AI’s economic impact: growth, competition and industrial change
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a major driver of economic growth, with some estimates suggesting it could add more than £550bn to the UK economy by 2035. As investment and adoption accelerate, the technology is increasingly reshaping industries, labour markets and business operations - creating both opportunity and disruption.
Beyond improving efficiency, AI is expected to boost productivity, accelerate innovation and transform products, services and business models across the economy. Yet uncertainty remains over where long-term value will emerge, which sectors will benefit most, and how quickly adoption will translate into competitive and economic advantage.
At the same time, growing competition between the UK, China, the US and the EU is raising wider questions around regulation, sovereignty and control over critical technologies, with direct implications for investment decisions and long-term competitiveness.
This workshop will explore AI’s impact on economic growth, global competition and industrial change, and how businesses and workers are responding as AI adoption accelerates across the economy.
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