<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The UK government, supported by a grant from Meta, is launching a program to accelerate AI adoption by establishing up to 10 AI fellowships through the Alan Turing Institute.</li><li>The AI fellows will work on public sector challenges such as translating documents, streamlining planning applications, and improving emergency responses, focusing on open-source AI models to reduce licensing costs.</li><li>The program aims to enhance government efficiency, national security, and critical infrastructure. Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer highlighted the potential of open-source AI to transform public services.</li><li>This initiative complements existing government efforts to increase AI uptake, including successful projects like 'Caddy,' an AI tool developed with Citizens Advice, and a recent tech support deal with Google.</li></ul>

UK government launches AI fellowship backed by Meta

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