Overview

• The UK government and OpenAI signed a voluntary memorandum of understanding on July 21 to deepen cooperation on AI security research and infrastructure planning.
• OpenAI will assist in delivering the UK’s £1 billion compute boost by exploring data centre investment in designated AI Growth Zones.
• Joint efforts will channel technical insights to the UK AI Security Institute and share information to uphold democratic oversight of advanced models.
• Pilots will test AI applications in government functions ranging from justice, defence and security to education technology and taxpayer services.
• Detailed project plans, funding commitments and timelines are now in development to operationalize the UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan.