Starmer to unveil artificial intelligence plan to help jobseekers find work

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Sir Keir Starmer plans to unveil new AI tools aimed at supporting jobseekers in finding employment, with a particular focus on ensuring the benefits of technology benefit everyone, including disadvantaged communities.
A new AI assistant, including a “CV builder” feature, will be trialled online for three months to simulate a “jobcentre in your pocket,” offering 24/7 career guidance.
The Prime Minister is set to make a speech emphasizing government plans to ensure technology prepares the workforce for a changing employment market and benefits all citizens, not just the privileged few.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announced measures to provide tech training for 400,000 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and an AI “bootcamp scheme” to help unemployed individuals.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle announced government plans to take more significant stakes in fast-growing UK firms to prevent “brain drain” and support British innovation scaling successfully.

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