Government launches new AI Opportunity Forum
The new group seeks to address AI culture and skills of organsiations in the UK, with a particular focus on how they manage governance, awareness, technological risks and the availability of data. The Forum will aim to address these issues by sharing best practice and identifying measures which organisations can adopt to improve their AI readiness.
The Forum will be co-chaired by Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan and the Prime Minister’s Business Adviser Franck Pettigas. A full list of appointees can be found below:
- Clare Barclay, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft UK
- Debbie Weinstein, Managing Director of Google UK and Ireland
- Vishal Marria, Chief Executive Officer of Quantexa
- Rene Haas, Chief Executive Officer of Arm
- Bina Mehta, Chair of KPMG UK
- Jennie Daly, Chief Executive of Taylor Wimpey
- Ken Murphy, Group Chief Executive Officer of Tesco
- C. S. Venkatakrishnan, Group Chief Executive of Barclays
- Greg Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Octopus Energy
- Margherita Della Valle, Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone
- Emma Walmsley, Chief Executive Officer of GSK
- Lucian Grainge CBE, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group
- Steve Hare, Chief Executive Officer of Sage
- Jack Hidary, Chief Executive Officer of SandboxAQ
- Edward Braham, Chair of M&G
- Simon Patterson, Managing Director of Silver Lake
- Laura Cameron, Managing Partner of Pinsent Masons
The Forum’s focus on tackling some of the biggest issues related to AI adoption is welcomed by techUK and we stand ready to support the Forum as they begin to identify potential practical measures that can help companies to leverage the benefits of AI.
The first meeting will take place in February, with further meetings taking place bi-monthly.
You can read more about the Government's announcement here.
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techUK’s Putting AI into Action campaign serves as a one stop shop for showcasing the opportunities and benefits of AI adoption across sectors and markets.
During this campaign, techUK will run a regular drumbeat of activity, including events, reports, and insights, to demonstrate some of the most significant opportunities for AI adoption in 2024, as well as working with key stakeholders to identify and address current barriers to adoption.
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Usman Ikhlaq
Usman Ikhlaq
Usman joined techUK in January 2024 as Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence.
His role is to help techUK members of all sizes and across all sectors to adopt AI at scale. This includes identifying the barriers to adoption, considering solutions and how best to maximise AI's potential.
Prior to joining techUK, Usman worked as a policy, government affairs and public affairs professional in the advertising sector. He has also worked in sales and marketing and FinTech.
Usman is a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science (MSc), BPP Law School (GDL and LLB) and Queen Mary University of London (BA).
When he isn’t working, Usman enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also has a keen interest in running, reading and travelling.
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