OpenAI and the UK Government today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and help deliver on the goals of the UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan and its ambition to deploy AI for shared prosperity.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle MP, signed a Memorandum of Understanding⁠(opens in a new window) (MOU) focused on unlocking the economic and societal benefits of AI. The MOU will include collaboration to explore adoption across both public services and the private sector, infrastructure development and technical information exchange to drive AI-fueled growth in the UK.

OpenAI’s technology has become essential for millions of Brits. The UK is a top three market globally for paid subscribers and API developers and every day, people, developers, institutions, start-ups and leading British enterprises are unlocking economic opportunities with our technology—from Natwest and Virgin Atlantic, to home-grown unicorn Synthesia and renowned institutions such as Oxford University.

UK Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, said, “AI will be fundamental in driving the change we need to see across the country—whether that’s in fixing the NHS, breaking down barriers to opportunity or driving economic growth. That’s why we need to make sure Britain is front and centre when it comes to developing and deploying AI, so we can make sure it works for us.

“This can’t be achieved without companies like OpenAI, who are driving this revolution forward internationally. This partnership will see more of their work taking place in the UK, creating high-paid tech jobs, driving investment in infrastructure, and crucially giving our country agency over how this world-changing technology moves forward.”

Sam Altman said, “AI is a core technology for nation building that will transform economies and deliver growth. Britain has a strong legacy of scientific leadership and its Government was one of the first to recognize the potential of AI through its AI Opportunities Action Plan. Now, it's time to deliver on the plan's goals by turning ambition to action and delivering prosperity for all.”