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You’ve probably seen that the UK government has announced plans to back nearly 100 AI projects across the country with a £32m funding pot. DrDoctor, AI is in our DNA. It’s encouraging to see funding for organisations with the ability to effect positive change within healthcare. What’s not making headlines is how more investment is needed in operational AI to improve back office productivity, improve the patient flow, and reduce long (and growing) waitlists. For the UK to become an AI superpower, it needs large-scale funding, backed by a strong policy foundation and governmental support. This starts with an overhaul of the system to boost efficiency and improve outcomes for patients. Thanks Jess Jones for listening to my views for your write up on this in City AM today. https://lnkd.in/eSNJRgyn What do you think? #AI #GovernmentFunding #Healthcare #Innovation
Jeevan Bagri
2mo
Great to see funding being released to improve a multitude of AI projects. I really hope this will be reviewed further, as the amount is a far cry from what is needed to really build traction in the UK!
Mark Miller
2mo
This is less money than a single US heath tech company would raise for a single B round.
Ivan Porro
2mo
Grazia Antonacci
EVP Corporate Development, Exscientia
2moI would like to see follow through on AI projects already funded by the govt, like Kheiron Medical. There is plenty of seed capital in UK. We lack growth capital and meaningful clinical engagement.