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November 21, 2025

UK recruits leaders from Balderton, DeepMind and Monzo to steer AI strategy

Monzo cofounder Tom Blomfield appointed one of three new AI ambassadors

The UK government has recruited tech leaders from VC firm Balderton, Google DeepMind and Monzo to help steer the country’s AI strategy, as part of a package of measures announced on Friday. 

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Maya Dharampal-Hornby

Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

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