UK unveils £100 million AI procurement scheme

Monday, August 31, 2026 · 4:15 PM UTC

The UK has unveiled a £100 million Sovereign AI R&D Procurement Scheme focused on domestic AI startups serving public services, the Financial Times reported. The scheme follows growing opposition to government contracts with US software group Palantir.

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