AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up

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The AI Minister, Kanishka Narayan, has been invited to attend cabinet meetings under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has been abolished, with its responsibilities redistributed among other departments. Narayan, who was previously appointed by Sir Keir Starmer, emphasized the importance of AI for the future of Britain. Experts have expressed concerns about the implications of AI on jobs and the need for continued government support in technology.