Tech

By creating a dedicated open-source lab, the UK can shape the future of artificial intelligence and become a world leader without trying to own the frontier.

Scotland can modernise its NHS with a national patient app and faster rollout of proven technology, shifting care toward a preventative model.

Making mobile internet accessible to more Malawians has transformed the country’s economy and the delivery of public services.

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan will prioritise self-reliance, industrial upgrading and global influence, reshaping trade and tech competition.

For many low- and middle-income countries, artificial intelligence’s impact depends on focus, execution and leadership, rather than frontier competition.

Middle powers can thrive in AI by leveraging open-source ecosystems to enhance national capabilities and capture value without competing at the frontier.

Unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence in education requires a government action plan, clear standards, training and targeted investment.

AI can enable cleaner, cheaper and more reliable energy systems by automating when and how energy is used, cutting waste and easing strain on the grid.

Blockchain can strengthen trust in public services by providing transparent records, secure transactions and verifiable data.

Embedding artificial intelligence to transform public services can strengthen US leadership abroad and set a global example of effective AI-enabled governance.

Stronger tech diffusion can raise productivity by helping businesses adopt proven tools, skills and innovations at scale.

Lovelace disruptive invention labs would focus on vision-oriented, high-risk projects, accelerating breakthrough innovations and economic growth in the UK.