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Kanishka Narayan has been appointed as the UK's first cabinet-level AI minister in Andy Burnham's government.

Kanishka Narayan, a Bihar-born member of parliament, has been named the UK's first cabinet-level official dedicated to artificial intelligence under the leadership of Andy Burnham. This role signals the UK government's commitment to regulating and advancing AI technology with oversight at the highest political level. Narayan's appointment highlights increasing political focus on AI governance and sovereignty in the UK.