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AtkinsRéalis advises on the AI market. Work is funded through the Transforming Cities Fund, the Bus Service Improvement Plan and the Levelling Up Fund (no sums given). New AI work must pass a Digital Design Authority and a Technical Design Authority, with data protection and equality impact assessments; an AI Working Group and a Senior Responsible Officer are planned. 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