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<p>The UK economy has key strengths that will enable businesses to adopt industrial
digitalisation technologies, such as a world-leading research and innovation system,
pioneering firms in manufacturing servitisation, and the strongest artificial intelligence
and machine learning market in Europe. Through a modern industrial strategy the Government
is seeking to build upon these strengths. For example, the Digital Strategy outlines
ways to make Britain the best place to start and grow a digital business, trial new
technology, or undertake advanced research. We are also taking action to improve digital
capability skills.</p><p>However, we also recognise the challenges businesses face.
BEIS is currently considering the independent government commissioned review led by
Professor Dame Wendy Hall, and Jerome Pesenti <em>“Growing the Artificial Intelligence
Industry in the UK”</em> and has announced £68 million for ground breaking research
and development in robotics and artificial intelligence. We are also in the early
stages of reviewing the recently published, industry-led ‘Made Smarter’ report, which
considers barriers to adoption of digital technologies including machine learning
and Internet of Things. We will continue to work with business to overcome barriers
and realise the opportunities of the fourth Industrial Revolution.</p>
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