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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November 21, 2025
UK recruits leaders from Balderton, DeepMind and Monzo to steer AI strategy
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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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