DSIT
Government & Politics abbreviation · UK Government
| Stands for | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
DSIT stands for Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, a UK government abbreviation.
UK department created in February 2023 to lead policy on science and research funding, digital infrastructure, telecoms, artificial intelligence and online safety.
Example: DSIT announced funding for a new national supercomputer.
Usage notes
It took over science functions from the former BEIS and digital functions from the culture department. The AI Security Institute, launched in 2023 as the AI Safety Institute, sits within it. It oversees UK Research and Innovation, the main public research funder.
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