33. Shaping the Future: Jeremy Hunt on How Britain Can Lead the Next Tech Revolution

In this episode of the UKAI Business of AI Podcast, UKAI CEO Tim Flagg sits down with The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, former Chancellor and Health Secretary, to discuss his new book and explore what truly makes Britain great in a changing world.Drawing on decades at the heart of government, Jeremy shares a thoughtful and optimistic vision for the UK, one grounded in realism rather than rhetoric. From his experiences as Foreign Secretary to his insights on Britain’s role in global security, health, and technology, he explains why the UK still has the power to shape the world, not just be shaped by it.Turning to the future of tech and AI, Jeremy discusses the UK’s growing innovation ecosystem, the lessons from Silicon Valley, and what government must do to help homegrown companies scale, IPO, and lead responsibly in emerging sectors.Featured in this episode: 🎧 Why the UK remains one of the world’s most influential nations 🎧 What makes Britain’s tech ecosystem unique – from life sciences to deep tech 🎧 How the UK can become the next Silicon Valley 🎧 What governments can do to unlock faster growth and innovation 🎧 Why optimism and self-belief matter for national renewal#BusinessOfAI #JeremyHunt #UKAI #TechLeadership #AIInnovation #SiliconValleyUK #FutureOfBritain #DigitalEconomy #ResponsibleAI #UKTechAI is our Business.UKAI is the Trade Association for AI businesses across the UK. Join us, ukai.co