London is developing a new city-wide approach to data, digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence, with the aim of making technology adoption across public services more coordinated.

London’s chief digital officer has outlined plans for a shared “city innovation stack” that would help public-sector organisations work with common technology, data and AI infrastructure rather than developing separate systems for individual projects.

The initiative is intended to move digital innovation beyond individual pilot programmes and reduce duplication between organisations. A more coordinated technology framework could allow public bodies to share capabilities and develop services using common infrastructure.

The plans come as AI becomes increasingly important to the way public services are designed and delivered. London is seeking to establish an approach that supports experimentation while improving how technology can be deployed across the capital.

The development also reflects wider changes in the UK technology sector, where businesses and public organisations are increasingly examining how AI, data platforms and digital infrastructure can be integrated into existing systems.

London’s proposed innovation framework could become an important part of the capital’s digital strategy as authorities look to scale AI and technology beyond individual projects.