UK Officials Said AI Would Add £400 Billion to the Economy. That Figure Mainly Came From Google
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wired
November 4, 2026 · 05:49
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The AI minister now concedes the estimated figure is less than a third of that. Researchers blame the country’s slow rate of adoption
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Wired is a bimonthly American magazine that examines the impact of emerging technologies on culture, the economy, and politics. It is published in both print and online editions by Condé Nast. The magazine has been in publication since its launch in January 1993. Its editorial office is based in San Francisco, California, with its business headquarters located in New York City.
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