Britain’s AI infrastructure needs an “urgent” overhaul to avoid becoming dependent on foreign countries for resources, according to a new report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI).
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July 29, 2025
UK needs ‘urgent’ AI overhaul to compete, Blair Institute warns
Critical reforms are needed to planning, infrastructure and energy systems to safeguard national and economic security, says think tank
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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