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UK's Starmer, Trump to work on economic deal with AI at its core

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Posted on February 27, 2025

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UK's Starmer, Trump to work on economic deal with AI at its core
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that he would work with U.S. President Donald Trump on a new economic deal with advanced technology such as artificial

UK's Starmer and Trump Collaborate on AI-Driven Economic Agreement

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that he would work with U.S. President Donald Trump on a new economic deal with advanced technology such as artificial intelligence at its core.

"Instead of over regulating these new technologies, we're seizing the opportunities that they offer. So we've decided today to go further to begin work on a new economic deal with advanced technology at its core," Starmer told reporters during a joint press conference with Trump at the White House.

Trump said he thought a deal with Britain could be reached quickly.

(Reporting by Elizabeth Piper in Washington, Sachin Ravikumar in London, writing by Sam Tabahriti; editing by William James)

Key Takeaways

  • UK's Starmer and US's Trump to work on AI-driven economic deal.
  • Focus on leveraging advanced technology like AI.
  • Aim to avoid over-regulation of new technologies.
  • Potential for a quick agreement between UK and US.
  • Joint press conference held at the White House.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of the economic deal discussed?
The economic deal will focus on advanced technology, particularly artificial intelligence.
Who are the leaders involved in this economic deal?
The leaders involved are British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump.
What is Trump's outlook on the timing of the deal?
Trump expressed optimism, stating that he believes a deal with Britain could be reached quickly.

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