UK Government Partners with Anthropic to Enhance Public Services with AI
The UK government has announced a collaboration with AI startup Anthropic to explore the use of its chatbot, Claude, in improving public access to information and services. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, aligns with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ambition to establish the UK as a global leader in artificial intelligence. Backed by tech giants Google and Amazon, Anthropic is among the leading AI firms competing with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Technology Minister Peter Kyle emphasized that the initiative is part of the UK’s broader commitment to fostering AI innovation. He stated that the collaboration would help ensure the benefits of AI are widely distributed among people and businesses. The move is also expected to boost efficiency in public services, streamlining information retrieval and enhancing user experience.
Claude has already been adopted by various governmental institutions, including the European Parliament, where it assists in organizing and accessing archival documents. By integrating the chatbot into public services, the UK aims to leverage AI’s potential to improve governance and accelerate digital transformation.
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