UK Technology Minister Peter Kyle and OpenAI CEO Sam Altmann discussed the idea of making ChatGPT Plus available to the entire UK population at a cost of up to £2 billion. While the proposal has not been taken very seriously, it reflects Britain's ambition to be at the forefront of the global AI race.
The plan comes as part of broader talks between London and OpenAI to strengthen the partnership in the field of artificial intelligence, as Britain signed a memorandum of understanding with the company to use its technology in public services. The move could pave the way for OpenAI's tools to be used in the education, security and health sectors.
Britain is not alone in these talks, as OpenAI is conducting similar negotiations with other countries, including the UAE, which signed an agreement to adopt ChatGPT in vital sectors. These moves highlight OpenAI's strategy to make AI more widely available globally.