Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 59030

Artificial Intelligence

Tabled: 11 June 2025

Answered: 19 June 2025

Question

Dame Chi Onwurah

Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what definition his Department uses for sovereign AI in the AI opportunities action plan.

Answer

Feryal Clark

The Government defines sovereign AI as the UK's ability to access, influence or control the development and deployment of critical capabilities to protect our national interests and unlock economic growth. This encompasses strengthening domestic capacity ...

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