Experts warn AI will not resolve UK councils' cash crisis
Officials and analysts reject AI as a solution to local government funding shortfalls.
What to know
- Experts have rejected AI as a credible solution to UK local government budget shortfalls.
- The warning reflects skepticism about hype surrounding AI's ability to address structural fiscal problems.
AI is oversold and risky; Britain should avoid it except in proven sectors like biotech and software.
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“AI is the new golden calf, and American finance are using it as a vehicle for a massive wealth transfer as the rest of the global economy declines.”
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AI is the new golden calf, and American finance are using it as a vehicle for a massive wealth transfer as the rest of the global economy declines. Britain is better off without it apart from in industries where it is proven effective (BioTech, software, etc.) because otherwise we risk a massive crash when we're the rubes left holding the bag.
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# BBC # News # Politics AI will not solve council cash crisis, say experts