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Lord Leong (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 February 2026

Debate

AI Superintelligence

Contribution

First, the noble Lord is absolutely right to highlight this issue. I really welcome his continued engagement on this. Small and medium- sized enterprises are vital to AI-driven growth. The Government are supporting SMEs through a whole series of targeted innovation funding, access to test bids—which is available now—and digital adoption programmes, alongside partnerships with research institutions. By lowering barriers to experimentation, we enable smaller firms to enhance productivity and compete more effectively. This ensures that the economic benefits of AI are shared across the country, fostering a diverse and resilient digital economy throughout the United Kingdom.

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