Starmer cosies up to ‘big tech’ in his desperate search for growth

Labour has appointed “big tech” insiders to key advisory positions.

It has signalled it favours a data centre building blitz and suggested it may take a more laissez-faire attitude towards artificial intelligence (AI) High on the agenda are potential changes to copyright rules that would allow US tech giants to “train” their AI algorithms using UK intellectual property.

Labour seems to be borrowing heavily from the Tony Blair Institute ( TBI ) for its AI ethos.

The former Labour prime minister has been unflinchingly optimistic about the prospects of AI for solving all manner of the UK ’s problems.

His think tank has been funded to the tune of hundreds of millions of pounds by big tech, including donations from Larry Ellison .

Government hasn't had to deal with the tension between the stick and the carrot on big tech yet, but it's on the horizon.

AI rules, the Employment Bill and an online safety crackdown all to come, they said.

Government spokesman said: “This Government is working in partnership with business to drive economic growth, boost long-term investment and create high-quality jobs.