Sunak opens London Tech Week - full speech

Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, speaks at London Tech Week, emphasizing the UK's leadership in technology and innovation. He highlights the government's initiatives to support tech growth, including investment in AI, quantum computing, and public services. Sunak stresses the importance of AI safety and global cooperation, announcing a summit on AI safety. He concludes with a vision for the UK as a global tech leader, drawing parallels to historical innovations.

What is one of the Prime Minister's main priorities for the UK?

• To increase military spending

• To focus solely on traditional industries

• To grow the economy through innovation

• To reduce taxes

Which sector is NOT mentioned as a strength of the UK?

• Fintech

• Cybersecurity

• Automobile manufacturing

• Creative industries

What is the UK government doing to support international talent?

• Offering free housing to all immigrants

• Increasing taxes on foreign workers

• Making the visa system more competitive

• Restricting entry to only EU citizens

What is one of the potential benefits of AI mentioned by the Prime Minister?

• Creating new social media platforms

• Helping the paralyzed to walk

• Building more skyscrapers

• Developing faster internet speeds

Why is global cooperation important for AI, according to the Prime Minister?

• AI is only a local issue

• AI doesn't respect traditional national borders

• AI can be developed independently by each country

• AI respects traditional national borders

What historical figure does the Prime Minister reference in his conclusion?

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Babbage

• Alan Turing

• Ada Lovelace

What is the Prime Minister's vision for the UK's role in AI safety?

• To be a follower in AI safety

• To ignore AI safety concerns

• To lead globally in AI safety regulation

• To focus only on domestic AI applications