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flag UK faces public distrust in AI, threatening its goal to lead globally despite major investments and training plans.

flag A think tank linked to former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair warns that public scepticism could hinder Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s goal of making the UK a global AI leader. flag Polling shows nearly twice as many Britons see AI as an economic threat (39%) versus an opportunity (20%), with distrust in AI outputs a major barrier. flag Despite a £31 billion U.S. tech deal— including £22 billion from Microsoft for AI infrastructure and a supercomputer—over half of UK adults report no AI use in the past year, especially among older, less affluent, and female populations. flag The think tank urges the government to build trust through transparent safety testing, clear communication of real-world benefits, nationwide AI training, and public access to labs. flag Officials acknowledge the importance of public confidence and highlight plans to train 7.5 million workers by 2030 and launch an AI Assurance Roadmap to ensure responsible adoption, stressing that broad public buy-in is essential for economic growth.

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