POLITICO Tech ‘Nothing is off the table’: The U.S.-UK tech talks are underway
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Mar 24, 2025 Peter Kyle, the UK’s secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, discusses the promising yet challenging collaboration between the U.S. and UK on AI and tech. He emphasizes the need for joint efforts amidst geopolitical tensions and echoes concerns over the Trump administration's stance on digital taxes. Kyle navigates the complexities of tech regulation, advocating for a balance between innovation and safety. He highlights the UK's ambitions to attract venture capital and build strong ties with the U.S. tech community.
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AI Opportunities
- Peter Kyle, UK’s Secretary of State, prioritizes exploring AI opportunities.
- He emphasizes the importance of both safety and the feeling of safety to unlock AI's potential.
US-UK Tech Agreement
- The US and UK are negotiating a new tech agreement, with digital service taxes being a key point of discussion.
- Kyle states that "nothing is off the table," but won't negotiate publicly.
Online Safety
- The UK's Online Safety Act prioritizes child safety online.
- Kyle emphasizes shared values with the US on this issue, citing Elon Musk and the First Lady's campaigns.