12 big tech companies in the UK are saying they need money from the government to get through the coronavirus crisis, but some critics doubt if they really need it.

Source: BBC News

They are concerned that the current funding programs provided by the UK government do not benefit high-growth tech firms because they do not qualify for any of the benefits.

However, some companies are saying that they are not really asking for government help. They are only showing support for the tech sector.

Who are these companies?

They include:

Babylon, an AI health company that pioneered health consultations over smartphones

Graphcore, an AI chip designer

Improbable, a company that makes makes distributed simulation software for video games and corporate use.

Think:

With limited resources, do you think the government should provide help for big high-tech companies?

Germany and France have launched plans to help start-up tech companies. What about your country?

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