The Government recognises the importance of compute in enabling the research and innovation that drives growth and increases opportunities for people across the UK. DSIT is working alongside UKRI to develop a long-term plan for the UK’s compute needs that enables us to meet our AI and R&D ambitions and this will be in place ahead of the multiyear spending review in the Spring. DSIT will shortly announce details of how researchers will access the AIRR (AI Research Resource). It will have a bespoke access model that reflects the unique needs of AI research and the Government’s desire for compute to support the Governments missions and priorities. Government response to Committee recommendation 47