting that leveraging technology for efficiency gains could yield more immediate results.
James Hall, VP & Country Manager, UK&I at Snowflake, predicts a significant focus on AI investment and regulation in the next government. He anticipates the appointment of chief AI officers across government departments to ensure AI aligns with manifesto priorities.
Key points:
* Emphasis on technological innovation and efficiency to drive growth
* Immediate action needed to address inefficiencies in private and public sectors
* Importance of a robust data strategy and AI regulation
* Proposal for an AI fund, synthetic data commercialization, industry-specific regulations, stronger agreements on medical data usage, and a dedicated office to oversee data and AI initiatives