Minister accused of being too close to big tech after analysis of meetings
Briefly

Peter Kyle, a senior cabinet minister, faces scrutiny for his frequent meetings with major tech companies since Labour assumed power. Data shows he met with representatives from firms like Google and Amazon 28 times in six months, a notable increase over his predecessor. This rising engagement has sparked worries about the implications for online safety and the diminishment of smaller businesses in the tech industry. Critics argue that the government's bias towards big tech is overshadowing the voices of smaller players crucial for sustained economic growth.
Kyle's meetings with big tech companies raise concerns about his close ties to the sector, overshadowing the interests of smaller companies in the AI industry.
UKAI chief executive Tim Flagg expressed that the government’s focus on major tech firms risks sidelining thousands of smaller businesses vital for economic growth.
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