The growth zone, which the UK Government said is backed with more than £8 billion of private investment, is expected to create a significant number of construction roles alongside around 800 permanent jobs in AI and related technology sectors. (Image: Jane Barlow)She described the establishment of the growth zone as “fantastic news” and a “vote of confidence in Scotland and the people of Lanarkshire”. Liz Kendall during a visit to Data Vita in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, for a major announcement on AI investment in Scotland. “Scotland has everything AI needs, the talent, the green energy, and now the infrastructure. He added: “The Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone marks a meaningful step in moving the UK from AI ambition into AI in production.”Scottish business minister Richard Lochhead said the announcement is a “welcome endorsement of Scotland’s existing strengths and future potential in this transformative sector”.