UK Government release new business guidance to boost skills and unlock benefits of AI
06 Dec 2023
The UK government is seeking input from the UK's expert community on a new AI skills framework.
The guidance, published Thursday 30 November, is intended to help employers boost their employees’ understanding of AI so they can use it safely in their day-to-day role, by setting out the key knowledge, skills and behaviours they should have in order to reap the benefits of AI safely - including how to use artificial intelligence tools effectively such as Large Language Models and the safe and secure management of sensitive data.
The government has invested £290 million in AI skills and talent initiatives since 2018, aiming to equip workers with the necessary tools to work effectively alongside AI. The AI Skills for Business Competency Framework builds on existing professional standards and approaches, such as the Essential Digital Skills Framework and the Alliance for Data Science Professionals. The initiative aims to strengthen AI leadership, support workforces, and promote responsible innovation.