1、Bridging the AI divide.Innovate UK BridgeAI:a year in review.2023-2024.A report produced by Digital Catapult for Innovate UK.Innovate UK BridgeAI drives the adoption of responsible AI in the UK by bridging the gap between innovation and implementation.This report shares industry insights and the int

2、erventions BridgeAI have developed to bridge the gap in the market.Contents.Foreword.Introduction and programme rationale.BridgeAI interventions.Industry perspectives.Next steps.1.Introduction and overview.06.2.The context and rationale for BridgeAI.12.AI market trends.13.The AI policy landscape.17.

3、UK AI innovation programmes and initatives.21.Challenges in adopting AI.23.AI supply and demand imbalance in the UK.39.1.Agriculture and food processing.43.2.Construction.48.3.Creative.53.4.Transport,warehousing,and logistics.57.1.Funding.63.Summary of funding rounds.64.Funded project spotlight.66.2

4、.Upskilling.71.3.Operationalising.74.4.Standards.83.5.Engaging the AI ecosystem.86.1.BridgeAI year two overview.91.2.Get involved.95.04.3 ContentsForewordInnovate UK BridgeAI(BridgeAI)is a national initiative that helps UK organisations and companies to adopt AI.AI is a game-changer for modern indus

5、try,with the potential to revolutionise operations,improve productivity,and drive innovation.The BridgeAI programme aims to help cement the UKs position as a global leader in AI,supporting the adoption and use of safe AI models,and as a trailblazer in leveraging AI to address complex challenges and

6、drive economic growth.BridgeAI is a catalyst for dialogue and action,inspiring policymakers,businesses and individuals to harness the potential of AI and drive innovation in critical sectors of the economy.Together,we are helping UK industry to seize the opportunities that AI presents,as we work tow