Government funds research into VR and AI to tackle drug deaths
The government has awarded ÂŁ12m to UK projects that are researching wearable tech, VR and AI to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes.
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The government has awarded ÂŁ12m to UK projects that are researching wearable tech, VR and AI to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes.
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