46
Accepted
Publish AI Research Resource action plan and undertake National Compute Cluster feasibility study.
Recommendation
The Government, or its successor administration, should publish an action plan and proposed deliverables for both the AI Research Resource and its cluster of supercomputers, and further details of the terms under which researchers and innovative startups will be able to access them. It should also undertake a feasibility study into the establishment of a National Compute Cluster that could be made available to researchers and startups.
Government Response Summary
The government commits to developing a long-term plan for UK compute needs ahead of the Spring spending review and will shortly announce details on how researchers can access the AI Research Resource (AIRR).
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Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
Accepted
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
Source
Report
Third Report - Governance of artificial intelligence (AI)
28 May 2024
HC 38
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.0 yrs
Report published
28 May 2024