UK Public Sector / AI Partnership

The UK Government has entered into a formal partnership with OpenAI aimed at accelerating the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) across public services, infrastructure, and national growth zones.

What Is The Deal?

Announced on 21 July 2025, the agreement takes the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and OpenAI, the US-based company behind ChatGPT. While not legally binding, the document outlines both sides’ intentions to deepen collaboration in areas including AI infrastructure, public sector deployment, and AI safety research.