Britain’s AI catch-up race

Overview

As governments and businesses confront their reliance on US tech giants, AI Decoded explores whether Britain can build its own AI future - and how quickly it must act. Now, a sudden decision from Washington is sending shockwaves through the global AI industry, restricting access to some of America's most advanced systems - even for its allies. For UK companies, it raises a stark question: what happens when the technology you depend on is no longer available? Presenter Marc Cieslak is joined by Yang Li of East London startup Cosine, now racing to build a 'sovereign' British alternative as demand surges following the US clampdown. Bloomberg's Katrina Manson also joins to unpack the national security stakes, alongside co-host Stephanie Hare.