Peter Kyle, the UK’s Technology Secretary, is engaging with US counterparts to explore new opportunities for AI collaboration and investment. His discussions will focus on expanding the long-standing UK-US relationship to leverage emerging technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), which the UK Government has prioritized under its Plan for Change.
Kyle’s visit is set to highlight the UK’s growing AI sector, valued at over £70.9 billion ($92 billion) and projected to surpass £713 billion ($1 trillion) by 2035. He aims to position the UK as an attractive hub for AI investment, specifically targeting AI Growth Zones—designated areas intended to simplify regulations and foster innovation.
“In Britain, we want to turn the relics of economic eras past into AI Growth Zones,” Kyle said, stressing the potential of underutilized spaces to become innovation hotspots. These zones aim to create jobs, foster economic growth, and attract investment from both local and international sources.
US-UK Partnerships in AI will also be a key theme of Kyle’s trip, as he meets with major US tech firms like OpenAI, Anthropic, and NVIDIA. Kyle is particularly keen on encouraging US companies to expand their operations in the UK, with an eye on bolstering collaboration and economic benefits from AI advancements.
In his remarks, Kyle will also emphasize the role AI plays in public services and economic development. AI has already contributed to significant investments in the UK, including a £12 billion ($15.5 billion) investment from Vantage Data Centers and a partnership with Anthropic to apply AI in public services.
The UK’s AI strategy is a focal point of its broader economic relations with the US. In a recent meeting, both nations outlined plans for a new economic agreement that prioritizes advanced technologies, reinforcing the growing synergy between the UK and US in driving global AI innovation.
