UK tech secretary backs driverless cars as Burnham’s team gets cold feet
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The UK’s science and technology secretary Liz Kendall advocates for supporting British AI startups and driverless car technology to maintain national technological sovereignty, highlighting companies like Wayve. There is a potential policy divide with the likely next prime minister Andy Burnham’s team, who express concerns about job losses from driverless vehicle rollouts. Kendall emphasizes government support for workers during transitions and underscores the importance of the UK’s position in
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