In the United Kingdom they asked to simplify the issuance of visas for AI specialists.

According to the newspaper, Clifford submitted the report to the government last month and it is expected to be published in November. The client was the Minister for Science and Technology, Peter Kyle, who had previously stated that the development of artificial intelligence technologies should be a priority, as this could guarantee 5% economic growth.

According to the Financial Times, the report contains dozens of recommendations on how to make the UK more attractive to companies working in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. In preparing the document, Clifford held meetings and roundtables with industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to gain advice on how to develop UK AI companies and prevent them from migrating abroad.

Experts he interviewed expressed concern about bureaucratic barriers and the high cost of hiring foreign talent, making streamlining the visa process one of Clifford’s key recommendations. He also proposed creating special zones where companies can freely build data centers.

In April, the United States and the United Kingdom signed the first bilateral agreement on the security of the use of artificial intelligence technologies. The agreement provides for joint research and assessment of risks associated with AI. Large companies such as Microsoft, Google DeepMind and OpenAI have already agreed to provide data for analysis by AISI experts.