A new partnership with Google DeepMind aims to help turn cutting-edge AI into actual tangible benefits for working people, the UK government said today.

The new alliance could see the delivery of new science breakthroughs, cleaner energy and smarter public services. Part of these plans include Google DeepMind opening its first automated research lab next year, which will be designed to put British innovators at the heart of tech development. Run by a team of researchers, automated labs harness technology and robotics to push forward cutting-edge work.

“Hardworking people will enjoy public services fit for the modern age and a more secure country, while British scientists will have priority access to some of the most advanced AI tools in the world, under a new partnership between the UK and Google DeepMind,” the UK government said in a press release.

“The lab will be built from the ground up to be fully integrated with Gemini. It will focus particularly on developing new cutting-edge superconductor materials which can carry electricity with zero resistance.”

The partnership also marks Google’s latest support of the UK technology sector, with the giant having recently agreed to help the UK government modernise outdated IT, in addition to a £5 billion investment to support the country’s AI infrastructure and research efforts.

According to the UK government, Google DeepMind will work with the government and UK scientific community on cutting-edge AI-enabled research in areas like fusion energy, paving the way for cheaper and greener energy to power homes and businesses.

Google DeepMind will also work closely with the UK’s AI Security Institute on foundational research in key areas to help ensure AI is developed safely and benefits everyone. UK scientists will be given priority access to Google DeepMind’s existing cutting-edge AI models as part of the deal, including AlphaGenome – the tool that uses AI to sequence strands of DNA and spot potential weaknesses which could lead to diseases.

“AI has incredible potential to drive a new era of scientific discovery and improve everyday life,” said Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind. “We’re excited to deepen our collaboration with the UK government and build on the country’s rich heritage of innovation to advance science, strengthen security and deliver tangible improvements for citizens.”

Eager to support the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, Google DeepMind will now ensure AI is directly benefitting people across the country and hopes to improve public services.

“This partnership will make sure we harness developments in AI for public good so that everyone feels the benefits. That means using AI to tackle everyday challenges like cutting energy bills thanks to cheaper, greener energy and making our public services more efficient so that taxpayers’ money is spent on what matters most to people,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

“This is national renewal in action – driving innovation to make our country stronger and fairer for everyone.”

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall added: “Google DeepMind serves as the perfect example of what UK-US tech collaboration can deliver – a firm with roots on both sides of the Atlantic backing British innovators to shape the curve of technological progress.

“Science and technology are at the heart of our mission to drive a new era of national renewal – and partnerships like this will help us go further, faster.”

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