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Manchester has been recognized as the UK's most AI-ready city, surpassing Cambridge and Oxford for the first time. This ranking comes from the SAS AI Cities Index 2024, which evaluates cities based on various criteria related to artificial intelligence. The study highlights Manchester's abundance of AI-related jobs, companies, and educational opportunities, making it a hub for AI innovation.
The city's achievements include Manchester United's collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University to enhance team performance through AI analysis. Additionally, Salford, part of Greater Manchester, has shown significant growth in AI readiness, receiving over £100 million in funding from Innovate UK. The findings emphasize the importance of developing tech talent to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly AI-driven economy.
• Manchester leads the UK in AI readiness, surpassing Cambridge and Oxford.
• Manchester United utilizes AI to improve team performance through university collaboration.
The index considers factors like job availability and company presence in the AI sector.
The study noted the rising demand for tools like ChatGPT, reflecting increased interest in generative AI.
Manchester's high number of AI-related job postings contributed to its top ranking in the index.
SAS is responsible for the AI Cities Index, which assesses urban readiness for AI technologies.
Innovate UK has awarded significant funding to businesses in Salford, enhancing the region's AI capabilities.
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