No 10 is advertising for several policy advisers, including one to lead preparations for AI's impact on society and the workforce, amid concerns over the UK's readiness.
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01Summary
- 01Andy Burnham is recruiting advisers for AI, economic growth, cost-of-living, Scotland, work and welfare, and immigration and security.
- 02The AI adviser must have deep expertise and will focus on AI's effects on the workforce, public services, and society.
- 03Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband warned at the Labour conference on 28 September of the daunting dangers of AI.
- 04An adviser on public control over essentials will cover transport, energy, housing, water and the environment, with a focus on cost of living.
- 05Burnham has been frustrated with Whitehall's cautious options, including on Thames Water, and wants more radical choices.
02Why it matters
These hires signal the government's priorities on technology, economic growth, and public services, directly affecting citizens' jobs, living costs, and how AI is regulated.
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