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I keep seeing this phase ‘game changing technology’ and the ‘technology that changes everything’. Generally related to quantum something or other, or AI in some way. It got me thinking about technology adoption and what it requires to be successful.  Technology undergoes frequent shifts, driven by evolving innovation cycles . Organizational processes often require adaptation to realise the maximum benefits and value from emerging solutions. McKinsey (2020) observes that approximately 70% of digital transformations fail due to inadequate process re-engineering, indicating the importance of the connection between technical developments and procedural improvements. Many executives focus on implementing modern platforms and or solution without matching alterations to workflows [1], governance models and cultural practices (Brynjolfsson and McAfee, 2014). That said evidence would suggests  that process optimisation, combined with strategic technology upgrades, accelerates return ...

Purpose: This briefing note outlines the UK government’s strategic framework to establish the nation as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), while addressing opportunities, challenges and implementation risks associated with this transformative technology. Key Objectives of the AI Action Plan 1. Expanding AI Infrastructure: Sovereign Compute Capacity: Commitment to increasing capacity by 20x by 2030 to meet the growing demand for computational resources, with the initial focus on facilities in Culham, Oxfordshire (AI Opportunities Action Plan, 2024). AI Growth Zones (AIGZs): Establishing dedicated zones, starting with Culham, to accelerate infrastructure development, attract investment and promote public-private collaboration (AI Opportunities Action Plan, 2024). (Might be worth investing in property round Culham) Supercomputing Facility: Development of a state-of-the-art facility to double the capacity of the national AI Research Resource and support cutting-edge resear...

Briefing Note: Artificial Intelligence in the 2024 Legislative Agenda Purpose: To provide an overview of the legislative measures introduced in the 2024 King's Speech that relate to the development, regulation and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the UK's economic and industrial framework. Background: The 2024 King's Speech outlines the government's legislative priorities, emphasising the role of AI as a critical driver of economic growth, innovation and national competitiveness. The government's approach focuses on maximising AI's potential while ensuring robust safety frameworks and ethical standards are in place. Key Legislation: Employment Rights Bill : Objective : To reform employment practices and improve workers' rights, particularly in the context of new technologies. AI Relevance : The bill includes provisions for regulating the development of powerful AI models, ensuring they ad...