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The UK's AI plan aligns with both EU and US. Is that a strength or a weakness?

By Frank Hersey ( August 26, 2025, 11:10 GMT | Comment) -- The recent US AI Action Plan received attention for its dramatic deregulatory stance. The plan from the UK, generally considered third globally for its AI ecosystem, was a quieter affair internationally, but after seven months in place it has had time to make progress. What's emerging is that its focus on domestic economic growth lets the country keep the EU and US happy. But could a lack of AI regulation do more harm than good for UK industry?When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his AI Opportunities Action Plan in January, he claimed it “mainlines AI into the veins of this enterprising nation.” He needed an economic wonder drug, but the focus on growth at the expense of regulation could be undermining that plan. ...

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