Source · Select Committees · Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Recommendation 45
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Accepted
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Insufficient details provided on access to dedicated AI Research Resource and supercomputer cluster.
Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s moves to establish a dedicated AI Research Resource and a cluster of supercomputers but are concerned that it has yet to set out further details of how researchers and startups will be able to access the compute they need to maximise the potential benefits of AI across society and the economy.
Government Response Summary
The government is working with UKRI to develop a long-term plan for the UK’s compute needs ahead of the Spring multiyear spending review and will shortly announce details of how researchers will access the AI Research Resource (AIRR) via a bespoke access model.
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Government Response
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HM Government
Accepted
The Government recognises the importance of compute in enabling the research and innovation that drives growth and increases opportunities for people across the UK. DSIT is working alongside UKRI to develop a long-term plan for the UK’s compute needs that enables us to meet our AI and R&D ambitions and this will be in place ahead of the multiyear spending review in the Spring. DSIT will shortly announce details of how researchers will access the AIRR (AI Research Resource). It will have a bespoke access model that reflects the unique needs of AI research and the Government’s desire for compute to support the Governments missions and priorities. Government response to Committee recommendation 47