Keir Starmer will unveil “Jobcentre in your pocket” AI tools to get people into work.
In a speech on Monday the Prime Minister will promise to make new tech work for everyone, and not just the privileged few. Mr Starmer will announce a new AI assistant, designed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to provide 24/7 guidance for people seeking work.
This will include help building CVs, and offer advice on finding a job or progressing careers. It comes after grim figures showed more than a million young people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training (Neet) – with experts warning the situation could get worse. Ahead of his speech, made Mr Starmer said: “No-one doubts the huge potential of tech to change lives. But we have to decide who that change is for.
“This Government’s choice is clear: the tech revolution must work for everyone, not just a privileged few. We’re backing British businesses to lead the way, driving growth and investment that turns into more jobs and stronger communities.
“And we’re using tech to bring opportunity to every corner of the country – helping people into work, tackling inequalities, boosting skills and building a fairer future.”
Describing the tools, which will be launched as a three month trial, No10 said in a statement: “These will act as a ‘Jobcentre in your pocket’, providing personalised job and career advice.”