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The UK government announced the formation of a specialized AI team to develop tools improving transport systems, public safety, and defense, backed by funding from Meta. The initiative, including experts from the Alan Turing Institute, aims to create open-source tools within a year.

The program will utilize Meta's Llama model for diverse data processing, ensuring government ownership of the developed tools. A partnership with Anthropic will pilot an AI assistant for jobseekers, focusing on personalized support. The cohort includes researchers with expertise in various AI fields, supporting the modernization of public services.