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<p>The Industrial Strategy sets out the Government’s vision to make the UK a global
centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data innovation. We have committed to
improving the UK's system for training in digital skills and lifelong learning, to
ensure that working people have the support they need to benefit from the opportunities
offered by automation towards a higher-wage future. Government is in regular discussion
with business and business representative organisations, including issues affecting
the workforce.</p><p>The AI Sector Deal brings together commitments from Government,
Industry and Academia in a £0.95bn package of support to promote the adoption and
use of AI, supported by up to £110 million government investment, which includes:</p><p>
</p><ul><li>16 New Centres for Doctoral Training at universities across the country,
delivering 1,000 new PhDs over the next 5 years;</li><li>New prestigious AI fellowships
to attract and retain the top AI talent, underpinned by up to £50m of funding agreed
at Autumn Budget; and</li><li>Industry-funding for new AI Masters places.</li></ul><p>
</p><p>Government is investing £406 million in maths, digital and technical education,
and in the 2018 Autumn Budget, my rt. hon. Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer announced
an initial £100 million to start the roll out of the National Retraining Scheme, an
ambitious, far-reaching programme to drive adult learning and retraining.</p>
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