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OpenAI signs deal with UK to find government uses for its models

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There's a "wall of fear-mongering and doomerism" in the AI world right now.

"Worrying about AI today is like worrying about overpopulation on Mars."

Concerns that AI could pose a threat to humanity is "preposterously ridiculous."

Claiming AI poses an existential threat is "such an extreme" and risks "wip[ing] out some of its potential benefits."

"I'm more concerned about... the risks that are here and now [than the existential threat of AI]."

Current AI is "not anywhere close" to posing an existential threat but it could in the future.

AI is the "biggest existential threat" to humanity.

AGI's worst-case scenario would be "lights-out for all of us."

Powerful AI systems "taking control" pose an "existential threat."

AI has a "10 to 25 per cent" chance of destroying humanity.

"The most likely result of building a superhumanly smart AI... is that literally everyone on Earth will die."

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"[T]here will be far greater jobs" thanks to AI and "the jobs of today will get better."

AI will probably "take over a lot of jobs," but could also "create new kinds of jobs"

"[W]e might witness the creation of a massive new unworking class."

AI "is not going to put a lot of people out of work permanently" but work will change.

AI might take away more than just "drudge work."

"AI software will be in direct competition with a lot of people for jobs."

"Automation and AI will take away pretty much all of our jobs."

Eventually, "AI will be able to do everything" and jobs will exist only for "personal satisfaction."

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OpenAI and the U.K. government signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday aimed at increasing public and private sector AI adoption, with Technology Secretary Peter Kyle and CEO Sam Altman formalizing the non-binding agreement.

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OpenAI and the U.K. government signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday aimed at increasing public and private sector AI adoption, with Technology Secretary Peter Kyle and CEO Sam Altman formalizing the non-binding agreement.

The partnership will explore deploying advanced AI models throughout government departments including justice, defense, security and education technology, while OpenAI commits to expanding its London office.

The partnership will explore deploying advanced AI models throughout government departments including justice, defense, security and education technology, while OpenAI commits to expanding its London office.

The agreement includes expanding technical information sharing between OpenAI and the U.K.'s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/uk-shifts-focus-to-ai-security-with-institute-rebrand">AI Security Institute</a> to deepen government knowledge of AI capabilities and security risks, building on existing safety research collaborations and model evaluation partnerships.

The agreement includes expanding technical information sharing between OpenAI and the U.K.'s AI Security Institute to deepen government knowledge of AI capabilities and security risks, building on existing safety research collaborations and model evaluation partnerships.

OpenAI will also "explore potential routes" to help achieve infrastructure priorities and "look to invest" in specific AI Growth Zones from the U.K.'s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which has £2 billion in government funding from 2026-27 to 2029-30.

OpenAI will also "explore potential routes" to help achieve infrastructure priorities and "look to invest" in specific AI Growth Zones from the U.K.'s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which has £2 billion in government funding from 2026-27 to 2029-30.

OpenAI technology already powers U.K. government tools, including "Humphrey" AI assistant for civil servants and "Consult" system that automatically sorts public consultation responses.

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OpenAI technology already powers U.K. government tools, including "Humphrey" AI assistant for civil servants and "Consult" system that automatically sorts public consultation responses.

According to Stanford University's 2025 AI Index Report, the U.K. sat third globally in private AI investment in 2024 at £3.3 billion, behind £6.9 billion in China and £80.7 billion in the U.S. respectively.

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According to Stanford University's 2025 AI Index Report, the U.K. sat third globally in private AI investment in 2024 at £3.3 billion, behind £6.9 billion in China and £80.7 billion in the U.S. respectively.

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The partnership will explore deploying advanced AI models throughout government departments including justice, defense, security and education technology, while OpenAI commits to expanding its London office beyond current 100+ staff and exploring infrastructure investment in AI Growth Zones.</span

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The partnership will explore deploying advanced AI models throughout government departments including justice, defense, security and education technology, while OpenAI commits to expanding its London office beyond current 100+ staff and exploring infrastructure investment in AI Growth Zones.

OpenAI technology already powers multiple UK government tools including 'Humphrey' AI assistant for civil servants and 'Consult' system that automatically sorts public consultation responses, completing tasks that previously took officials weeks in just minutes.</span

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OpenAI technology already powers multiple UK government tools including 'Humphrey' AI assistant for civil servants and 'Consult' system that automatically sorts public consultation responses, completing tasks that previously took officials weeks in just minutes.

The agreement includes expanding technical information sharing between OpenAI and the UK AI Security Institute to deepen government knowledge of AI capabilities and security risks, building on existing safety research collaborations and model evaluation partnerships.</span

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The agreement includes expanding technical information sharing between OpenAI and the UK AI Security Institute to deepen government knowledge of AI capabilities and security risks, building on existing safety research collaborations and model evaluation partnerships.

UK private AI investment reached $4.5 billion last year compared to $109.1 billion in the US and $9.3 billion in China, as the government seeks to position Britain as a leading AI economy through its AI Opportunities Action Plan backed by £2 billion funding.</span

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UK private AI investment reached $4.5 billion last year compared to $109.1 billion in the US and $9.3 billion in China, as the government seeks to position Britain as a leading AI economy through its AI Opportunities Action Plan backed by £2 billion funding.

Digital privacy campaigners criticized the partnership as 'hopelessly vague' and warned about potential commercial exploitation of public data, while supporters argue it could free up skilled public servants to focus on complex situations AI cannot address.</span

Digital privacy campaigners criticized the partnership as 'hopelessly vague' and warned about potential commercial exploitation of public data, while supporters argue it could free up skilled public servants to focus on complex situations AI cannot address.

The deal raises serious concerns about data sovereignty and corporate dependency in public services. Campaigners warn this 'credulous approach to big tech' could leave Britain structurally dependent on private providers while giving OpenAI access to valuable public data for commercial gain. The vague terms risk creating long-term vulnerabilities.

The deal raises serious concerns about data sovereignty and corporate dependency in public services. Campaigners warn this 'credulous approach to big tech' could leave Britain structurally dependent on private providers while giving OpenAI access to valuable public data for commercial gain. The vague terms risk creating long-term vulnerabilities.

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This partnership represents a crucial step toward modernizing public services and securing Britain's position as a global AI leader. By partnering with OpenAI, the U.K. is ensuring citizens experience the same technological advancement in public services as they do elsewhere. This collaboration will create high-skilled jobs while ensuring public efficiency and productivity gains.

This partnership represents a crucial step toward modernizing public services and securing Britain's position as a global AI leader. By partnering with OpenAI, the U.K. is ensuring citizens experience the same technological advancement in public services as they do elsewhere. This collaboration will create high-skilled jobs while ensuring public efficiency and productivity gains.

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This is a reckless gamble with the U.K.'s future. While ministers promise AI transformation, leaked conversations show Cabinet members asking ChatGPT basic questions any civil servant could answer. Meanwhile, AI devastates employment as departments and companies replace workers with bots. Essential public services should not be handed over to U.S. tech giants at the expense of the British people.

This is a reckless gamble with the U.K.'s future. While ministers promise AI transformation, leaked conversations show Cabinet members asking ChatGPT basic questions any civil servant could answer. Meanwhile, AI devastates employment as departments and companies replace workers with bots. Essential public services should not be handed over to U.S. tech giants at the expense of the British people.

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