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The UK unveils a £100M Sovereign AI R&D Procurement Scheme for domestic
The UK unveils a £100M Sovereign AI R&D Procurement Scheme for domestic AI startups focused on public services, amid growing opposition to Palantir contracts
TL;DRUK government launches £100M AI fund to build homegrown alternatives to foreign vendors like Palantir.
Why it matters: Signals shift toward sovereign tech capabilities and potential reduced reliance on controversial US defense contractors.
Scheme comes in wake of growing opposition to government contracts with US software group Palantir
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