Barnsley receives funding for AI programme as council sees improved efficiency

Barnsley Council has received government funding for the ‘Tech Town’ programme which is enabling the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) across education, health, and the wider economy in Barnsley.

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Tech Town is an 18-month government backed pilot which aims to support Barnsley’s wider mission of an inclusive economic growth strategy to establish Barnsley

Barnsley receives funding for AI programme as council sees improved efficiency

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