Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

The AI Techlash has arrived. Across many advanced economies, fear now outweighs optimism. Here are four things leaders can do to navigate this challenge successfully.

At the Institute’s Summer reception in London we brought together senior leaders spanning business, politics and technology for an evening of conversation and connection. Comedian @MattForde interviewed Tony Blair on the shifting global landscape, the UK outlook and the opportunities emerging from rapid technological change. Thank you to @Uber for supporting the reception and to all guests for joining us.

Healthcare systems globally face the same problem: the gap between what people need and what we can deliver is widening, and no increase in funding seems able to close it. Recently, we brought together technology leaders, regulators, investors and academics in Washington DC to discuss how governments can adopt AI in healthcare, building on our recent paper, 'The Risk of Standing Still: Governing AI in Health Systems Under Pressure.' Two key themes emerged: 1️⃣ The biggest barrier isn’t the technology itself, but the infrastructure, operational capacity and systems needed to adopt it effectively. Governments should start with the challenges they need to solve, then apply technology accordingly. Solutions work best when they’re designed around the systems they’re meant to support. 2️⃣ Many governments know AI will transform healthcare, but hesitate over when and how to invest. In a rapidly evolving landscape, the challenge isn’t just choosing the right tools, it’s having the judgment, sequencing and institutional capacity to put them to work. Read the full paper: institute.global/insights/publi…

Tony Blair visited Indonesia this week, meeting President Prabowo Subianto and senior government leaders to discuss how technology can help deliver better outcomes for citizens. Discussions focused on digital public infrastructure, AI, healthcare, investment and public-sector reform, reflecting Indonesia’s ambitious digital transformation agenda. TBI is proud to support Indonesia’s efforts to build more effective, citizen-centred public services through technology, and we’re grateful to our partners across government for their collaboration and warm hospitality. We look forward to continuing this work together. [Image 1 credit: President Prabowo Subianto documentation team]

Today’s publication of Sir Stephen Timms’ interim review adds to growing evidence that the current disability benefits system is no longer fit for purpose. From inconsistent assessments to a poor claimant experience, there’s increasing agreement that reform is needed. But what should reform actually look like? TBI expert Ryan Wain (@ryan_wain) explains why the UK needs to pull an emergency handbrake, slowing the flow into long-term benefits while strengthening treatment, recovery and support to help more people into work where possible.

How can governments meet rising public expectations in the Age of AI? In his new article, originally published in The Jakarta Post (@jakpost), Tony Blair argues that technology should be used not just to improve public services, but to fundamentally reimagine how governments deliver for citizens. Read the full article: institute.global/insights/tech-…

Today’s energy price cap increase is another reminder that households are still paying the price for a broken energy system. The cap offers some protection from price spikes, but it doesn’t address the underlying problem: an electricity market that remains too expensive and too exposed to volatile fossil fuel prices. If we want to bring bills down for good, we need long-term reform. TBI expert @ToneLangengen sets out five things the Government can do to overhaul the UK’s energy system and deliver energy that is clean, reliable and affordable 👇

One of the most significant challenges of Britain’s energy system is sky-rocketing energy costs – for families and business. TBI’s Senior Policy Advisor @ToneLangengen spoke with @HoCcommitteesUK about how to spread energy costs out, and the huge opportunities in creating more flexible connections for data centres here in Britain.

Over the past two days, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) held a series of working meetings in Cyprus with experts and advisers of the @BoardOfPeace, the Office of the High Representative for Gaza, and the Tony Blair Institute. The meetings were highly productive and focused on the next stage of our efforts to relieve the suffering of the Palestinian people in #Gaza. We concentrated on what can be done immediately, including initiatives and projects to ease conditions on the ground. We reviewed plans for reconstruction, security, and governance, and we finalised the institutional arrangements that will ensure the transparency and accountability required by international donors. We are committed to the Comprehensive Plan and are prepared to take all the necessary steps, in coordination with the Board of Peace and the Office of the High Representative, in order for NCAG to assume its responsibilities once the right conditions are met. These meetings built on the workshop held in Cairo last week 23-24 June 2026, and together are part of a broader process to ensure we have every tool necessary to serve the Palestinian people of Gaza. Further steps will be set out and announced in due course.

Tony Blair recently visited the Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent. Reflecting on the visit, he said: “The Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan is one of the most remarkable places I have seen anywhere in the world. I have visited many countries and seen countless historical and modern institutions, yet this Center stands apart. It offers a profound understanding of Islamic civilization, its rich heritage, and Uzbekistan’s Three Renaissances. The spirit of this place is built upon harmony, tolerance, peace, and the unifying values of humanity. In this sense, the Center is not simply a museum — it is a platform for dialogue between peoples and cultures. Uzbekistan should be genuinely proud of this achievement.”

What will it take for Europe to remain competitive? Former Italian Prime Minister and TBI Strategic Counsellor, Matteo Renzi, joins Tone Langengen to discuss why Europe needs an energy reset – and why innovation, not ideology, must shape the continent’s future. @matteorenzi @ToneLangengen

Europe’s energy future is about climate, but also about competitiveness, resilience and security. TBI Strategic Counsellor and former Italian Prime Minister, @matteorenzi, shares his reflections from London Climate Action Week and the conversations shaping Europe’s energy. @OctopusEnergy #LCAW #Climate #OctopusETS26

The debate is not about Labour's mission. But how to achieve it in a fast-changing world. observer.co.uk/news/opinion-a…

Britain can become Europe’s Silicon Valley – but only if political leaders are prepared to seize the opportunity and grip technology for economic growth. Read more from TBI's @KeeganMcB 👇 independent.co.uk/voices/britain…