AI minister to attend cabinet, as DSIT axed
Kanishka Narayan has been named as the minister for AI in the new UK prime minister's government, in a role in which he will attend cabinet meetings. Narayan, previously a junior AI and online safety ... The new prime minister has undertaken a major cabinet reshuffle.
Key Takeaways
- Artificial Intelligence AI minister to attend cabinet, as DSIT axed The new prime minister has undertaken a major cabinet reshuffle.
John Reynolds 21 July Share Send email Copy link Kanishka Narayan has been named as the minister for AI in the new UK prime minister's government, in a role in which he will attend cabinet meetings.
- Rumours about the possible axing of DSIT led to considerable pushback from the tech community.
Posting on X about his role, Narayan said: "The Prime Minister today asked me to attend cabinet as minister for AI, a sign of his deep commitment to AI's importance.
- Reynolds previously led DBT in 2024 before moving to a different role a year later.
Liz Kendall, who headed up DSIT, has stood down from the role while Peter Kyle, who headed up DBT, has left his role.
- " She added: "If we are to build a modern Britain for a modern age we must do everything we can to support and nurture our world-leading tech sector.
" Lord Patrick Vallance also quit his post as science minister ahead of the cabinet reshuffle.
- What would you like us to deliver to you?
The new prime minister has undertaken a major cabinet reshuffle. Artificial Intelligence AI minister to attend cabinet, as DSIT axed The new prime minister has undertaken a major cabinet reshuffle. John Reynolds 21 July Share Send email Copy link Kanishka Narayan has been named as the minister for AI in the new UK prime minister's government, in a role in which he will attend cabinet meetings.
Narayan, previously a junior AI and online safety minister, said the move to make the AI minister a cabinet-level role indicated the government's "deep commitment to AI's importance". The promotion of the role comes amid a major cabinet reshuffle under new prime minister Andy Burnham. The changes include the department of science, innovation and technology (DSIT) axed as a standalone entity and the departure of high-profile science and tech ministers.
Rumours about the possible axing of DSIT led to considerable pushback from the tech community. Posting on X about his role, Narayan said: "The Prime Minister today asked me to attend cabinet as minister for AI, a sign of his deep commitment to AI's importance. AI is likely the most significant technology in human history, its impact will dwarf other things.
For more details please read the original article at Tech.eu.
Continue Learning
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation