Ukraine and UK sign declaration on AI partnership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham have signed a declaration on an artificial intelligence partnership in Kyiv.
Source: Office of the President of Ukraine
Details: Zelenskyy met Burnham in Kyiv during the UK prime minister's first overseas visit since taking office.
The leaders signed the Joint Declaration of Intent between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ukraine on a UK-Ukraine Artificial Intelligence Partnership.
The Office of the President said the agreement is an important step in defence cooperation.
Quote from the President's Office: "The two countries will work together to build next-generation armed forces and accelerate the development and deployment of AI-enabled military capabilities, which, among other things, will strengthen Ukraine's battlefield capabilities."
Background:
- During his visit to Kyiv, Burnham said London had approved a decision to share Storm Shadow production technology with Ukraine.
- The Kremlin said the UK's decision to hand over secret technology for producing long-range Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles to Ukraine is "adding fuel to the flames".
- Burnham responded to the Kremlin spokesperson's comments: "Who started the fire? That's the question, isn't it?"
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