A preview of the Science Museum in London's new exhibition on robots. Jack Taylor/Getty Images LONDON — The government is putting cutting edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G wireless internet, "smart" energy technology, and robotics at the heart of its new post-Brexit industrial strategy.

Theresa May is set to launch the government's "Modern Industrial Strategy" on Monday at a regional meeting of the cabinet in the North West.

The Prime Minister announced in a release on Sunday evening that the strategy would be focused around ten key strategic pillars, the first of which is: "Investing in science, research, and innovation."

The government says that a £4.7 billion increase in research & development (R&D) funding announced in last year's Autumn Statement is central to the new industrial strategy. This investment will go to areas such as AI, "smart" energy technology, robotics, and 5G wireless, the only specific industries name-checked in the release.

The new policy push appears to be geared around the "Fourth Industrial Revolution," rather than any effort to revive heavy industry such as coal or steel. The "Fourth Industrial Revolution" is a term coined by the World Economic Forum (WEF) last year to describe how a rising tide of automation and robotics will transform the labour market.

Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark says in the release that the new Modern Industrial Strategy will "improve living standards and drive economic growth across the whole country."

Multiple forecasting agencies have predicted that technologies such as robotics and AI are likely to destroy millions of jobs globally in everything from customer service to asset management. WEF estimates that 5 million net jobs could be destroyed by 2020 while Citi and Oxford University estimate that 57% of jobs across the OECD are at risk of automation.

The government appears to be hoping to "future proof" Britain against this rising tide of automation by turning us into a nation of highly skilled technical workers who can help enable the AI and robotics revolution rather than fall victim to it.

As part of the Modern Industrial Strategy, the government is planning to spend £170 million to establish new "Institutes of Technology," which will provide high-skilled technical training tailored to employers' needs and offer people an alternative to university.

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves the BBC's Broadcasting House in London, Britain, January 22, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall Theresa May said in a release announcing the new "Institutes of Technology": "Our modern Industrial Strategy is a critical part of our plan for post-Brexit Britain.

"As we leave the EU it will help us grasp the bigger prize: the chance to build that stronger, fairer Britain that stands tall in the world and is set up to succeed in the long-term. And it is a vital step towards building a country where prosperity is shared and there is genuine opportunity for all."

May said that the Modern Industrial Strategy represents "a new approach to government, not just stepping back but stepping up to a new, active role that backs business and ensures more people in all corners of the country share in the benefits of its success."

May signalled in her speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week that she would take a more interventionist approach to growth and the economy than her predecessors. Part of this new approach includes the proposal for "Sector Deals" as part of the Modern Industrial Strategy. This involves companies proposing specific plans for their own industries that will "address sector-specific challenges and opportunities."

As part of these new "Sector Deals," the government says it is "prepared to offer a range of support, including addressing regulatory barriers to innovation and growth, looking at how we can use trade and investment deals to increase exports, or supporting the creation of new institutions to provide leadership, support innovation or boost skills."

Adam Marshall, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce, said in a statement: "The developing Industrial Strategy represents a crucial first milestone in a renewed partnership between business and government, working together to create the conditions for future growth."

Here are the government's ten strategic pillars for its new industrial strategy in full: