AI Predicts Winners and Losers in UK's Spending Review

The UK government is preparing for a significant spending review, and for the first time, artificial intelligence has been used to analyze the financial data. Sky News partnered with AI to analyze Treasury documents, ministerial statements, and reports from the Institute for Fiscal Studies to predict the winners and losers in the upcoming budget. The AI's analysis suggests that the Ministry of Defence will be a major beneficiary, with a potential budget increase of up to 4.8%. This aligns with statements from government sources indicating a focus on national security. However, the analysis also forecasts cuts for other departments. Education, for instance, could experience reductions of up to 1.7%, raising concerns about the impact on schools and adult education programs. Sam Coates from Sky News comments: "AI isn't always right, it's experimental technology, but it does give us some clues." The review also highlights potential increases for the NHS (up to 3.2%), reflecting the government's commitment to healthcare. The upcoming spending review will confirm these AI-generated projections, providing a crucial insight into the government's financial priorities.