The new Prime Minister has launched an AI Taskforce to be chaired by Lord Vallance, set to drive the government’s overall strategy on AI.

The remit of the Taskforce will be to transform public services and unlock growth and prosperity across the country, learning lessons from models such as the Vaccines Taskforce which showed that an empowered unit, with clear accountability to the Prime Minister, can drive extraordinary outcomes and deliver real benefits for people across the country.

Reporting to Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo and AI Minister Narayan, the Taskforce will deliver the Prime Minister’s AI agenda.

Lord Vallance, as Chair, will report directly to the Prime Minister.

“AI is rapidly changing our world and we need to make sure it works for everyone. The opportunities are huge if we get it right and I want AI to power a new industrial revolution that drives good growth in every postcode,” Prime Minister Andy Burnham said.

“Lord Vallance is a true public servant with decades of experience, expertise and a track record of delivery. I’m delighted he’ll be chairing the AI Taskforce, putting AI at the centre of all our work to change people’s lives for the better.”

Lord Vallance said: “I’m delighted to be appointed Chair of the AI Taskforce and Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor. This government is sending a signal that’s clearer than ever before about its commitment to realising the opportunities of AI and Science and Technology.

“The potential to transform public services, drive growth and improve people’s lives is immense, and I intend to make sure we deliver on it.”

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The Taskforce will be based with First Secretary of State Louise Haigh in the Office for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet (OPMC).

The OPMC will include the AI Taskforce alongside No.10, No.10 North and core Cabinet Office functions. The Taskforce’s fundamental purpose will be the direction and implementation of the government’s strategy on AI.

The Taskforce will also lead on enabling transformation and AI adoption across the public sector. Responsibility for the existing AI Security Institute will move to the Office for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.