tech
January 30, 2026
Could Government AI Training Upskill 10 Million Workers?
The UK Government has launched AI training courses in a bid to upskill 10 million people in the field of AI, as adoption increases in businesses
TL;DR
- UK Government launches AI training courses for 10 million workers.
- Goal is to increase AI adoption in businesses and create high-skilled jobs.
- New online courses are available on the Government's AI skills hub.
- Only 21% of UK workers feel confident using AI at work.
- A University of Birmingham study suggests the AI skills gap could lead to a US$37.17bn loss.
- Job advertisements for 'AI Agent' skills have risen by 1,587%.
- 68% of CEOs plan to increase AI spending in 2026.
- Google is increasing AI investments, appointing Amin Vahdat as Chief Technologist for AI Infrastructure.
- IBM HR leaders anticipate 56% of employees will need upskilling for AI.
- The initiative aims to unlock up to US$192.88bn in annual economic output.