Google DeepMind and the UK government have announced an expanded partnership to accelerate the application of AI across science, education, public services and national security.

The collaboration aims to harness AI innovation to benefit society while supporting the UK’s long-term scientific and technological ambitions.

The partnership will provide UK scientists with priority access to advanced AI models, including AlphaEvolve, AlphaGenome, AI co-scientist and WeatherNext.

These tools support research across multiple disciplines, including coding, genomics, and weather forecasting.

They build on previous breakthroughs such as AlphaFold, which has already been used by nearly 190,000 researchers in the UK.

In 2026, DeepMind will open its first automated science laboratory in the UK, focused on materials science.

The lab will integrate advanced robotics with AI to accelerate the discovery of novel materials that could transform energy, computing and medical technologies.

The collaboration also seeks to enhance education through AI.

In a Northern Ireland pilot, Gemini helped teachers save an average of ten hours per week while supporting improved student outcomes.

Research will continue to explore how AI can complement the national curriculum and support educators.

The UK government will also use AI to modernise public services and strengthen national security.

Tools such as Extract are already streamlining council planning processes, and initiatives with the UK AI Security Institute aim to improve cyber resilience and understand societal impacts of AI.

Through this partnership, Google DeepMind and the UK government hope to advance AI applications for societal benefit, scientific discovery and national security, while establishing a model for responsible innovation worldwide.

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